Q1. How can I learn more about ARUN’s activities?

A. ARUN organizes study group sessions and seminars. Those events will be notified in advance on the ARUN website. Your active participation is welcomed. Details of the events will be also sent by e-mail to the participants. If you wish to participate in the events, you can apply from the web page “Contact us”.

Q2. Does ARUN have the criteria for selecting the investees?

A. ARUN uses various criteria to select the investees in a comprehensive manner. The candidate investees are selected by the business scale, growth estimation, contribution to the economy, contribution to the society and the management capacity of the entrepreneurs (owners of the investees).

Q3. Can I select the investee?

A. Selection of the investees is to be done by Directors. Information on the candidate investees will be shared with all investors in a timely manner. In case a particular candidate is identified by the investor(s), the investor(s) can involve in the process of selecting the investee by joining the performance analysis and information gathering. 

 Q4. Does ARUN invest only in Cambodia?

A. Currently Cambodia is the only country for ARUN’s investment. Other countries will be explored in the future.

Q5. How would I know the progress of the project by the investees?

A. Project progress and financial status of the investees are basically reported every quarter to ARUN. Interactive online communication between the investors and the investees will be organized. Visiting tour to the investee enterprises will be also useful for further communication.

Q6. How can I make an investment with ARUN ?

A. ARUN organizes study group sessions and seminars. Prior to starting the investment, it is recommended to attend the study groups and seminars for deepening your understanding in ARUN’s activities. When the invitation for the investment is called, the investor will go through the designated process of screening, fill out the application form and transfer the fund. Becoming an ARUN investor might require employer’s consent as it means that s/he will join ARUN as staff.

·   For details to participate in ARUN through investment, click here.

Q7. Is there full warranty of the capital?

A. The rules of profit distribution provided by ARUN are applied when the profit generated by ARUN’s investment is handled under the required process which is set by ARUN. It does not guarantee the full return of the capital. It could fall below par value depending on the investment results.

Q8. What is the investment period? Is it possible to cancel the investment before the duration ends?

A. ARUN’s investment cycle assumes five years. Investment with ARUN is to obtain a share of ARUN, LLC. The share is not a security that the investor can trade in the market and it has restrictions on exercising investor’s rights and disposal. For details, please ask ARUN Directors.

Q9. How is the dividend going to be taxed? 

A. Generally speaking, in Japan 20% of tax is deducted from the dividend profit at source. ARUN withholds the tax from the profit in the cash distribution. The deducted amount will be part of the tax exemption at the annual income tax return.  However, some cases may not be applicable as such. Individual tax handling should be done and understood by the investor him/herself. 

Q10. What are the merits to be an ARUN investor?

A. Becoming an ARUN investor allows you not only to provide the opportunity for financial investment but also to extend managerial and technical support to the investees through ARUN. Meeting the social entrepreneurs in developing countries and supporting them will lead the investor to be part of the innovative system of the Social Investment, which gives a real impact to the society.