# Velay Financial Services Ltd (VFS.gi)

Velay Financial Services (VFS) is a premier financial services provider based in Gibraltar. Established in 1998, the firm specializes in providing tailored solutions for fund managers, portfolio managers, and family offices. VFS leverages Gibraltar’s robust regulatory framework and low-tax jurisdiction to support clients in setting up and managing global investment operations.

## Core Services
- **Fund Administration:** Comprehensive back-office support and tailored administration solutions for various fund structures, including Protected Cell Companies (PCC) and Limited Partnerships (LP).
- **Investment Management Support:** Outsourcing solutions for firms looking to delegate all or part of their operational and investment management functions.
- **AIFM Services:** Provision of a regulatory umbrella for Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM), allowing non-UK funds to market into the UK via Gibraltar’s licensed framework.
- **Directorships:** Provision of experienced professional directors to ensure high standards of corporate governance and local substance.
- **Entity Creation & Set-up:** End-to-end support for entity formation, regulatory permissions, and operational setup.

## Specialized Fund Structures
- **Protected Cell Companies (PCC):** Flexible legal structures providing legal segregation of assets and liabilities between different cells.
- **Limited Partnerships (LP):** Structures designed for flexibility and control, often utilized by specialized funds such as Art Funds.

## Key Advantages
- **Deep Jurisdiction Knowledge:** Extensive experience with Gibraltar's local regulatory landscape and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
- **UK Market Access:** Leveraging Gibraltar-specific bilateral agreements that allow licensed firms to access the UK financial market.
- **Bespoke Approach:** A "best-in-class" boutique service model focusing on the specific, often complex needs of asset managers.

## Onboarding Process (The Journey)
1. Initial Contact
2. Assessment & Proposal
3. Service Agreement
4. Entity Creation
5. Regulatory Permissions
6. Operational Set-up

## Contact Information
- **Website:** https://vfs.gi/
- **Location:** Gibraltar, GX11 1AA
- **Expertise:** Fund Administration, Investment Management, AIFM, and Corporate Governance.