News & Insights

Chilean NGO recognizes Amicorp’s commitment to business integrity

Amicorp Group has been honored with an award for business integrity and transparency by the Fundación Generación Expresarial (“FGE”), a highly regarded non-governmental organization that promotes business ethics across all sectors and the impact it has on economic development in Chile.Read more

Amicorp takes lead in opening office in ‘New Silk Road’ powerhouse Kazakhstan

Amicorp Group has opened an office in Kazakhstan’s leading financial hub, the Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”), the first global providers of corporate management, financial markets and fund administration services to do so. Read more

All systems go for Amicorp Fund Services’ onboarding and management platform

Amicorp Fund Services has launched an online platform that streamlines the onboarding of investors for fund managers, ensures key information is more accessible, accurate, and secure, and better connects the people that matter when it comes to administrating their fund.Read more

Amicorp Group is among the first administrative services providers to open in Saudi Arabia

Amicorp Group has officially opened an office in Riyadh to offer on-the-ground support for clients looking to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new office expands Amicorp’s presence in the Gulf region, adding to its already established offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Read more

UAE Corporate Tax: Know what you need to do

The UAE introduced a new corporate tax regime that will be effective for the financial years commencing on or after June 1, 2023. It forms part of the UAE’s commitment to meeting international best practices and ensures it maintains its status as a leading global hub for business and is aligned with international standards for tax transparency and preventing harmful tax practices.Read more

Amicorp opens its doors in gift city

Amicorp has officially opened its Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT City”) office to provide on-the-ground support for domestic and international clients looking for Trust and Fund administration services in India’s first and only International Financial Services Center (“IFSC”).Read more

Luxembourg demerger opens up new possibilities for Amicorp Funds Services

Amicorp FS (UK) Plc (“AMIF”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the demerger of Amicorp Luxembourg S.A., which will allow for an expansion of the company’s operations in this strategically important fund services market. It marks an important step forward for Amicorp Group’s fund services business which listed on the London Stock Exchange in June 2023.Read more

Proposed Singapore capital gains tax on sale of foreign assets: Are you prepared?

On 6 June 2023, the Singapore Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued the draft Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023 for public consultation, proposing to amend the foreign source income exemption (FSIE) regime in Singapore. Read more

Malaysia: A new front line for Amicorp’s Globalization Services

Amicorp has opened an office in Kuala Lumpur to support Malaysian businesses expanding their operations internationally, and to support businesses establishing their own footprint in Malaysia. Read more

Amicorp helps close USD 1.8 billion IDB Invest bond deal

Amicorp Group has played a central role in setting up a landmark bond deal structured by IDB Invest that will bring much relief to Chilean consumers and its energy industry. Read more

Amicorp introduces ESG Reporting and Rating Service

Amicorp has launched a new service line to help investors and businesses analyze, report and develop their Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) performance levels – and address mounting regulatory requirements. Read more

Singapore to South Dakota: Navigating the Spectrum of International Trusts

Trusts provide an efficient and flexible way of controlling how and when assets are distributed to selected beneficiaries, often forming a central part of any succession planning. Read more

Amicorp opens its doors in Abu Dhabi

Twelve years after opening operations in Dubai in 2011, Amicorp has expanded its footprint in the United Arab Emirates by opening its doors in Abu Dhabi. The move highlights the company’s ambition to offer an even broader range of services for investors and businesses across the UAE, the Middle East, and the Asian subcontinent. Read more

Periodic Accounting increasingly popular among financial decision-makers

Amicorp continuous to expand its accounting services to give clients greater flexibility, more control and peace of mind when it comes to financial insights and business decision-making. Read more

Goals 4 Kids fundraising tournament another huge success

Friends and colleagues from across Curaçao once again came together to take part in one of the island's biggest corporate soccer tournaments to raise funds for Tuma Mi Man, a daycare center supporting struggling families. Read more

Amicorp's fund services business successfully lists on the London Stock Exchange

Amicorp Group is delighted to announce its fund services business, Amicorp FS (UK) Plc ('AMIF'), successfully listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market on 8 June 2023. Read more

Amicorp adds Mauritius to its VCC fund licenses

Amicorp Group has broadened its fund structuring solutions after securing a Variable Capital Companies ("VCC") license in Mauritius, adding to the VCC license it already holds in Singapore. Read more

Malta takes steps to attract further business investment

Malta has become an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to establish or relocate their businesses to the island. This has been buoyed by a variety of incentives, tax credits, and grants to support businesses that are operating in the country. Read more

Ten use cases for variable capital companies (VCCs)

Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) are a relatively new corporate structure first introduced in Singapore in 2020, and more recently in the Mauritius in 2022. Designed to provide a flexible and cost-effective vehicle for investment funds and other collective investment schemes, VCCs have quickly become a popular choice for fund managers and investors looking to streamline their investment processes and reduce compliance costs. Read more

Amicorp’s new fund license opens door to FIP investment opportunities in Brazil

Amicorp has been granted a Fund Administrator License in Brazil by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”), and been accepted as a member of the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (“Anbima”), cementing its position as one of the leading regulated global providers able to operate in the Brazilian fund industry. Read more

What challenges face asset managers, family offices, entrepreneurs, and corporations in 2023?

2022 saw the international tax framework continuing to evolve, along with greater scrutiny on transparency and substance and the rising importance of addressing ESG-related issues across all sectors. Read more

Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption Regime introduced in Hong Kong

A new amendment bill approved by the Hong Kong government to introduce a new foreign-sourced income exemption (FSIE) regime has come into force. The FSIE Regime, which came into effect on 1 January 2023, puts in place an economic substance requirement and nexus requirement for certain specified foreign-sourced income of MNE entities. Read more

Amicorp secures two licenses in India’s GIFT City

Amicorp Group has further enhanced its service proposition in India after getting regulatory approval to operate under two licenses in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City ("GIFT City"). Read more