How to Choose a VCC Fund Administrator

Articles A VCC fund administrator should support investor records, NAV calculations, reporting, sub-fund accounting, FATCA, CRS and coordination with auditors, tax advisers and the fund manager. Quick Answer Fund administration quality affects investor...

How to Choose a VCC Corporate Secretary

Articles A VCC company secretary should understand fund vehicles, sub-funds, ACRA filings, annual returns, officer updates and the coordination required between directors, fund manager, auditor and tax advisers. Quick Answer VCC work is more specialised than ordinary...

Stamp Duty Issues for VCCs

Articles Stamp duty can matter for VCCs where instruments involve immovable property, stock, shares or dealings between an umbrella VCC and its sub-funds. Quick Answer A VCC can be treated as a company for stamp duty purposes.Sub-funds can be treated as separate...

GST Treatment of VCC Sub-Funds

Articles GST can matter for umbrella VCCs because IRAS guidance treats each sub-fund of an umbrella VCC as a separate person for GST purposes. Quick Answer Each sub-fund can have its own GST analysis.Registration liability should be checked at sub-fund level where...

VCC and 13U Tax Incentive Planning

Articles Section 13U is commonly discussed for larger or enhanced-tier fund structures. A Singapore VCC may be part of the structure, but the incentive analysis must be handled separately. Quick Answer 13U planning can be relevant for larger fund platforms.The VCC...