Corporate Services

Atlas provides end-to-end incorporation services to help clients establish a company efficiently and in full compliance with all relevant regulations. Our team manages the preparation and filing of all necessary documentation, ensuring the business is legally and properly established. Services include:

• Preparation and submission of incorporation documents
• Registration with relevant local authorities
• Structuring advice for optimal tax and operational efficiency
• Assistance with obtaining required licenses and permits
• Guidance on statutory compliance requirements

Atlas provides director services and coordinates the appointment of Independent Directors, ensuring the board is composed of experienced professionals who can guide the company effectively. Services include:

• Appointment and registration of directors
• Structuring advice for optimal governance and efficiency
• Assistance with licensing and statutory compliance

Our corporate secretarial team manages all routine and non-routine company matters with expertise. Services include:

• Acting as the main contact point for directors’ queries
• Organising, attending, and minuting board and committee meetings
• Execution and ratification of board-approved documents
• Monitoring annual fees and managing statutory filings
• Assistance with Certificates of Good Standing and ISIN numbers
• Drafting resolutions for routine and ad-hoc matters
• Managing changes in directors or service providers
• Applying for extensions for financial statement submissions
• Handling amendments to constitutional documents and liquidations

Atlas offers registered office services in Luxembourg, Ireland, and the Cayman Islands, ensuring a legitimate and recognised local presence. Our services maintain company records, manage correspondence, and ensure compliance with local regulations, including:

• Provision of a local mailing address and mail forwarding
• Preparation and submission of annual returns to Registrars
• Maintenance of company and partnership records
• Liaising with local authorities and managing statutory filings
• Certification, notarisation, and legal review of documents
• Obtaining tax exemption certificates, Certificates of Good Standing, and Certificates of Incumbency

Atlas’s domiciliation services ensure that companies meet all local regulatory requirements and maintain a formal presence. We manage administrative functions, statutory filings, and compliance to support smooth operations.

Atlas manages the company dissolution process, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met efficiently. Services include:

• Planning and coordination of the dissolution process
• Preparation and filing of dissolution documents
• Settlement of outstanding liabilities and obligations
• Distribution of remaining assets to stakeholders
• Compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

We provide precise NAV calculations to support accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making, tailored to the specific requirements of each client.

Our team calculates performance fees accurately and transparently, in line with fund agreements and industry standards, including:

• Calculation of performance-based fees according to agreements
• Preparation of detailed stakeholder reports
• Ensuring regulatory compliance

Atlas offers meticulous bookkeeping to maintain transparent and reliable financial records, including:

• Recording daily financial transactions
• Maintaining ledgers and journals
• Reconciling bank statements
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Preparing trial balances.

Our treasury and banking services support smooth financial operations, including:

• Cash flow forecasting and management
• Payment processing
• Bank account management and reconciliation
• Managing relationships with banks and financial institutions
• Investment of surplus funds

Our corporate accounting services cover a wide range of financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and up-to-date records, including:

• Cash and position reconciliations
• Payment of expenses and investment-related transactions
• Preparation of financial statements
• VAT services

We provide comprehensive cash and position reconciliation to ensure financial integrity, including:

• Daily reconciliation of cash and positions against bank statements and external records
• Cash flow monitoring to maintain optimal liquidity and maximise returns
• Risk mitigation to reduce errors and fraud
• Detailed reporting to support informed decision-making

We manage all aspects of expense payments to ensure timely and accurate processing:

• Tracking and approval of all business expenses
• Vendor liaison to ensure prompt payments
• Automated payment processing to reduce errors
• Compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements

Atlas provides precise execution of investment-related payments, including:

• Coordination with banks and financial institutions
• Accurate recording and reconciliation of investment transactions
• Compliance monitoring with regulatory and internal policies
• Detailed reporting for transparency and insight

We prepare comprehensive financial statements for internal decision-making and external reporting:

• Balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of changes in equity
• Compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Audit support, including documentation preparation and liaison with auditors
• Customised reporting tailored to business needs

We provide expert VAT support to ensure full compliance and optimisation:

• VAT registration with relevant authorities
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Ongoing compliance monitoring
• Strategic VAT advisory services
• Audit support and liaising with tax authorities

We support clients in meeting their tax obligations by preparing and submitting all required tax returns and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Our tax compliance services include:

• Preparation and filing of corporate tax returns
• VAT/GST compliance and filings
• Management of tax audits and inquiries
• Advisory on tax planning and strategy
• Ensuring adherence to local and international tax regulations

Atlas provides Risk and Compliance Officers and MLROs to ensure companies fully comply with regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. Our services include:

• Implementation and monitoring of AML policies and procedures
• Implementation and monitoring of EMIR policies and procedures
• Conducting regular risk assessments
• Reviewing and reporting suspicious activities
• Training staff on compliance and AML requirements
• Liaising with regulatory authorities and responding to inquiries

Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA), entities treated as partnerships for U.S. tax purposes must appoint a U.S. Partnership Representative (PR) to liaise with the IRS. Our U.S. team provides comprehensive support, including:

• Acting as the U.S. Partnership Representative to ensure IRS compliance
• Obtaining necessary consent before responding to the IRS
• Receiving and promptly forwarding all IRS correspondence to the General Partner or Board
• Attending meetings with the IRS, General Partners, Boards, and advisers
• Executing and filing documentation with the IRS or courts on behalf of the partnership and investors/partners
• Maintaining a substantial U.S. presence as required by tax rules
• Keeping detailed records of all IRS correspondence and interactions

We oversee the calculation of fees and rebates, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with agreement terms. Our services include preparing detailed reports for investors and fund managers.

Atlas provides comprehensive AML and KYC services to ensure companies remain compliant with international regulations. Our services include:

• Thorough verification of investor information, including source of wealth and funds
• Ongoing monitoring and screening of investors against global watchlists
• Enhanced due diligence for high-risk investors, including politically exposed persons (PEPs)
• Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting to relevant authorities

We assist companies in meeting their FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standard) obligations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to tax authorities.

We act as a paying agent, managing the distribution of dividends, interest payments, and other financial transactions on behalf of our clients. Our services include:

• Distribution of dividends and interest payments
• Processing and management of payment transactions
• Maintaining accurate payment records
• Communicating payment details to shareholders
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements

Our payroll services ensure that all obligations for employees and directors are met accurately and in compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

We provide end-to-end support for the launch of Exchange-Traded Commodities (ETCs), from initial setup to ongoing administration. Our services include:

• Structuring and setup of ETCs
• Coordination with regulatory authorities
• Preparation of offering documents and filings
• Ongoing compliance and administrative support
• Marketing and distribution assistance