Corporate Structuring
Whether you are a private investor or a company, the right focus on the corporate structure can be just as important and profitable as the focus on returns. The set-up and running cost of a structure needs to reflect the size of the assets and benefits of that structure. It can be as straightforward as simply setting up a holding company above operational companies, so that the profits are taxed at the holding level. Or, various companies and trusts in a variety of jurisdictions can be used in order to benefit from local and double tax treaties. Sometimes there is an existing corporate structure which no longer reflects the reality of the business activity today and is too costly. In such cases we sanity check and correct the existing corporate structure to be simpler and more cost effective.
RESULTS OF THE RIGHT CORPORATE STRUCTURE FOR COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY ARE:
Optimised taxation, benefiting from double taxation treaties, and advantages of local tax reliefs
Protection of assets such as intellectual property
Facilitating joint ventures, shareholder agreements, subsidiaries, franchises
Raising capital via bank financing or investors: creating an entity which is attractive or compliant for banks and investors to invest in or loan to
Supporting growth via financing or geographical expansion and facilitating trade with local or regional partners
Overcoming barriers such as foreign capital restrictions; customs duties and procedures
RESULTS OF THE RIGHT CORPORATE STRUCTURE FOR PRIVATE WEALTH AND FAMILY OFFICE PURPOSES ARE:
Optimised taxation, benefiting from double taxation treaties, and advantages of local tax reliefs
Protection of assets such as shares, property, leisure assets and art by separating these from the natural person or company into an entity free from potential claims in legal issues or taxing authorities
Financing backed by assets, held in a separate entity so the asset can be placed as collateral
Preparation of inheritance planning
Separation of assets for family and preservation purpose
We also manage the process of incorporations and registrations (Trusts, Foundations, Companies, Branches, LLCs), business licences, labour visas and other requirements for starting business activities in the region. If the entity to be set up is not in one of the 12 Jurisdictions offered by F Trust, we coordinate with local advisors and service providers on your behalf. And, on a global basis, we can likewise assist by managing various service providers in areas such as fiduciary services and banking requirements.