Fund set up & administration
By letting us handle the heavy lifting, you can concentrate on executing your fund’s strategy.
We’ve been in the fund business for more than 10 years. We understand that setting up a regulated fund with the FSCA comes with its fair share of complexities. Let us navigate and streamline the process for you.
By letting us handle the heavy lifting, you can concentrate on executing your fund’s strategy.
We streamline the administration, allowing you to focus on raising and deploying capital while delivering enhanced returns.
Our comprehensive range of fund administrative services includes fund structuring, setup, licensing, legal agreements, accounting, reporting, dividend payments, drawdowns, compliance, and more. Partnering with an experienced administrator ensures that no critical steps are overlooked.
turnkey
Whether you’re an established fund seeking a new administrator or looking to set up a new fund, our bespoke turnkey approach ensures a seamless experience from day one.
New funds
Looking to set up and administer a new fund?
We work closely with you to understand your investment goals and design a fund structure that aligns with your objectives.
But our support doesn’t stop there. Once your fund is operational, our ongoing expert administration services ensure smooth operation, allowing you to concentrate on the core aspects of your fund.
Set up a small-cap or large-cap private equity fund
There are many challenges involved in selecting the right fund structure, keeping up to date on all compliance and legal requirements, as well as the associated costs of setting up and administering a fund.
Our team works relentlessly with our clients to understand their unique needs, strategy, objectives, fund mandate, and more. We then establish and implement the ideal structure and ensure all the necessary documentation is up-to-date and compliant.
No matter the size of your fund, we specialise in setting up small-cap and large-cap private equity funds.
Set up a Section 12B and 12BA private equity fund - solar energy fund
Navigating the complexities of Section 12B and 12BA of the Income Tax Act requires understanding of this allowance as well as expertise in governance and compliance.
Having walked the road ourselves, with our own Twelve B Green Energy Fund – the first 12B private equity fund, en commandite partnership structure, we’re best positioned to guide you on your 12B journey.
Existing funds
Looking for a fresh approach to administration?
Our turnkey fund administration services provide a seamless transition for existing funds seeking a new administrative partner.
But our support doesn’t stop there. Once your fund is operational, our ongoing expert administration services ensure smooth operation, allowing you to concentrate on the core aspects of your fund.
Do you have an existing Section 12J fund and are looking for a new administrator?
Being the pioneers and industry leaders in the Section 12J universe and being the largest administrator of Section 12J funds in South Africa, we are uniquely positioned to administer your 12J fund.
By entrusting your Section 12J fund’s administration to us, you gain a partner with a proven track record and an unwavering commitment to unlocking value for your investors.
Now that your Section 12J fund has been around for more than 5 years, you may wish to consider how to convert your Section 12J to a regular investment vehicle, getting rid of unnecessary regulation.
Do you have a private equity fund and are you looking for a new administrator?
Our expert team brings decades of hands-on experience in administering highly complex private equity funds.
We understand the ins and outs of these investment vehicles, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with your fund’s objectives.
Our comprehensive services are designed to support your fund’s long-term success.
Fund set up & administration services
Looking for a fresh approach to administration?
Fund Set up
- Conceptualisation and implementation of optimum fund structure
- Setting up appropriate fund structures including en commandite partnerships
- Drafting of all legal agreements
- Drafting of prospectuses and investment memorandums
Fund Administration
- Providing a third-party FSCA-approved Compliance Officer
- Assisting the Fund Manager with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FICA) requirements in respect of all investors into the Fund
- FAIS compliance reviews
- Appointing and assisting a suitable natural representative with fulfilling his/her requirements to become a Key Individual in terms of FAIS in due course
- PI and D&O cover
- Applying for appropriate FAIS license for the Manager, when appropriate
- Assisting the Manager’s natural representative (and up to two others) with fulfilling their requirements to become a Representative in terms of FAIS
- Facilitating the Manager’s appointment as a juristic Representative on a JRP tax certificates
- Valuations of the Fund
- Financial modelling
- Investor onboarding
- Company secretary and auditor liaison
- Quarterly reporting to investors
- Treasury Services
- Managing investor capital commitments and drawdowns
- SARS administration and returns
- SARS registrations
- Accounting and bookkeeping services
- Making disbursements on behalf of the fund
- Preparing IT3b and Section 12BA tax certificates
“It is in our DNA to find innovate solutions to complex and pressing situations. Through this we are able to unlock value for our clients and investors, while also having an impact beyond just traditional returns.”