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ARTICLE · 05 JULY 2023

Variable Capital Company: A Key Structure For Investment In Singapore

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VCCs are flexible and low cost and are a compelling option for both local managers and foreign-based managers domiciling their funds in Singapore.

SingaporeFinance and Banking
Patrick Na
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Singapore's Variable Capital Company (VCC) corporate structure offers considerable advantages for fund managers and their investors. Their advantages are enhanced by generous government financial incentives.

VCCs are flexible and low cost and are a compelling option for both local managers and foreign-based managers domiciling their funds in Singapore.

What is a VCC?

The VCC is a corporate structure designed for managed investment funds. The structure of a VCC is highly flexible and suits a wide range of funds, from closed ended to open ended, and works for a wide range of assets and investment strategies, from traditional to alternative.

It can be used for new funds as well as redomiciled existing funds.

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