# Hedge fund ## [How To Legally Establish a Hedge Fund In the United States](https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/040915/how-start-hedge-fund-united-states.asp) [[Investopedia]] ### Key takeaways - If you're looking to start a hedge fund, the U.S. has some of the friendliest regulatory and tax environments with which to do so. - However, you still need to make sure that you follow the correct procedure to legally establish a hedge fund and check all the right boxes. - Here, we detail the main regulatory tasks that must be done to start a new hedge fund that is in compliance with the SEC and other agencies. ### Sections - File the Articles of Incorporation for the Hedge Fund Firm - Write the Hedge Fund Firm’s Corporate Bylaws - Register the Company as an Investment Advisor - Register the Hedge Fund Firm’s Representatives as an Investment Advisor - Register the Hedge Fund Offering with the SEC - Comply with Consumer Protection Provisions - Market the Hedge Fund to Potential Investors ## [Can You Invest in Hedge Funds?](https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/011915/can-you-invest-hedge-funds.asp) [[Investopedia]] - Basically, investors need to be [[Accredited Investor|accredited]]