Launch Your Alternative Investment Fund with SEBI-Compliant Registration

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Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are professionally managed pooled investment vehicles that invest in startup ventures, private equity, debt instruments, real estate, hedge strategies and other non-traditional asset classes. SEBI mandates registration for all entities raising funds from investors under an AIF structure.

Whether you are setting up a Category I (VC / SME / Social Venture), Category II (Private Equity / Debt), or Category III (Hedge/Fund-of-Funds)-type structure, AIF registration is a detailed compliance-driven process involving regulatory eligibility, fund structure, compliance framework, and governance mechanism. Our expert consulting ensures smooth regulatory navigation from concept to approval.

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What is AAIF Registration?

AIF Registration with SEBI is the process of obtaining regulatory approval to legally operate an Alternative Investment Fund in India. SEBI examines the fund structure, sponsor commitments, investment strategy, governance model, and investor protection measures before granting registration.

Key Benefits / Service Offerings

  • Advisory on AIF structure (Category I / II / III)

  • Drafting of PPM (Private Placement Memorandum)

  • Sponsor / Manager eligibility assessment

  • Assistance with trustee / custodian frameworks

  • SEBI interactions, representations & clarifications

  • Ongoing post-registration compliance support

Why Choose ?

Deep Regulatory & Fund Structuring Expertise

We help promoters select the right AIF category, capital commitment structure, investment strategy alignment, and governance model tailored to investor expectations and SEBI norms.

End-to-End Documentation & Representation

From drafting fund governance documents, PPM, trust deeds/SPV setup, to coordinating with SEBI during scrutiny — we manage the entire journey for a seamless approval.

Specialised Advisory for Investor Readiness

Our advisory prepares your AIF not just for registration, but also for institutional investor onboarding, risk disclosures, and compliance accountability.

Post-Registration Compliance Support

We assist with SEBI reporting, audit alignment, custodian & trustee coordination, and periodic regulatory filings to keep your AIF fully compliant and future-ready.

Our Approach

We begin by understanding your investment thesis and structuring the right AIF model. We then prepare regulatory documentation, manage the SEBI filing process, track observations, and provide clarifications until approval. After registration, we extend continuous compliance guidance to ensure smooth fund operations.

FAQs

Category I (VC / SME / Social Impact), Category II (Private Equity/Debt Funds), and Category III (Hedge / Complex strategies).

Yes — typically 2.5% of the corpus or ₹5 crore, whichever is lower (varies category-wise).

Yes for Category III and in certain cases for Category I/II depending on fund size.

Companies, LLPs, or trust structures with a clearly defined fund manager and governance mechanism.

Approx. 2–4 months depending on category, documentation quality, and clarification rounds.

 

Yes, quarterly and annual filings to SEBI along with periodic audits and disclosures are mandatory.

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