An Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) in India is a privately pooled investment vehicle structured as a trust, company, LLP, or corporate body. AIFs gather funds from various investors, both domestic and foreign, to invest according to a specific investment policy for the investors' benefit. These funds are distinct from those regulated by SEBI's Mutual Funds or Collective Investment Schemes regulations. Certain entities, such as family trusts, ESOP trusts, employee welfare trusts, holding companies, and securitization trusts, are exempt from AIF regulations. Setting up an AIF as a trust is often preferred over a company or LLP, particularly for offshore funds, due to its simplicity, flexibility, and reduced statutory disclosure requirements. AIFs can be registered under three categories: Category I, Category II, and Category III. Read more... https://structuredbiiz.com/seb....i-registered-alterna