Fund Formation

Establishing a fund is a complex process that requires thorough planning, deep regulatory insight, and a strategic approach.

Whether you’re setting up a private equity fund, hedge fund, or venture capital fund, NH Management provides comprehensive fund formation services designed to streamline the process, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.

Our approach is guided by the latest regulatory frameworks set by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)—the region’s leading financial free zones for fund domiciliation. This ensures your fund is structured in full alignment with UAE regulations and international best practices.

NH Management’s experienced team supports you through every stage of the formation process, offering tailored solutions that align with your investment objectives. By partnering with us, you can focus on strategy and growth, while we manage the regulatory and structural complexities of fund setup.

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Strategic Structuring

We help you design a fund structure that aligns with your investment goals and regulatory requirements, ensuring long-term success.

Regulatory Compliance

Our team ensures that your fund adheres to all relevant regulations, reducing the risk of legal issues and fostering investor confidence.

Tailored Documentation

We provide customized investor agreements and documentation that meet both your needs and those of your stakeholders

Streamlined Fund Formation Process

Creating a fund involves navigating a web of regulations and documentation requirements. NH Management offers a streamlined fund formation process that minimizes complexity and ensures a smooth launch. From selecting the appropriate jurisdiction to drafting necessary legal documents, we manage every aspect of the fund formation process, allowing you to concentrate on managing your investments.

Our fund formation services include detailed regulatory compliance checks, ensuring that your fund meets all legal obligations. By leveraging our expertise, you can mitigate risks and ensure your fund is set up correctly from the start.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fund formation is the strategic process of establishing a legally compliant investment vehicle—typically structured as a private equity fund, hedge fund, or venture capital fund—with the objective of pooling capital from investors to pursue specific financial goals. This process involves several key components, including entity selection and structuring, regulatory approvals, investor documentation, tax planning, and governance frameworks.

At NH Management, we view fund formation not simply as a legal procedure, but as the foundation of a fund’s long-term success. Establishing a fund correctly from the outset is vital to ensuring it operates within appropriate legal and regulatory parameters while remaining aligned with its investment strategy, target market, and risk profile.

Effective fund formation provides clarity to all stakeholders, enhances investor confidence, and facilitates operational efficiency. It ensures compliance with local and international financial regulations—such as those governed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) or international financial centers like the DIFC or ADGM—and helps protect the interests of both the fund managers and investors.

In today’s complex financial landscape, proper fund formation is more than a formality—it is a strategic imperative. With NH Management’s expert guidance, clients can navigate this process with confidence, knowing every aspect—from structure to substance—is designed to support long-term growth, scalability, and regulatory integrity.

We assist in forming a variety of funds, including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital funds, and more, tailored to your specific investment strategy.

Our award-winning, team was founded and is led by powerful, motivated, and experienced women. We are somewhat of a unicorn in the industry, as only 9% of financial advisory firms have a female owner.

Each of us have a deeply personal reason why we were drawn to do this work. Our passion and dedication are some of the many reasons why our clients love working with us. We have effective, long-lasting relationships with our clients and a client retention rate of 98%, which is far above the industry average.

The timeline for fund formation varies depending on the complexity of the structure and regulatory requirements. NH Management works efficiently to expedite the process while ensuring all legal and regulatory obligations are met.

Regulatory requirements differ by jurisdiction and fund type. Our team ensures that your fund complies with all applicable regulations, from registration to ongoing reporting.

Yes, we offer ongoing compliance and regulatory support, helping your fund adapt to any changes in the legal environment and ensuring its continued success.



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