UCITS IV (Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities Directive) status enables wider distribution of funds throughout the European Union (EU) and some non-EU countries, allowing more investors access to a wider variety of products. Launching and managing a UCITS fund need not be complex, but it can be challenging for businesses which are not used to the requirements of regulated funds and may lack the regulated environment, systems and controls infrastructure a UCITS requires.

We can lead your projects and procure from Laven Legal Services  or other counsels a successful result. We liaise with regulators to ensure that you receive the correct advice as efficiently as possible. We also provide specialist advice on the set up and passporting of investment companies subject to the UCITS Directive.

We can provide our advice  in a variety of ways:

• Full fund formation services including structuring and drafting of documents and agreements;
• Setting up and procuring the authorisation of UCITS funds from regulators;
• Introductions to appropriate service providers;
• Compliance with the new UCITS IV regulations for investment management and advisory companies – including preparation of risk management policy, procedures manual and key investor information documents;
• Applying for appropriate regulatory permissions and compliance for the manager;
• Passporting – special all-in-one multi-jurisdictional services;
• Tax advice and support in developing operational arrangements.

Please click here for our Definitive Guidebook to UCITS IV Funds, providing practical advice on establishing and operating UCITS IV funds.