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Setting up a company abroad?

Find out how to do it in a legally compliant way:
Structure internationally
Reduce your tax burden
Protect assets
Preserve wealth
You can reduce your tax burden legally. We will be happy to advise you in depth and offer a free initial consultation.
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Pros and cons of setting up a company abroad

When relocating your residence:
  • An exit tax may be due in your current country of residence

  • Unrealised gains may become taxable before you leave

  • A restructuring of assets often needs to be planned early
Without emigrating:
  • The place of effective management can shift taxation back to your home country

  • CFC rules can attribute foreign profits to you personally

  • A majority shareholding or controlling position can, depending on the legal system, increase the tax burden
What makes international structures attractive?

International structuring does not mean loopholes or convoluted arrangements. It is about choosing the right country and the right structure for your business and personal circumstances.

Different states offer different advantages. Some have competitive corporate tax rates. Others offer a high level of legal certainty, stable banking systems, or a strategically favourable location. What matters is how your corporate structure and your personal tax residence interact. A low tax rate alone does not guarantee efficiency if the overall structure does not suit your situation.

A well-thought-out international structure can help you operate globally, manage risks, optimise liquidity, and create long-term flexibility. It can also support asset protection and future planning, especially where business activities or investments span several countries.

There is no universally “best country”. The right solution depends on your residence, your business model, and your long-term objectives. When all factors are cleanly aligned, an international structure provides clarity, control, and sustainable growth.

Arrange a free consultation to review your current structure and identify opportunities for optimisation.

Which locations worldwide are best suited to pay as little tax as possible?
Tax Burden Banking Reputation Bureaucracy Legal Security Costs
USA 21-0%
from EUR 1,900
Singapore 0%
from EUR 2,950
Hong Kong 0%
from EUR 1,900
Cyprus 15%
from EUR 1,900
Malta 5%
from EUR 2,500
Ireland 12,5%
from EUR 1,950
Trust 0%
from EUR 4,900
England 25-19%
from EUR 1,000

Tax compliance in your country of residence

Your country of residence may impose tax and reporting obligations for foreign business activities and dividend income, in certain cases even if profits are not distributed.

Depending on your personal situation, a suitable holding structure may be required to comply with tax rules and avoid unnecessary tax risks.

To determine which jurisdiction and structure best meet your requirements, please use the contact form and describe your plans in as much detail as possible.

Our advisers will be happy to review your case and advise you accordingly.

1.
Analyse needs
We analyse your situation to define goals, risk appetite, tax exposure, and priorities in asset protection.
2.
Carry out a location assessment
We compare potential jurisdictions based on tax law, banking access, compliance requirements, and your country of residence.
3.
Set up a company and, where applicable, a foundation
Open accounts and custody accounts and, if required, implement asset management

Our advantages

Tax optimisation
Tax optimisation
Reduce your tax burden legally by 50–85% at home and abroad.
Sustainable asset protection
Sustainable asset protection
Safeguard your assets for the long term against economic and legal risks.
Cross-border business models
Cross-border business models
Develop international corporate structures for greater economic freedom.
Corporate structure & company formation
Corporate structure & company formation
Optimise your corporate and shareholding structures for growth and tax savings.
Foundations & asset management
Foundations & asset management
Use tailored foundation structures for future generations.
Emigration & exit taxation
Emigration & exit taxation
We support your change of residence while avoiding exit taxation.
Personal advice & implementation
Personal advice & implementation
Individual solutions with personal support – from analysis through to implementation.
Exclusive network of experts
Exclusive network of experts
Access to experienced tax advisers, lawyers, and international business experts.

How our clients have successfully reduced their tax burden with our strategies

Comprehensive personal advice with a great result!
Conversation in Nice with our long-standing client Marco about our collaboration to date.
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Marco V.
Conversation with Andreas Schneider
Andreas relocated to Switzerland many years ago and shares his experiences of Switzerland and of us as his trusted partner throughout the journey.
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W-V Law Firm LLP

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Advised and supported more than 2,000 clients
Leading law firm in the European region
Leading law firm in the European region
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Always solution-focused and personally available