Single Family Office Setup Lawyers
PBL Law Group is the premier law firm for UHNW families, providing expert counsel on the optimal design & jurisdiction for your family office.
- Bespoke Family Office Architecture
- Comparative Jurisdictional Analysis
- Family Office Constitution & Charter
- Global Tax & Regulatory Strategy
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Who Our Single Family Office Set-Up Lawyers Help
Families Post-Liquidity Event
We structure a professional SFO to manage, preserve & grow the capital unlocked from your business sale.
Global UHNW Families
We create a centralised SFO to manage global assets when your family & investments are spread across borders.
Existing Family Offices
We relocate or restructure your SFO to a superior jurisdiction for enhanced tax, regulatory & asset protection outcomes.
Next-Generation Principals
We redesign the family office to align with the next generation's vision, risk appetite & future needs.
Philanthropic Families
We structure your SFO in a premier jurisdiction to power your global philanthropic mission & legacy.
End-to-End SFO Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection Services
Jurisdictional Analysis & Selection
We conduct rigorous, data-driven analysis of leading jurisdictions to select the optimal domicile for your family’s needs.
SFO Legal Architecture
We design the core legal blueprint for your SFO, including its legal form (Trust, Company, Foundation), mandate & charter.
Optimal Holding Structures
We structure tax-efficient holding companies & investment vehicles under your SFO to shield global assets & enhance privacy.
Global Tax & Regulatory Strategy
We develop compliant global strategies that leverages tax treaties & complex regulations to protect your family’s wealth.
Family Governance & Constitution
We draft the formal constitution that governs your family’s decision-making, succession & long-term wealth protection.
Implementation & Relocation
We provide end-to-end management for the establishment of your new SFO or the seamless relocation of an existing one.
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Our Single Family Office Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection Process
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Legacy Architecture
We analyse your family’s goals, risk profile & global footprint to define the SFO’s core strategic mandate.
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Optimised Structure
Our experts design the optimal legal architecture & select the premier jurisdiction to achieve your goals.
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Meticulous Execution
We draft all legal charters & corporate documents, creating the legally-binding framework for your family office.
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Activation & Stewardship
We manage the full establishment or relocation & provide ongoing counsel to ensure its generational success.
A Legacy Decision Deserves World-Class Counsel
Selecting your SFO’s jurisdiction is a critical legacy decision where standard advice exposes your family to profound sovereign & tax risks.
PBL Law Group provides the complete, multi-disciplinary counsel required. Our team of Raea Khan, Mark Lea, George Halikiotis, & Anthony Watson unites elite expertise in legacy architecture, government trust law insight, commercial structuring & complex international tax. We provide the definitive counsel required to build a resilient & tax-efficient legal fortress for your family in a premier global jurisdiction.
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Why Choose Our Single Family Office Set-Up Lawyers
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Government-Level Insight
Our team advised governments on trust law, providing unmatched insight into the tax, privacy & stability of premier global jurisdictions.
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Bespoke Architecture
We design bespoke legal architecture of your family office to align perfectly with your family’s unique mandate, values & legacy.
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Objective Global Analysis
We provide rigorous & independent analysis to select the premier global jurisdiction for your family’s long-term security & prosperity.
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Generational Counsel
We operate with absolute discretion & provide long-term counsel to ensure your SFO remains secure across generations.
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Jurisdiction is Destiny
Your SFO’s jurisdiction is the critical decision that defines your legacy’s future. Increasing tax transparency & geopolitical instability exposes your capital to sovereign risk, wealth taxes & eroding privacy laws. The consequences of this single error are profound & multi-generational.
PBL Law Group provides a rigorous, data-driven analysis of the world’s premier jurisdictions. We assess the stability, tax treaties & privacy laws of jurisdictions to select the optimal domicile for your family’s long-term security & prosperity.
Custom SFO Architecture
Using a generic, off-the-shelf legal structure for your SFO is a critical failure. An inflexible design cannot adapt to evolving family dynamics or investment strategies, leading to governance deadlocks, tax inefficiencies & asset protection vulnerabilities. The structure threatens the legacy it was meant to protect.
Our experts design a bespoke legal blueprint for your SFO from the ground up—from its legal form to its charter. This creates a resilient & sophisticated framework built to last for generations.
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The Holding Structure Shield
Holding global assets through simple companies offers no real protection from jurisdictional risks, creditors or litigation. A single lawsuit in one country can threaten your entire global portfolio, piercing the corporate veil & exposing the family’s core capital.
