Venture Capital & Private Equity Tax Advisors
Specialist US and UK tax advice for fund managers, GPs, and their investors across the full deal lifecycle.
What is VC & PE tax advisory?
Venture capital and private equity tax advisory is specialist support for fund managers, general partners, and limited partners navigating fund structuring, carried interest, and investor reporting. Jungle Tax helps VC and PE firms operating across the US and UK stay compliant with the IRS and HMRC while keeping returns tax-efficient at the fund, manager, and portfolio level.
From first close to final exit, funds face a dense web of rules: partnership taxation, withholding, treaty relief, VAT on management fees, and the shifting treatment of carry on both sides of the Atlantic. We combine deep cross-border expertise with hands-on fund accounting so that your structure holds up to institutional due diligence and regulatory scrutiny in every jurisdiction you touch.
Who we work with
- › VC funds and micro-funds
- › Private equity and buyout houses
- › General partners and management companies
- › Limited partners and family offices
- › Fund-of-funds and co-investors
How should a VC or PE fund be structured?
Fund structure drives everything that follows: investor tax outcomes, regulatory obligations, and the flexibility to deploy capital globally. UK managers typically anchor a fund on an English limited partnership, often coupled with a Luxembourg SCSp or a Delaware feeder to accommodate international and tax-exempt limited partners. This tiering lets each investor class access the treatment most appropriate to their residence, whether that is transparency for direct partners or blocker corporations to shield US tax-exempt LPs from unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) and effectively connected income (ECI).
US-led funds usually centre on a Delaware limited partnership with parallel offshore vehicles for non-US investors. Getting the general partner entity, carried interest vehicle, and management company right at the outset avoids costly restructuring later and ensures management fees, carry, and co-invest all sit in the most efficient place. We model the after-tax return for each investor cohort before you launch, then align the legal, accounting, and tax architecture so the fund reads cleanly through institutional due diligence and audit.
How is carried interest taxed?
Carried interest is the performance share that rewards fund managers for outperformance, and its tax treatment is in flux. In the UK, reforms taking effect from April 2026 move carry into the income tax framework, applying a multiplier to qualifying carried interest rather than taxing it as a straightforward capital gain. The exact effective rate depends on whether the carry meets qualifying conditions, including minimum holding periods and genuine risk, so structuring and documentation matter more than ever.
In the US, carried interest can still qualify for preferential long-term capital gains rates, but Section 1061 requires the underlying assets to be held for more than three years, otherwise the gain is recharacterised as short-term. Cross-border managers face the added challenge of aligning both regimes and claiming treaty relief so the same pound or dollar of carry is not taxed twice. We map each partner's position, document holding periods, and structure carry vehicles to preserve the intended treatment on both sides of the Atlantic.
What LP reporting and compliance do funds need?
Sophisticated limited partners expect institutional-grade transparency, and regulators demand it. Beyond annual accounts, funds must produce investor tax packages, satisfy information-exchange regimes, and reconcile every capital account. We build reporting workflows that serve pension funds, endowments, family offices, and individual LPs alike, so a fundraise or audit never stalls on missing paperwork.
Investor tax packs
Schedule K-1s for US investors and partnership statements for UK self-assessment, delivered on time and tied to each LP's capital account.
FATCA & CRS
Classification, registration, and annual reporting under FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard, plus W-8 and self-certification management for every investor.
Withholding & treaty relief
Managing US withholding under Sections 1446 and FIRPTA and securing US-UK treaty rates so investors are not over-taxed on distributions.
One Team Powering Your VC & PE Tax Strategy
A cross-border team built for funds
We sit on both sides of the Atlantic, so US and UK advice comes from one joined-up team rather than two firms that never speak. That means carried interest, treaty positions, and investor reporting are handled coherently, not stitched together after the fact. From emerging managers raising a first fund to established houses closing their next vintage, we scale with you.
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US (IRS) and UK (HMRC) fund tax handled together, with no gaps and no double-taxation surprises for your LPs.
Institutional-grade reporting
K-1s, FATCA, CRS, and PCAP-ready statements that pass the scrutiny of pension funds and family offices.
Carry and manager planning
Structuring carried interest and management entities to stay efficient through evolving UK and US rules.
Whole-lifecycle support
From fund formation and deal structuring to portfolio company tax and exit, we stay with you throughout.
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Whether you are launching a first fund or managing a mature portfolio, our US-UK team will structure your fund, carry, and investor reporting to be compliant and efficient.
Structuring funds built to scale
From first close to final exit, the right fund architecture shapes investor returns and regulatory standing. We model after-tax outcomes across GP, management, and carry vehicles before you launch, then align the legal, accounting, and tax structure so capital deploys efficiently across jurisdictions.
- ›GP, carry, and management entity structuring
- ›Parallel and feeder vehicles for global LPs
- ›After-tax modelling by investor cohort
One team across the US and UK
Carried interest, treaty relief, and investor reporting are handled coherently by a single dual-focused team rather than stitched together by two firms. We coordinate IRS and HMRC obligations side by side so the same pound or dollar of return is never taxed twice and your reporting withstands institutional due diligence.
- ›Coordinated IRS and HMRC compliance
- ›US-UK treaty relief and withholding management
- ›Investor-ready K-1s, FATCA, and CRS reporting
Official resources & further reading
Authoritative guidance from the relevant tax authorities and regulators. Always confirm current thresholds and deadlines on the official source.
Questions & Answers
In the UK, from April 2026 carried interest is treated as trading income within the income tax framework, subject to a multiplier, replacing the older capital gains treatment. In the US, carried interest is generally taxed as long-term capital gains but only if the underlying assets are held for more than three years under Section 1061. Both regimes reward genuine long-term investing.
Most UK and European funds use an English limited partnership, often with a Luxembourg or Delaware feeder for international LPs. US funds typically use a Delaware limited partnership with parallel offshore vehicles for non-US and tax-exempt investors. The right structure depends on your investor base, target assets, and jurisdictions, so bespoke advice is essential.
If a UK manager receives US-source income, invests through US vehicles, or has US-connected partners, US filing obligations can arise, including Forms 1065, K-1s, and withholding under FIRPTA or Section 1446. US citizens managing UK funds must also file annually. We coordinate both sides to prevent double taxation and penalties.
Limited partners typically need annual audited accounts, K-1s for US investors, and self-assessment partnership statements for UK investors, plus FATCA and CRS reporting. Institutional LPs often request PCAP statements, capital account reconciliations, and ILPA-aligned fee disclosures. We prepare investor-ready reporting packs that satisfy HMRC, the IRS, and sophisticated institutional demands.
The US-UK double tax treaty reduces withholding on dividends and interest, allocates taxing rights, and provides relief against double taxation for fund partners. Correct treaty claims, W-8 forms, and residency certificates are essential to secure reduced rates. We help managers and LPs document treaty positions so investors keep more of their returns.
Management companies can generally deduct ordinary business expenses, including salaries, premises, and professional costs, against fee income. VAT treatment of management and performance fees is complex and depends on the fund structure and jurisdiction. We advise on expense allocation, VAT recovery, and structuring the management entity to be genuinely tax-efficient.
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