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Gateway to Europe: Setting up an alternative investment fund in Europe
Ready to establish your European presence and unlock new growth opportunities?
As you look to diversify market exposure and benefit from growth opportunities in Europe, we can help you navigate the local regulatory landscape and reduce operational complexities.
Europe remains the world’s most established hub for cross-border fund distribution, offering scale, stability, and reach that few regions can match.
With over €24 trillion in Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (“UCITS”) and alternative investment fund (“AIF”) assets and consistent net inflows, the market provides managers with access to a deep investor base and a proven regulatory framework. Leading domiciles like Ireland, Luxembourg, and Malta combine global recognition with flexible structures, enabling firms to launch strategies that resonate across multiple jurisdictions. For managers seeking growth, Europe isn’t just a destination. It’s a gateway to global capital.
$3.5tn+
Assets serviced
$652bn
Depositary and custody
3,650+
Europe’s talent pool
19
Strategic locations
Navigate complex regulatory and tax frameworks
Establishing your operation in the EU can be a cumbersome, complicated process. By partnering with us, you can benefit from expert guidance across UCITS and AIF regimes, ensuring compliance and smooth entry into Europe.
Depositary selection
Meet regulatory obligations by selecting reliable depositary services. We provide independent cross-jurisdictional depositary services via the European Depositary Bank. Our depositary team is well-versed in a range of strategies and works with our clients to ensure we add value by enabling the investment process.
Reduce operational complexities
Our teams in key domiciles ensure smooth fund setup and daily operations with tailored solutions and best-in-class technology. Our single-source platform covers administration, management company, depositary, and custody all under one roof.
Remove distribution barriers
Accelerate distribution and investor access through our AI-powered technology. We offer a tailored suite of capital raising, advisory, fund distribution, investor relations, and marketing solutions – enabling you to build your networks and identify and efficiently evaluate investment opportunities, no matter where in the world you are based.
Avoid operational risk and delays
Operational inefficiencies, delays, and errors can result in financial losses. By partnering with us, you can run efficient and streamlined operations supported by robust infrastructure that facilitates quick decision-making, automation of manual tasks, and enhanced oversight.
Two proven domiciles: Ireland vs Luxembourg:
Ireland
- Leading UCITS domicile; English-speaking; strong tech ecosystem
- UCITS, AIF, ICAV, QIAIF
- No fund-level tax on income/gains; extensive double-tax treaties
- UCITS: ~6–8 weeks; AIF: ~6–8 weeks
- ~21% of EU UCITS/AIF assets; €5tn net assets (Jun 2025)
Luxembourg
- Expertise in private credit; multilingual workforce; strong regulatory framework
- UCITS, AIF, SICAV, RAIF, ELTIF
- No fund-level tax on UCITS/AIF; broad treaty network
- UCITS: ~8–10 weeks; AIF: ~8–10 weeks
- ~25% of EU UCITS/AIF assets; €7.77tn net assets (Sep 2025)
Your comprehensive guide to accessing European capital as a non-EU fund manager
The European market offers vast financial potential for international asset managers. However, this can often be challenging. Accessing this market requires an in-depth understanding of its regulatory landscape.
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Whether you’re launching UCITS or AIF structures, scaling distribution, or looking to streamline operations across multiple jurisdictions, we offer a comprehensive single-source solution across the fund’s lifecycle, backed by global reach and local expertise. Our experienced teams in Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and other key European jurisdictions, act as an extension of your business to reduce operational burden, accelerate decision-making, and lower risk.