This episode is also available as a blog post: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/required-documents-for-a-fund-in-the-difc

Starting an investment fund not only requires deep understanding what investment strategies, but also of the various structures available and the documents required for these structures.  Broadly speaking, there are two main categories of hedge fund structures in the DIFC – partnerships and investment companies. Let’s take a closer look at the documents required to setup partnerships and investment company-related structures in the DIFC.

For DIFC-investment companies:

1. Private Placement Memorandum.

2. Subscription Agreement (for investors).

3. Investment Management Agreement.

4. Fund Constitution.

For DIFC Partnerships:

1. Private Placement Memorandum.

2. Limited Partnership Agreeement.

3. Subscription Agreement (for investors).

4. Investment Management Agreement.