Apply for Fund Management License

• Our professional lawyers and licensing experts at Tetra Consultants will examine your company’s business, investor type, and target markets, which will determine the best suited jurisdiction for you and appropriate regulatory class. 

• Depending on your target markets, this could entail: 
  • US Regulatory Status as RIA or ERA under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 
  • EU Regulatory Structure of AIFMD, MiFID II, or UCITS 
  • Regulation D Private Placement Exemptions 
  • Accredited Investor or QP 
  • This ensures that the fund structure is appropriate with regulatory requirements. 

• As opposed to just company incorporation, Tetra Consultants will help with fund structuring, which includes: 
  • Investment Management Company Incorporation 
  • Structuring of the fund vehicle (LP, SPC, Trust, SICAV, etc.) 
  • General Partner/Management Company formation 
  • Setting up share classes and fee structures 

• This makes the fund legally compliant and efficient. 

• Our legal team at Tetra Consultants will draft critical fund documents such as: 
  • Memorandum of Offering/Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) 
  • Investment Management Agreement 
  • Subscription Agreement 
  • Risk disclosure documents 
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and compliance manuals 

• In addition, where necessary, disclosures related to Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), namely Article 8 and Article 9, will be prepared. 

• Key service providers appointments include: 
  • Fund Administrator 
  • Custodian/Prime Broker 
  • Auditor 
  • Compliance Officer 
  • MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) 
  • Local Directors (if necessary) 

• These requirements are needed to comply with certain conditions as stipulated by the jurisdiction. 

• The need for individual license varies from one jurisdiction to another. For example, if an individual is based in US, he or she must have: 
  • Series 65 
  • Series 7 
  • Series 63 

• Tetra Consultants will help key individuals acquire necessary competencies and experience. 

• The team of lawyers and licensing experts at Tetra Consultants will file the following regulations: 
  • Registration with SEC (RIA / ERA when relevant) 
  • Filing with MAS (in case of jurisdictions in Singapore) 
  • AIFMD / MiFID II / UCITS regulatory filings in Europe 

• Interviews, more disclosures and other queries might be asked by regulators before issuing the license. Tetra Consultants will handle all communication and responses. 

• Where necessary, Tetra Consultants will provide support in terms of: 
  • Setting up a local office 
  • Hiring qualified personnel 
  • Setting up compliance infrastructure 
  • Building an internal control structure 

• This ensures the fund manager meets economic substance and regulatory operational requirements. 

Step 8: Corporate bank account opening 

• Tetra Consultants will proceed to open a corporate bank account with a reputable bank. This bank account will be used to deposit the minimum paid-up capital required to secure the license. 

Step 9: Regulatory compliance post licensing 

• Post-approval, our team of experts from Tetra Consultants, including our accounting and tax team, will help you with: 
  • Regulatory filings 
  • Year-end audits 
  • Duties related to investor relations 
  • ESG report (if applicable) 
  • Tax and accounting compliance 

• Our accounting and tax team will make sure that your fund management business runs successfully. 

How long does it take to obtain a fund management license in 2026? 

Prior to the start of the engagement, Tetra Consultants will send you a project plan with the timelines stipulated for company registration, preparation of documents as well as license application. This is to ensure that all parties are clear on the upcoming project. 

How much does it cost to obtain a fund management license in 2026?

• The total engagement fee for the process of acquiring a license to operate in the area of fund management will depend on the range of services that need to be offered by Tetra Consultants.  

• We offer a broad range of services including fund structuring and establishment, incorporation, regulatory filings, and licensing processes. The total engagement fee usually covers costs such as incorporation costs, licensing costs, costs related to regulatory filings, as well as other costs that may emerge during the whole process. 

• At the outset of the engagement, Tetra Consultants will give you a complete account of the total engagement fee involved in the process of acquiring your license. Our lawyers and licensing experts, together with our accountants and tax experts, will see to it that you know what is involved in the process. 

Find out more!

• Tetra Consultants works as your advisor and trusted partner in your business expansion and Fund Management License. With our own team of lawyers, licensing specialists, compliance team, and accountants, we tell our clients what they need to know, instead of what they want to hear. Most importantly, we are known for being a one-stop solution for our valued clients.   

• Our lawyers and licensing specialists will assist you with communications with the local regulatory authorities and government officials throughout the whole course of the engagement. 

• Contact us to find out more about how to get a fund management license. Our team of experts will revert within the next 24 hours. 

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