Cross‑Border Tax & Residency Lawyers
PBL Law Group is the leading law firm for architecting your global tax & residency strategy.
- Personal Tax Residency Planning
- Global Corporate Structuring
- Pre- & Post-Immigration Tax
- Tax Treaty & Exit Tax Advisory
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Who Our Cross‑Border Tax & Residency Lawyers Help
Global Entrepreneurs
We design integrated strategies to shield your global business & personal wealth for optimised taxes.
Cross-Border Families
We create a unified strategy to manage the complex tax affairs of family members living across the globe.
Global Nomads
We provide a clear legal framework to manage your personal tax residency & compliance as you live & work globally.
UHNW Migrants
We architect your financial move with critical pre- & post-immigration tax planning for wealth protection.
Family Offices & Investors
We design tax-efficient global corporate structures to hold & manage your investment capital.
End-to-End Cross‑Border Tax & Residency Services
Tax Residency Planning
We architect & defend your optimal personal tax residency to legally protect your global wealth from high-tax jurisdictions.
Pre-/Post‑Immigration Tax Planning
We provide the critical tax structuring required before & after your international move to shield your wealth.
Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies
We design tax-efficient international corporate structures to hold, manage & deploy your global business & investment assets.
Expatriation & Exit Tax
We manage the complex legal & tax requirements of ceasing your tax residency & renouncing citizenship to ensure a clean financial exit.
Income Stream Optimisation
We structure your cross-border income streams to legally minimise withholding taxes (WHT), VAT & GST under applicable tax treaties.
Treaty Utilisation & Tie‑Breaker Opinions
We provide definitive legal opinions on the application of tax treaties to resolve dual residency conflicts & eliminate double taxation.
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Our Cross‑Border Tax & Residency Process
1
Global Blueprint
We audit your global footprint & design the strategic blueprint for your optimal tax & residency architecture.
2
Jurisdiction & Structure
We select the premier jurisdictions & designing the optimal blend of personal & corporate structures to achieve your goals.
3
Global Implementation
We execute the blueprint, managing all residency filings, corporate formations & asset restructuring across borders.
4
Ongoing Counsel & Defence
We provide ongoing counsel to ensure your structure remains compliant & defend your position against any tax challenge.
Elite Counsel for Your Global Footprint
In a world of aggressive tax authorities & zero-tolerance compliance, a poorly planned global footprint is your greatest financial vulnerability. It exposes your entire worldwide wealth to double taxation, audits & penalties. Navigating this requires a level of integrated legal counsel far beyond standard advice.
PBL Law Group provides this complete, partner-led counsel. Our team of Raea Khan, Mark Lea, George Halikiotis, & Anthony Watson unites world-leading expertise in legacy, trust law, commercial structuring & complex tax. We transform your global wealth from a critical risk into a powerful strategic advantage.
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Why Choose Our Cross‑Border Tax & Residency Lawyers
1
Holistic Legal Architecture
A single, integrated strategy for your personal residency, corporate structures & legacy, designed by our legal experts.
2
Elite Partner-Led Defence
Your high-stakes tax & residency position is architected & defended directly by a Partner for superior strategic insight.
3
Clarity in Complexity
We transform the chaos of global tax into a clear, manageable & robust framework that delivers total peace of mind.
4
Proactive Risk Mitigation
Our forward-looking strategies pre-emptively neutralise tax risks, ensuring your global structure is resilient long-term.
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We provide expert private client advice internationally. Meet with our team at our CBD offices in Singapore or Sydney.
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Taxed Everywhere, Resident Nowhere
For the globally mobile, without a single, coherent strategy, you can be claimed as a tax resident by multiple countries simultaneously, while your companies can be taxed where you operate. This creates permanent tax chaos, exposing your entire global wealth to multiple, aggressive tax authorities.
PBL Law Group replaces this chaos with definitive legal architecture. We design & implement a single, integrated tax & residency strategy that establishes a clear, legally defensible position for you & your corporate entities.
Your Financial Exodus
An international move is not just a change of address; it is one of the most significant financial events of your life. A poorly planned move can trigger catastrophic exit taxes, subject your entire legacy to a new inheritance tax regime & expose your foreign trusts & assets to your new country’s tax system.
