Investment & Securities Law Colombia

Expert Fund Structuring

Structure efficient Private Equity Funds (Fondos de Capital Privado) under Decree 2555. We handle fund formation, investor documentation, and SFC registration. Our expertise includes governance frameworks, investment policies, and carried interest structures. Implementation timeline typically 3-4 months.

Fund Formation (3-4 months)
Investment Policy Design
Governance Framework
SFC Registration

Establish Collective Investment Funds (FICs) under current regulations. We structure both open and closed-end funds, handle operational requirements, and ensure compliance with investment limits. Key focus on liquidity management, valuation procedures, and investor protection frameworks.

FIC Structure Design
Operational Framework
Investment Limits
Valuation Systems

Develop Real Estate Investment Funds (FICIs) for the Colombian market. We structure vehicles for both development and income properties, handle REIT-equivalent formations, and ensure compliance with specific real estate regulations. Focus on tax efficiency and investor protection.

FICI Formation
Property Investment Rules
Tax Structure Design
Development Frameworks

Implement robust operational frameworks for investment funds. We handle Risk Management systems (SARM, SARL, SARO), compliance procedures, and periodic reporting. Our team ensures proper custody arrangements, valuation procedures, and investor communications.

Risk Systems Setup
Compliance Framework
Custody Arrangements
Reporting Systems

Discuss Fund Formation

Key Fund Questions

Structure selection depends on investment strategy, target investors, and operational requirements. Private Equity Funds offer flexibility for illiquid investments, FICs provide regulated structures for public offerings, and Real Estate Funds have specific frameworks for property investments.

Typical formation takes 3-4 months including SFC approval. Process includes structure design (2-3 weeks), documentation preparation (3-4 weeks), SFC filing and review (6-8 weeks), and operational setup (2-3 weeks).

Required systems include Risk Management (SARM, SARL, SARO), compliance procedures, custody arrangements, and valuation systems. We implement comprehensive frameworks ensuring Regulatory Compliance and operational efficiency.

Protection measures include governance frameworks, investment policies, valuation procedures, and reporting systems. We implement robust structures ensuring transparency and compliance with fiduciary duties.

Requirements include SFC registration, periodic reporting, Risk Management systems, and investor protection measures. We ensure compliance while maintaining operational efficiency and investment flexibility.