International shareholding structures & relocation

We advise on the design and implementation of international investment structures for entrepreneurs, family offices and institutional investors. We work in Europe including Switzerland and Liechtenstein, but also internationally from Australia to Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean destinations and North and South America with a focus on the well-known offshore destinations and the UAE.

Our focus is on tax-optimized, legally compliant, efficient and long-term sustainable solutions that reconcile economic interests and tax conditions with the – usually also private – wishes of our clients.

Shareholding and holding structures

We develop and support tailor-made investment models – from formation and structuring to ongoing adjustments. We take into account international tax and corporate law issues as well as regulatory requirements and governance aspects. Particularly in view of the increasingly comprehensive money laundering and tax transparency regulations, we also work closely with banks and advisors in the jurisdictions to ensure that the structures are ultimately “bankable”.

Asset management & tax optimization

We design structural asset management solutions that are geared towards tax optimization, income protection and risk management. Our work creates clear, resilient framework conditions for sustainable asset growth.

Departure

We provide long-term advice on the tax-optimized preparation of a move from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and create structures that help avoid exit tax or wealth tax both in the country of departure and in the country of relocation and give clients the space to decide for themselves, based on clear facts and figures, where the right place is for future steps. It is no help to anyone who undertakes an expensive move away unprepared only to realize after a while that this concept does not fit.

Family offices, funds & institutional investors

We support family offices, funds and institutional investors in setting up, structuring and managing equity and investment vehicles. Our approach combines legal precision with a strategic understanding of capital and investment interests.

Asset Protection

We also focus on the area of asset protection. We develop legally sound structures to effectively protect assets from liability risks, creditor access or unexpected family events – always in compliance with legal requirements and with the aim of achieving the greatest possible stability.