LABUAN FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY

A Labuan Fund Manager Company is a licensed entity under the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010 (LFSSA) that provides fund management services to clients. It is approved and supervised by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA).

Its core purpose is to manage investments, portfolios, and assets on behalf of clients—whether individuals, corporations, or investment funds—covering both conventional and Islamic fund management.

BENEFITS

Strategic Location : – Access to Asia-Pacific markets with Labuan’s status as an international financial center.
Tax Efficiency : – Fund managers can elect for a 3% tax on net audited profits under the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act (LBATA).
Flexibility : – Can cater to both retail and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional funds.
Shariah Compliance : – Option to operate under Islamic fund management (Ijarah, Mudarabah, Musharakah).
Global Recognition : – Licensed and regulated by Labuan FSA, enhancing investor confidence.

ELIGIBILITY

An individual who holds a relevant degree or professional qualification to carry on fund management activities. Labuan FSA may also consider an applicant with at least minimum qualification of diploma holder and 3 years’ relevant experiences in capital market or direct experiences in fund management activities;
An approved fund manager or any provider of such services from a country or jurisdiction who is a member of the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO); or
A person who does not fulfill paragraph 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 may also be considered, provided that the fund management activities are run and managed by suitably qualified and experienced individuals.

SAMPLE USE CASE

An asset management firm in the Middle East wishes to set up an offshore presence to manage
portfolios for Asian high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. By establishing a Labuan Fund Manager Company, the firm can:

Offer discretionary portfolio management to its private clients.
Set up and manage Labuan mutual funds, private funds, or Islamic funds.
Benefit from Labuan’s 3% tax regime while accessing regional investors in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond.

Head Office

Unit Level 11(A), Main Office Tower, Financial Park Labuan, Jalan Merdeka, 87000 FT Labuan, Malaysia

Marketing Office

19A-25-1, Business Suite, UOA Centre, No.19, Jalan Pinang, 50450 FT Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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