Leading fund solutions & corporate services in Ireland
Navigating the complex landscape of fund and investment structures in Ireland can be daunting without the requisite regulatory knowledge and local expertise.
Leverage Ocorian’s expertise in fund administration, SPVs and corporate services to assist with the setup and administration of funds, entities and assets in Ireland.
Established in 2009, our team of 40+ corporate and fund administrators understand the challenges you face and will guide you seamlessly through the process of setting up and administering funds, entities, and assets. This streamlined approach accelerates time-to-market, strengthens regulatory knowledge and governance to mitigate risk, and eliminates unnecessary operational burden.
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At Ocorian, we have extensive experience supporting fund managers in establishing and administering alternative investment funds in Ireland. This accelerates your time-to-market and ensures operational excellence across your fund's back office.
Our Irish fund services team, based in Dublin, is licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland to provide fund administration, AIFM, and depository services to both private and listed Irish-domiciled alternative investment funds (AIFs).
We combine a high-touch, technology-first approach with deep local expertise in Irish private assets to ensure strong governance and compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements. By eliminating financial, operational, and regulatory risks, we empower you to focus on raising capital and generating returns for your investors.
Ocorian offers the following fund services:
- Fund administration and accounting: Accurate and timely financial reporting, valuations, and day-to-day fund administration, including investor services, cash management, and regulatory reporting.
- Depositary services: Safeguarding your investors' assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Corporate secretarial services: Comprehensive company secretarial services, including board meetings, record-keeping, and corporate governance.
- Entity formation and management: Establishment and administration of funds for general partners, carry vehicles, and special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
- AIFM Services: Ocorian’s Irish AIFM team offers a fast-track route to reaching European investors while reducing the operational risks associated with managing AIFs.
By leveraging our expertise, you can focus on your core business while we handle the complexities of fund operations.
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Get in touchOur Irish corporate services team partners with clients throughout their entire business lifecycle. We streamline operations, reduce costs, and mitigate regulatory risks. By simplifying complex corporate structures and enhancing governance, we help clients achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
Our experienced team offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Company incorporation and establishment: Our corporate administrators will guide you through the entity formation process to ensure a swift and efficient company setup.
- Corporate administration: Ongoing management and compliance support throughout the entity's lifecycle.
- Accounting, financial reporting, and tax services: Comprehensive entity accounting solutions tailored to your needs.
- Irish directors and substance services: Our Ireland-based directors, with diverse backgrounds in audit, legal, and investment management, provide access to a wealth of expertise and perspective.
- Corporate restructuring and liquidation: Our team specialises in efficiently restructuring and winding up funds and structures.
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Get in touchOur Capital Markets team in Dublin specialises in creating and administering Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to support complex structured finance transactions.
We have extensive expertise in direct lending, aviation finance, marine finance, and collateral loan obligations (CLOs).
Our comprehensive suite of services, from structuring to administration, ensures seamless execution of your transactions. Our experienced team provides:
- Tailored structuring: We create optimal SPV structures to meet your specific needs, considering regulatory requirements and tax efficiency.
- Trustee and agency Services: We offer a full range of trustee and agency services, including security trustee, note/bond trustee, calculating agent, paying agent, listing agent, and reporting services.
- Regulatory expertise: We help you navigate evolving regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Irish directors: Our Ireland-based directors and officers provide local expertise to your board and entity. - Marine finance: We provide setup and administration services for commercial shipping structures.
- Aviation finance: We offer entity formation and corporate services for aircraft ownership and leasing, including aircraft registration and local resident directors in Dublin for your aviation SPVs.
- Collateral Loan Obligations (CLOs): Our Ireland-based team has decades of experience in structuring and administering CLO transactions in Ireland.
By partnering with us, you can benefit from our deep understanding of the Irish market and our commitment to delivering exceptional service.
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Get in touchServices
- Fund services
- AIFM services
- Fund administration
- Fund accounting
- Investor services
- Corporate services
- Corporate administration
- Accounting, tax and reporting
- Directors & substance
- Funds governance
- Capital markets
- SPV administration
- Aviation finance
- Marine finance
- CLO services
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A leading provider of fund and corporate services in Ireland
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Irish entity & assets' expertise
Our team in Ireland deliver specialised, tech-enabled solutions grounded in extensive industry knowledge, ensuring our recommendations are tailored to your specific needs.
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Local knowledge, global scale
Our Ireland team comprises over 60 experienced professionals, including corporate administrators, accountants, AIFM, depository, and governance experts. This blend of global and local insight ensures your entities remain in excellent standing.
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A commitment to building strong partnerships
Our team in Dublin has built a reputation for reliability and long-lasting partnerships. You can be confident you're working with a team that prioritises your success.
Irish services FAQ
Ireland offers a compelling proposition for businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations. Its attractive tax regime, rapid incorporation process, and highly skilled workforce make it a prime location for international companies.
Key benefits of incorporating in Ireland:
- Favourable tax environment: Ireland's competitive corporate tax rate, extensive double tax treaty network, and Section 110 regime offer significant tax advantages.
- Efficient Incorporation: A straightforward and rapid process allows businesses to establish their entities within a few days.
- Flexible company structures: A diverse range of company structures, including designated activity companies, caters to various business needs.
- Skilled workforce: A young and highly educated workforce, combined with a network of professional services, provides a strong foundation for business success.
- Strategic location: Ireland's membership in the EU and the eurozone, coupled with its convenient time zone and proximity to the UK, offers significant advantages for international operations.
By leveraging these factors, Ireland has positioned itself as a leading global business hub.
Ireland has established itself as a leading global fund domicile, offering a compelling combination of factors that appeal to asset managers worldwide:
- EU access and passporting: As an EU member, Ireland provides access to the entire European market through the UCITS and AIFMD passport schemes.
- Favourable tax environment: Ireland’s transparent tax regime, including tax exemptions for funds and non-resident investors, coupled with its extensive double tax treaty network, makes it a tax-efficient jurisdiction.
- Efficient fund launch: Ireland's streamlined regulatory process, particularly for alternative investment funds like QIAIFs, enables rapid fund establishment.
- Robust regulatory framework: A well-established regulatory environment ensures investor protection and industry standards.
- Established financial hub: Ireland's experienced workforce, deep-rooted funds industry, and modern legal structures, such as the ICAV and ILP, provide a supportive ecosystem for fund operations.
- English-speaking common law jurisdiction: Ireland's status as an English-speaking common law country within the EU is particularly attractive to UK and North American asset managers.
These factors collectively position Ireland as an attractive choice for asset managers seeking to establish and grow their funds.
We support the fast and efficient setup and administration of regulated and unregulated AIFs, including:
- QIAIF – Qualified investor alternative investment fund
- ILP – Investment limited partnership
- ICAV – Irish collective asset-management vehicle
- 1907 limited partnerships
- Limited partnership/General partnership (LPGP)
- Carry vehicles
Regulatory Information
Ocorian AIFM (Ireland) Limited (the “Company”) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Ireland under registration number 674897 with it’s registered office at 1st Floor, 1 Windmill Lane, D02 F206, Dublin 2, Ireland. The Company is regulated by the Central Bank as an alternative investment fund manager (an “AIFM”) pursuant to the European Union (Alternative Investment Fund Managers) Regulations 2013 (SI 257 of 2013), as amended (“AIFM Regulations”).
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