Frequently asked
Questions about funds, licensing and Cyprus.
Common questions about fund structures, licensing and working with a CySEC regulated AIFM in Cyprus.
- What is BAO Capital Partners?
- BAO Capital Partners Ltd is a Cyprus based Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM), regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and licensed to provide management services to Alternative Investment Funds across Europe. It is part of BAO Financial Group.
- Which services does BAO Capital Partners provide?
- BAO provides five core services: fund management, fund hosting, structuring advisory, capital sourcing, and fund administration and compliance.
- What is fund hosting and who is it for?
- Fund hosting lets an investment manager launch a fund under BAO's existing CySEC licence. The manager keeps the functions they wish to perform and outsources the rest to BAO, avoiding the cost and time of establishing their own management company.
- What is Fund as a Service (FaaS)?
- Fund as a Service allows fund managers and wealth managers to launch and operate a regulated fund under their own brand, using BAO Capital's existing licence and regulatory infrastructure — without the cost or time of establishing their own management company.
- What is the difference between an AIF and a RAIF?
- An AIF requires direct regulatory authorisation before it can operate. A RAIF is a lighter structure that is registered rather than individually authorised, making it faster and more cost-effective to establish while retaining full EU passporting capability under AIFMD.
- Can BAO Capital manage funds domiciled outside its home jurisdiction?
- Yes. As an EU-passported AIFM under AIFMD, BAO Capital can manage AIFs domiciled across the European Economic Area and provide management services to eligible structures subject to applicable regulations.
- What is the minimum fund size for BAO Capital's services?
- Minimum thresholds vary by service and structure. Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements and the most appropriate structure for your objectives.
- How long does it take to establish a fund?
- A RAIF can typically be established within 4-8 weeks. A fully authorised AIF requires regulatory approval and typically takes 3-6 months depending on the complexity of the structure.
- Which fund structures can BAO set up in Cyprus?
- BAO works with AIFs, Registered Alternative Investment Funds (RAIFs), UCITS and umbrella variable capital investment companies such as the BAO Fund AIF V.C.I.C. Ltd, which houses its investment compartments.
- Where can the firm's regulatory documents be found?
- All required publications, including the Legal Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, Website Terms and ESG Disclosure, are available to download from the footer of every page on this website.
- Where is BAO Capital Partners based?
- The firm is headquartered in the heart of the capital of Cyprus, in Nicosia, and can be reached on +357 22 021606 or at info@baocapital.com.
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