Economic Substance

Investment Fund - UAE Compliance Framework

Establishing economic substance compliance for a $2B investment fund with complex holding structures.

Client

$2B Investment Fund

Industry

Financial Services

Timeline

5 months

Key Results

$2B
Assets Under Management
100%
Compliance Status
Complete
Risk Mitigation
+40%
Operational Efficiency

Challenge

A large investment fund with $2 billion in assets under management needed to establish economic substance compliance in the UAE while maintaining operational efficiency. The fund's complex holding structure and diverse investment portfolio created unique challenges for meeting the UAE's Economic Substance Regulations.

Solution

We designed a tailored compliance framework that satisfied economic substance requirements while optimizing the fund's operational structure. Our solution included governance enhancements, substance planning, and the implementation of monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulations.

Results

  • Achieved full compliance with UAE Economic Substance Regulations
  • Optimized operational structure while maintaining investment flexibility
  • Implemented comprehensive risk mitigation strategies
  • Established robust governance and monitoring frameworks
  • Created scalable compliance model for future fund launches

Services Provided

Economic Substance PlanningGovernance FrameworkRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management
"GulfTaxes delivered a compliance solution that not only met regulatory requirements but actually improved our operational efficiency. Their understanding of investment fund structures was exceptional."
Fatima Al-Zahra
Managing Partner, Gulf Investment Partners

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