Fund structuring in Luxembourg, the right vehicle to raise and invest.
Structuring a Luxembourg fund means selecting the vehicle (RAIF, SIF, SICAR, SCSp) and the manager (AIFM) suited to your strategy, then setting up substance, administration and reporting. FSL designs the structure, substance, accounting and compliance; legal opinions and reserved acts are coordinated with our partner lawyers and notaries.
Fund structuring designs a Luxembourg investment vehicle and its management model: choice between RAIF, SIF, SICAR and SCSp, use of an AIFM, legal form, share classes, and the administration and reporting framework.
AIFM framework: law of 12 July 2013. Vehicles: RAIF (law of 23 July 2016), SIF (law of 13 February 2007), SICAR (law of 15 June 2004), SCSp (law of 10 August 1915 as amended). The RAIF is not directly authorised by the CSSF but must be managed by an authorised AIFM.
Key takeaway
- The RAIF launches quickly but requires an authorised AIFM.
- SIF and SICAR are authorised and supervised by the CSSF.
- The choice depends on strategy, investors and timing.
Choosing the fund vehicle
| Criterion | RAIF | SIF | SICAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSSF authorisation of vehicle | No (authorised AIFM required) | Yes | Yes |
| Strategy | All types | Diversified | Risk capital |
| Speed to launch | High | Medium | Medium |
| Investors | Well-informed | Well-informed | Well-informed |
Who this is for
- Managers launching a first fund or a new compartment
- Private equity, private debt and real estate investors
- Family offices structuring a co-investment vehicle
- Promoters seeking a fast-to-deploy vehicle (RAIF)
What we do
- Vehicle selection (RAIF, SIF, SICAR, SCSp) and form
- Articulation with the AIFM / management company
- Share-class and carried-interest structuring
- Substance, central administration and investor reporting
- Fund accounting, NAV calculation and compliance
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