Our team provides the critical pre- & post-immigration tax planning required to shield your wealth. We manage your exit, structure your assets before you land & integrate you with the new system.
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The Corporate Tax Drag
Your international corporate structure is either a powerful engine for growth or a permanent drag on your enterprise. An “accidental” structure, created over time without a master plan, creates constant tax leakage, operational friction & exposure to jurisdictional risks. This silent inefficiency is a constant drain on your family’s capital.
Our elite tax & commercial counsel designs a superior international structure. We use a tax-efficient holding company in a premier jurisdiction to centralise ownership, unlock tax treaty benefits & create a resilient foundation for your global enterprise.
When the Audit Arrives
In a world of zero-tolerance compliance & data sharing, every UHNW family’s tax position will eventually be challenged. When the audit letter arrives, the only thing that matters is whether your structure is legally robust & defensible. An ambiguous or poorly documented position will fail under scrutiny.
We build your defence from day one. Our entire approach is to architect a tax & residency position that is supported by a robust body of evidence & legal argument. We provide the elite counsel required to withstand & win any challenge from a global tax authority.
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FAQs for Cross‑Border Tax & Residency Planning
What is the difference between tax residency & citizenship?
Citizenship grants you a passport & political rights. Tax residency is a legal status that gives a country the right to tax your worldwide income; it is determined by factors like your physical presence & personal ties, not your passport.
How can I become a tax resident in two countries at once?
This “dual residency” occurs when you meet the domestic tax residency tests of two different countries in the same year. This is a common and high-risk situation for globally mobile individuals, often leading to double taxation.
What is the role of a tax treaty?
A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement between two countries. Its primary roles are to prevent double taxation, provide “tie-breaker” rules to resolve dual residency conflicts, and reduce cross-border withholding taxes.
What is an international holding company?
It is a company, typically in a premier, tax-efficient jurisdiction, created to hold shares in your operating businesses or investment assets across different countries. It is a foundational tool for a tax-efficient global structure.
Why is pre-immigration tax planning so important?
Planning before you move is critical because it allows you to legally structure your assets to shield them from your new country’s tax system. Once you become a tax resident, it is often too late to implement these protective measures.
What is an "exit tax"?
An exit tax is a tax levied by some countries on the unrealised capital gains of your assets when you cease to be a tax resident. It is a significant financial risk that requires proactive planning to legally mitigate.
What is Permanent Establishment (PE) risk?
PE risk is the risk that your personal activities in a foreign country could unintentionally make your business liable for local corporate taxes, even if it has no office there. It is a major risk for global founders.
What are Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules?
CFC rules are domestic laws that can allow your home country to tax the profits of your foreign companies, even if the profits haven’t been brought home. A sophisticated corporate structure is needed to navigate these rules.
Does my personal tax residency affect my company?
Yes, profoundly. Your personal tax residency can determine how your foreign companies are taxed under CFC rules. An integrated strategy that aligns both is essential.
What is a "tax-efficient" jurisdiction?
It is a country with a stable legal system, a broad tax treaty network, and a favourable corporate tax regime. The goal is to find a premier, reputable jurisdiction that offers long-term tax neutrality, not just a zero-tax rate.
Can my family's location affect my tax residency?
Yes. The location of your spouse and children is a primary factor in determining your “centre of vital interests,” which is a key test used in tax treaties to resolve dual residency disputes.
What is the first step in creating a global tax strategy?
The first step is a comprehensive audit of your entire global footprint. This includes your personal travel, your family’s locations, your business operations, and the current legal ownership of all your assets.
How do I choose the right structure for my business?
The optimal structure (e.g., a holding company) depends on your specific business, your global footprint, and your long-term goals. It requires a bespoke analysis of your commercial and tax objectives.
How does this planning interact with my estate plan?
Your cross-border tax and residency plan is a fundamental part of your estate plan. It determines your domicile for inheritance tax purposes and the structure through which your legacy will be transferred.
Why do I need a lawyer for this, not just an accountant?
Accountants focus on annual tax compliance and reporting. Elite legal counsel, like PBL Law Group, are the architects who design and implement the legally-binding corporate structures and residency strategies that your tax plan is built upon.
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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