Investment Fund Comparison | Open-Ended Exempt Private Fund | Metida Group

Investment Fund: Open-Ended Exempt Private Fund

Managing a Collective Investment Scheme - Comprehensive Jurisdictional Comparison

Metida Group Expertise

5 Jurisdictions Compared

Metida Group's Strategic Presence

With dedicated employees and representatives in DIFC and Labuan, we provide unmatched local expertise for your fund setup needs.

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DIFC - Dubai Office

Full operational presence with dedicated team

Dedicated employees and legal representatives on-ground

Full-service office for DIFC fund setup and ongoing compliance

Deep DIFC expertise with local regulatory knowledge

Advantage: Direct access to DIFC regulators, faster processing, and local market insights

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Labuan IBFC - Malaysia

Local representatives and strategic partnerships

Local representatives actively working with clients

Strategic partnerships for comprehensive Labuan services

Compliance support and regulatory guidance

Advantage: Local market access, cultural understanding, and established regulatory relationships

General Information & IOSCO Membership

IOSCO Membership

???????? DIFC Metida	???????? LABUAN IBFC Metida	???????? AIFC	???????? MAS	???????? QFC
YES Dubai Financial Services Authority (Ordinary Member and Member of the IOSCO Board with voting rights)	YES Labuan Financial Services Authority (Associate Member with no voting rights)	YES Astana Financial Services Authority (Associate Member with no voting rights)	YES MAS is an ordinary member of IOSCO Board with voting rights	YES Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (Associate Member with no voting rights)

Applicable Law

???????? DIFC Metida	???????? LABUAN IBFC Metida	???????? AIFC	???????? MAS	???????? QFC
DIFC Law Independent legal system based on English Common Law	English Common Law Malaysian federal laws with special provisions	English Common Law Independent jurisdiction with English law principles	English Common Law Singapore legal framework	Civil & Commercial Court Civil and Commercial Court and Regulatory Tribunal

Taxation & Tax Benefits

Taxation

???????? DIFC Metida	???????? LABUAN IBFC Metida	???????? AIFC	???????? MAS	???????? QFC
NO No corporate tax on qualifying activities	Tax Exemption Available Income eligible for tax exemption (subject to conditions)	Tax Exemption Available Income eligible for tax exemption (subject to conditions)	YES +GST 9% on every transaction made, 13U/13O regime available	Tax Exemption Available Tax exemption if derived through investment funds, holding companies, and SPCs

Regulatory Features & Controls

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Ready to Set Up Your Investment Fund?

Leverage our on-ground presence in DIFC and Labuan, plus our expertise across all major financial centers to choose the optimal jurisdiction for your fund.

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Full-service support with dedicated employees in Dubai

Dubai International Financial Centre

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Local representatives and partnerships in Malaysia

Labuan International Business Centre

Free consultation • Expert guidance • Multi-jurisdictional fund setup support