1、Tricor Group Investment Funds in the Cayman Islands Guide to Establishment&Operational Management 2023 April 18,2023 2 FOREWORD The Cayman Islands is one of the worlds biggest and most attractive hubs for offshore financial business.Not only does it provide a stable,tax-neutral environment,but also

2、offers a sound legislative and judicial system,confidentiality,a leading banking sector,as well as an extensive network of support for legal,financial,and professional services.Tricor supports international clients in the setting up and administration of fund structures and a variety of other entiti

3、es in Cayman.To ensure compliance with an evolving regulatory landscape,Tricor provides one-stop and integrated solutions to support Cayman funds,including structuring to ensure compliance and to meet statutory filings requirements.This guide provides an introduction to Cayman investment funds,inclu

4、ding key features and structure,the formation of exempted limited partnerships(“ELP”),registration of private funds,compliance requirements,and operational management,such as fund accounting,fund reporting,transfer agency and fund liquidation,as well as the respective requirements and advantages of

5、establishing private closed-end funds in the Cayman Islands,Hong Kong,and Singapore.3 CONTENTS Exempted Limited Partnerships-Key Features&Fund Structure.4 Introduction-ELP as a Fund Vehicle.4 Key Features of ELPs.5 Structure of ELP Funds.5 Formation of an Exempted Limited Partnership.6 Name.6 Regist

6、ered Office.6 Composition of an ELP.7 Registration Process.7 Registration of Exempted Limited Partnership Funds.8 Required Documents.8 Timeline.9 Ongoing Compliance for Exempted Limited Partnership Funds.10 Laws&Rules Governing an ELP Fund.10 Fund Secretarial Compliance.11 AML.11 FATCA&CRS.12 Operat