Switzerland
Swiss companies in holding, participation and operating contexts.
Company Formation
Formation and structuring of companies with an international context.
SLA Tax Advisory supports the selection, preparation and coordination of suitable company structures with a focus on tax position, substance, bankability and documentation.
Jurisdictions and structures
Dubai / Abu DhabiAG / GmbH Structure location GmbH / Holding EU reference International
UAE
Free Zone companies, Mainland setups, holdings, SPVs and offshore references.
Liechtenstein
Foundation, establishment and company references for wealth, participation and succession matters.
Germany
GmbH, UG, GmbH & Co. KG, holding structures and supplementary legal forms.
Cyprus
Limited, LBG, trust and foundation-related structures and non-dom references.
Singapore, Hong Kong, USA
Asia structures, US LLCs and cross-border participation models.
Questions before formation
- Who will actually act, who will make decisions and where will the operational centre be located?
- Which income will the company earn and from which countries will clients, assets or services originate?
- Which banking relationship is needed and which KYC, UBO and source-of-funds materials will be required?
- Which ongoing duties will arise: accounting, tax filings, substance evidence, registers, AML, UBO and annual filings?
- Whether the company is intended to hold participations, real estate, digital assets, loans, IP rights or operating activities.
Typical documents
- Passport and address documents of shareholders, directors and controlling persons.
- Organisation chart of the intended structure with ownership and control rights.
- Short description of activity, clients, funds flow and planned contracts.
- Source-of-wealth and source-of-funds materials for banks and service providers.
- Existing company records, tax assessments, financial statements or participation agreements.
Outcome
- Recommendation which jurisdiction and legal form may fit the objective.
- Formation and bankability roadmap with sequence, documents and responsibilities.
- Notes on tax risks, substance requirements and ongoing duties.
- Coordination with local advisers and service providers where required.