We structure sophisticated holding companies & investment vehicles under your SFO. This strategy compartmentalises risk & creates a multi-layered legal shield between your family & its assets, delivering a superior level of global asset protection.
Family Governance & Constitutions
The greatest long-term threat to a family’s wealth is not market risk, but internal conflict. Without a formal framework, every major decision can ignite a dispute. This dynamic leads to paralysis, resentment & the erosion of the very wealth the SFO was created to protect.
PBL Law Group provides the framework for enduring stability. We draft a formal Family Constitution & Governance Charter to serve as your family’s rulebook, setting clear, legally-binding processes to ensure your legacy is governed by professional strategy, not emotion.
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FAQs for Single Family Office Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection
What is a Single Family Office (SFO)?
A Single Family Office is a private company established by a UHNW family to manage its investments, legacy & financial affairs. It acts as the central command centre for the family’s entire capital base.
Why is jurisdiction selection so critical?
The SFO’s jurisdiction is its legal home, or domicile. This choice fundamentally dictates the long-term tax treatment, regulatory environment, privacy & legal security of your family’s entire asset base.
What makes a jurisdiction "premier" for an SFO?
Premier jurisdictions offer a combination of political & economic stability, favourable tax treaties, robust privacy laws & a sophisticated legal framework. Common examples include Singapore, Switzerland & Dubai.
What is an SFO's legal "architecture"?
This is the SFO’s core legal blueprint. It includes its legal form (e.g., a Trust, Company or Foundation), its operational mandate & its governance charter, all of which must be designed in concert.
How does an SFO protect my family's assets?
An SFO protects assets by placing them within a sophisticated legal structure in a secure jurisdiction. This creates a legal shield against sovereign risk, litigation & other external threats.
What is the difference between an SFO & a Multi-Family Office (MFO)?
An SFO serves a single family exclusively, offering bespoke control & absolute privacy. An MFO is a commercial enterprise that provides family office services to multiple UHNW clients.
Can any law firm design a family office?
No. This is a highly specialised field requiring deep expertise in international tax, trust law & comparative jurisdictional analysis. This level of counsel is provided by a select few firms, including PBL Law Group.
What legal forms can an SFO take?
An SFO’s legal form depends on the chosen jurisdiction & the family’s goals. Common structures include Private Trust Companies (PTCs), foundations, or a series of dedicated corporate entities.
What is a Family Constitution or Charter?
This is the formal rulebook for your family’s relationship with its wealth. It defines your values, governance, succession rules & dispute resolution mechanisms to prevent future conflict.
How do holding companies improve asset protection?
Holding companies create a multi-layered legal shield between your family & its assets. They compartmentalise risk, ensuring a legal challenge against one asset does not threaten the family’s entire portfolio.
What are the main tax considerations when choosing a jurisdiction?
Key considerations include the jurisdiction’s corporate tax rate, withholding taxes, tax treaties with other countries & any wealth or inheritance taxes. The goal is to select a domicile that offers long-term tax neutrality.
Can I relocate an existing family office?
Yes, an existing SFO can be “re-domiciled” to a more favourable jurisdiction. This is a complex legal process undertaken to enhance tax efficiency, privacy or asset protection.
How long does it take to establish an SFO?
The process typically takes 6 to 12 months. This includes the strategic design phase, jurisdictional selection, legal implementation & operational setup.
Are tax treaties important for an SFO?
Yes, a jurisdiction’s network of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) is critical. A strong treaty network allows the SFO to invest globally with minimal tax friction, which is essential for wealth preservation.
What is the role of specialist legal counsel?
Specialist counsel acts as the chief architect, providing independent analysis of jurisdictions & designing the optimal legal framework. This is a foundational role best undertaken by experts like Raea Khan & Mark Lea.
How Our International Private Client Lawyers Can Assist You
Cross‑Border Tax & Residency
We architect & defend your optimal global tax & residency strategy, turning complexity into a powerful strategic advantage.
Wealth Protection & Privacy
We engineer multi-layered legal fortresses to shield your wealth & privacy from the complex risks of a transparent world.
Investment & Growth Structures
We structure the institutional-grade architecture to professionally deploy, manage & grow your private capital.
Global Mobility & International Residency
We develop the legal & operational framework for a life of global freedom, built on a foundation of absolute security.
International Estate Planning & Legacy
We architect the legal framework to protect your family, business & wealth across borders & generations.
Family Office for UHNWI
We provide the elite counsel to transform your wealth from a collection of assets into an enduring family enterprise.
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