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NON-EU & Offshore Company Formations
We offer comprehensive consultancy services for the formation 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 counseling services if you’re planning on taking a reputable company formation at these locations. Through our expertise and our global network we can fullfill every demands and are also accessible by telephone for feedback.
We always implement advice to the fiscal 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.
Advantages of an Company outside of the EU
It does not always have to be a new company founded in far corners of the world, to take advantage of tax-related design options or succession plans successfully.
Who ever went to the Seychelles or Cayman Islands for holidays knows the hardships that can bring such a trip with. Holidays is certainly enjoyable, but one is happy to come back home after 14-18 hours of travelling time. How can one set up an everyday business in all seriousness on this basis? This is hardly possible and the Treasury know the problems.
An offshore company, bought through a cheap company formation agency without deeper consinderations and without appropriate structures in place, will fail and put you at risk. The storage of company documents at home, represents the classic invitation for the tax investigation. While we can help in such cases with a good legal advice, we suggest weighting the pros and cons in advance and put a proper legal structure in place to avoid anything like that happens.
The EU, especially after the EU enlargement, offers quite interesting perspectives, which can be fully exploited. But there are also sensible uses for offshore companies.
However, classic offshore companies can be implemented as needed and with a real purpose behind. For projects or specific transactions such as foundations and trusts, transfer pricing or reinsurance.
Talk to us about your ideas and plans – we are available in London, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Prague or Malta and Cyprus.
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A new company within the EU helps you avoiding tax estimations at your …
- You want to enter new markets or like to make changes in your operating structure - (Germany - Austria) for German spoken markets
- You intend to use the EU-company as a branch/subsidiary/parent of an EU company or a company with DTA (double taxation agreement) ==>The companies must be places in countries with existing DTA. Within EU, this design is particularly suitable for countries that have a liberal relation to offshore companies (Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Spain).
- You intend to set up an Insurance and/or Re- Insurance business
- You need Asset Protection and intend to set up a Foundation or a Trust
- You want to move to another Jurisdiction
We are here to help you to find the right jurisdiction for you or discuss advantages and disadvantages of the jurisdiction of your choice. We will assess whether your idea is feasible or not and advise you how to amend your plans to get moving.
Our proven Solutions for NON-EU Companies (Offshore)
Switzerland
Switzerland has been always one of the most required jurisdiction. The old tax regime for holding companies has helped to achieve good and tax efficient structures. Furthermore, the bank sector has a good reputation and it was no problem to obtain bank accounts. However, this has changed.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein was known as a jurisdiction, where secret bank accounts with low compliance were held. However, this has changed in the past 15 years and Liechtenstein turn into a veritable alternative to Switzerland. Clear tax structures and no witholding tax.
Hongkong
Hongkong has been exciting business location in Asia. A good banking sector, legal framework and clear tax structures. Hence, Hongkong was the main business hub in Asia. Due to the lastest political developments of the past years, we recommend more reliable jurisdictions.
Singapore
Singapore is and always has been an exciting business location. A good legal framework, clear tax structures and a good banking sector. Singapore is one of the main business hubs in Asia and delivers outstanding opportunities. In comparison to Hongkong, the political situation is calm.
Ilse of Man
The Isle of Man has a lot to offer – at least for Motorcycle Enthusiasts. The small island has a good legal and tax framework and due to its proximity to the UK a good banking sector. However, due to CFC-Taxation, comapnies in Manx are not suitable for EU-citizens. If you live NON-EU, it may make sense.
Our approved Solutions
Switzerland
This modern way of funding has been all over the media in recent years. Find out if your project is suitable for such a funding solution. With us, you can rely on expert advice and years of experience to successfully implement your project.
Liechtenstein
Some Start-Ups require smaller amounts of funding and have some kind of assets available, that might be used as collateral. Or they just need technical equipment, we may finance through a Leasing or Hire Purchase contract.
Andorra
Crowd Funding might be an interesting alternative to raise the capital much needed. We offer sophisticated and bespoke solutions to our customers at reasonable, flexible terms and conditions to highly competitive rates.
Campo D' Italia
No project is like another and therefore requires an individual approach. We offer just that – an assessment of each and any project to find a scalable funding solution according to needs.
Hongkong
This modern way of funding has been all over the media in recent years. Find out if your project is suitable for such a funding solution. With us, you can rely on expert advice and years of experience to successfully implement your project.
Singapore
Some Start-Ups require smaller amounts of funding and have some kind of assets available, that might be used as collateral. Or they just need technical equipment, we may finance through a Leasing or Hire Purchase contract.
Gibraltar
Crowd Funding might be an interesting alternative to raise the capital much needed. We offer sophisticated and bespoke solutions to our customers at reasonable, flexible terms and conditions to highly competitive rates.
Ilse of Man
No project is like another and therefore requires an individual approach. We offer just that – an assessment of each and any project to find a scalable funding solution according to needs.