Non-U.S.("Offshore") Hedge Funds and Investment Funds

In addition to those listed for U.S. Hedge Funds / Investment Funds, Malik Law Group's services regarding offshore hedge funds / investment funds include:

  • Determining whether an offshore fund or multi-national master-feeder structure could be advantageous for the manager or their prospective investors
  • Consulting with the manager to determine appropriate offshore jurisdictions
  • Drawing upon prior experience with a number of service providers and agents located in key offshore jurisdictions
  • Organizing the fund entities and preparing the relevant organizational and offering documents
  • Making all necessary tax elections with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and devising strategies to ameliorate tax concerns for the manager and their prospective investors
  • Ensuring annual compliance with offshore filing and reporting requirements

In summary, Malik Law Group has the legal, regulatory, and taxation experience and expertise a manager must rely on in navigating the world of offshore investment structures.

Examples of Transactions:

  • Representation of a SEC registered investment adviser ("RIA") and affiliated Cayman Islands investment manager with respect to the organization of a "master feeder" (master fund is domiciled) in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI")) structure whose primary investment strategy focuses on Russian-based securities;
  • Representation of a SEC RIA with respect to the organization of a "master feeder" (master fund is domiciled in the BVI) structure whose primary investment strategy focuses on Greater Chinese based securities;
  • Representation of a Kazakhstani manager with respect to the organization of a British Virgin Islands ("BVI") mutual fund focused on currencies;
  • Representation of a BVI licensed investment manager with respect to the organization of a "master feeder" structure whose primary investment strategy is global macro;
  • Representation of a UK investment manager with a Cayman Islands domiciled master fund with respect to establishing a U.S. feeder and establishment of the proper tax structure;
  • Representation of an Israeli investment manager with a Cayman Islands domiciled master fund with respect to establishing a U.S. feeder and establishment of the proper tax structure.