1. VCC
  2. Accredited Investor
  3. Application

  1. VCC
  2. Accredited Investor
  3. Application
    "Variable Capital Companies Act 2018" was launched in 2020. The main advantage of VCC is its flexibility, which can be applied to open-end and closed-end funds, and benefits from Singapore tax-free incentives.
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    New Corporate Structure
    Tailored For Investment Funds













    Greater flexibility in issuance and redemption of shares as well as payment of dividends out of capital.

     

     

    Enhanced safeguards by segregation of assets and liabilities in each sub-fund.

     

     

    Can be used for all traditional and alternative strategies, and structured as either open-ended or closed-end fund.

     

     

    VCC is treated as a single entity for tax purposes and also eligible for tax exemption.

     

     

    VCC must be managed by a fund manager regulated by MAS.

     

     

     

    Foreign corporate entities can re-domicile to Singapore as VCCs.

     

     

     

    Greater flexibility in issuance and redemption of shares as well as payment of dividends out of capital.

     

    Enhanced safeguards by segregation of assets and liabilities in each sub-fund.

     

    Can be used for all traditional and alternative strategies,and structured as either open-ended or closed-end fund.

     

    VCC is treated as a single entity for tax purposes and also eligible for tax exemption

     

    VCC must be managed by a fund manager regulated by MAS.

     

    Foreign corporate entities can re-domicile to Singapore as VCCs.

     

    13O/13U


    13O 13U
    Minimum fund size S$ 10M (at application)
    S$ 2OM (within 2 years)
    S$50M (at application)
    Business spending scheme Under S$50M AUM -> S$200K
    S$50Mto S$100M AUM -> S$500K
    Over S$100M AUM -> S$1M
    Under S$100M AUM-> S$500K
    Over S$100M AUM-> S$1M
    Requirement for local investments 10% of AUM
    Or
    S$1OM Whichever is lower

    Singapore Advantages













    Global

    competitiveness

    In IMD's latest "Global Competitiveness Annual Report 2022", Singapore ranks No. 1 in Asia (No. 3 globally). At the same time, according to the "2021 Political Stability Ranking" released by Global Economics, Singapore ranks No. 1 in Asia (No. 3 globally).

    Global Financial

    Center

    According to the ratings of 119 cities around the world in the "GFCI 32" report, Singapore ranks third in the world, second only to New York and London.

    Best Central Bank

    & Regulation

    MAS is Singapore's central bank and financial regulator. In 2019, the International Monetary Fund assessed Singapore's financial sector regulation to be "among the best in the world".

    Finance Industry

    Transformation

    The Financial Services Industry Transformation Blueprint 2025, which includes strengthening the VCC regime and other fund structures to meet broader industry needs.

    Global competitiveness

    In IMD's latest "Global Competitiveness Annual Report 2022", Singapore ranks No. 1 in Asia (No. 3 globally). At the same time, according to the "2021 Political Stability Ranking" released by Global Economics, Singapore ranks No. 1 in Asia (No. 3 globally).

    Global Financial Center

    According to the ratings of 119 cities around the world in the "GFCI 32" report, Singapore ranks third in the world, second only to New York and London

    Best Central Bank & Regulation

    MAS is Singapore's central bank and financial regulator. In 2019, the International Monetary Fund assessed Singapore's financial sector regulation to be "among the best in the world".

    Finance Industry Transformation

    The Financial Services Industry Transformation Blueprint 2025, which includes strengthening the VCC regime and other fund structures to meet broader industry needs.