Company Formations
Areas of Practice
Company Formation
We offer comprehensive consultancy services for Company Formations and acquisition of new companies, private label funds and trusts and foundations, mainly in connection with the financing of projects and associated project companies – in SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle).
Of course, we are also available for individual counselling services if you’re planning on taking a reputable company formation at these locations. Through our expertise and our global network, we can fulfil every demand and are also accessible by telephone for feedback.
We always implement advice to the financial structure and possible fiscal disadvantages, however, we can not give either legal and tax advice (during the formation process) if we are not appointed to. Making contact with your lawyer and/or accountant by actively involving them in the development process is not only beneficial but also desirable from our point of view.
We develop company structures and establish companies “onshore” as EU companies and in related destinations (Switzerland, Liechtenstein – no EU Member States but bilaterally associated) as well as at traditional offshore destinations.
Corporate Services
Being a professional Corporate Services Provider with more than two decades experience now, you can rely on trustworthy high-end expert service. We run own Offices in various Countries across Europe and also maintain a vast international network to achieve our client’s goals.
And the good news is, with our background in international taxation, we know what we are doing. If things won’t fit, they won’t fit and we often recommend NOT to create Corporate Structures. It is important to meet international OECD Standards to avoid failure and possible allegations if it comes to Company Formations abroad, EU and Offshore.
For all other clients, we offer a full range of Corporate Services, from drafting documents to a formation, archiving and taking care of you your annual filings.
Worldwide Company Formations
If you are convinced that an offshore company structure is the right choice for you – after a proper assessment of your personal situation – we are able to offer reasonably priced company formations in the following jurisdictions:
Bahamas Belize British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Gibraltar Hong Kong Isle of Man Jersey & Guernsey Panama Seychelles Singapore St. Kitts & Nevis US Delaware
Holding Structures
A holding structure is not legal form but a way to organize several companies and permanent establishments, on- and offshore in a certain way with each other using the same corporate parent.
Generally one can organize a holding structure differently – as a Management Holding, Financial Holding or Operational Holding whereas the first two forms are widespread and more common.
Often a holding structure makes sense to bundle business activities while creating synergy effects for the purpose of cost reduction. Speak to us to discuss possibilities for your family-run SME.
Permanent Establishments
Any business activity carried out abroad in a foreign country (other than the country where the company is registered) which results in revenue being generated (which can either be revenue generated directly in the country or where the activity in the country contributes to the “group” entity’s revenue), is likely to be deemed by local authorities as having created a “PE”. What this means is that the local country tax authorities will assess corporate tax on a deemed revenue arising in-country. In most countries in order to recognize a PE, it needs to be formally registered under some corporate identity, typically a branch, representative office, or a subsidiary entity.
Onshore & Offshore
It is not forbidden to own an Offshore Company for a legitimate purpose. However, if the sole purpose of your Offshore Entity is Tax Avoidance or even worse Tax Evasion, you should reconsider all options.
Speak to us to find more about how to comply with national Tax rules. There are other more suitable options to reduce your Tax Bill.
Trusts & Foundations
We offer high net worth individuals, corporations, foundations and other institutional investors a sound and independent advice on all issues related to wealth management, its succession and inheritance rules.
We see ourselves as independent consultants for, among other things, the long-term structuring of assets. We attach particular importance when creating an individual and intergenerational wealth strategy involving existing company structures and the family environment alongside with support to planning and execution of succession plans.
Please note that we would not do asset management itself as we are not specialized in and believe, others may do better. So we swapped this according to clients needs to appropriate banks and asset managers.
For our international clientele, we establish foundations and trusts at various locations, always taking into account your individual requirements and with the necessary expertise that you can expect.
Private Label Funds
For our international clientele, we establish Private Label Funds at various locations, always taking into account your individual requirements and with the necessary expertise that you can expect.