Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies Lawyers
PBL Law Group is the top-tier law firm for designing tax-efficient international corporate structures.
- International Holding Company Design
- Tax Treaty & Substance Planning
- Cross-Border Asset & IP Holding
- Jurisdiction & Domicile Selection
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Who Our Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies Lawyers Help
Global Entrepreneurs
We design tax-efficient holding structures for your international business expansion & operations.
UHNW Investors
We create international holding companies to centralise & tax-optimise your global investment portfolio.
IP Owners & Tech Founders
We establish structures in premier jurisdictions to hold, protect & tax-optimise your intellectual property.
Multinational Groups
We restructure your existing corporate group to enhance tax efficiency & simplify your global governance.
Founders Planning an Exit
We design the optimal holding structure to legally minimise tax on the future sale of your business.
End-to-End Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies Services
Global Holding Company Design
We design tax-efficient international holding companies to centralise the ownership of your global assets & operating businesses.
Jurisdictional Selection
We conduct a rigorous analysis of premier jurisdictions to select the optimal, tax-efficient legal home for your holding company.
Tax Treaty Optimisation
We structure your group to legally access the benefits of favourable tax treaties, minimising cross-border withholding taxes.
IP & Intangible Asset Holding
We establish structures in premier jurisdictions for the tax-efficient holding & protection of valuable intellectual property.
Cross-Border Financing
We design tax-efficient financing & profit repatriation strategies to manage the flow of capital across your global group.
Corporate Reorganisation
We manage the complex legal & tax aspects of restructuring your multinational group for enhanced efficiency & compliance.
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Our Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies Process
1
Strategic Blueprint
We analyse your global operations & assets to design the blueprint for your optimal corporate structure.
2
Jurisdiction & Entity Selection
Our experts select the premier, tax-efficient jurisdiction & the optimal legal entities to achieve your strategic goals.
3
Meticulous Implementation
We manage the full legal & regulatory process, incorporating all entities & drafting all governance documents.
4
Activation & Compliance
We activate your new structure, oversee asset transfers & provide ongoing counsel for long-term compliance.
World-Leading Architecture for Global Enterprise
A suboptimal international corporate structure creates permanent tax leakage & exposes you to jurisdictional risks. Standard legal advice is dangerously inadequate for navigating the complexities of tax treaties, substance requirements & CFC rules.
PBL Law Group provides the elite, multi-disciplinary counsel required. Our team unites leading authorities: Anthony Watson on complex international tax; George Halikiotis on cross-border transactions; Raea Khan on legacy integration; & Mark Lea on the foundational trust laws for private holdings. We build bespoke resilient, compliant & tax-efficient global corporate structures.
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Why Choose Our Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies Lawyers
1
Elite Tax-Driven Design
Our structures are designed by top-tier tax advisors for a resilient & maximally tax-efficient global architecture.
2
Jurisdictional Mastery
We conduct rigorous analysis to select the premier, most stable legal home for your international holding company.
3
Substance & Compliance
We engineer genuine commercial substance into your structure to withstand the scrutiny of global tax authorities.
4
Partner-Led Execution
Your global structure is architected & implemented by a Partner, delivering a superior level of strategic insight.
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The Accidental Structure
Most global businesses grow organically, creating an “accidental” corporate structure. This ad-hoc arrangement is a permanent drag on your enterprise, creating tax inefficiencies, operational friction, and exposing the entire group to risks from a single subsidiary’s failure.
PBL Law Group replaces this chaos with architectural precision. We design a clean, tax-efficient International Holding Company in a premier jurisdiction to centralise ownership, streamline governance, and create a resilient foundation for your global enterprise.
The Substance Trap
Choosing a holding company jurisdiction based on a zero-tax rate alone is a critical and outdated error. Global tax authorities now disregard structures that lack genuine commercial “substance,” leading to catastrophic tax penalties and reputational damage.
Our elite tax counsel designs structures that are not just tax-efficient, but resilient and compliant. We select a premier jurisdiction and engineer genuine substance into your operations, ensuring your structure withstands the intense scrutiny of global tax authorities.
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Trapped Capital
Earning profits globally is one thing; accessing them is another. Without a sophisticated structure, your capital is trapped in foreign subsidiaries, subject to heavy withholding taxes (often 20-30%) every time you try to repatriate it, severely damaging your group’s liquidity.
We unlock your global cashflow. We architect your corporate group to legally access the benefits of favourable tax treaties, allowing you to move capital and repatriate profits with minimal tax friction.
Your Crown Jewels, Exposed
Your company’s most valuable asset is often its Intellectual Property (IP). Holding this “crown jewel” within a high-risk operating company is a catastrophic vulnerability, exposing it to seizure from lawsuits, creditors, or insolvency.
We build a fortress for your IP. We establish a dedicated IP holding company in a premier, tax-efficient jurisdiction, creating a legal shield that separates your most valuable asset from operational risks and optimises its global royalty streams.
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FAQs for Global Corporate Structuring & Holding Companies
What is an international holding company?
It is a specialised company, established in a premier jurisdiction, whose primary purpose is to own shares in subsidiary operating companies across different countries. It acts as the central hub for your global group.
Why use a holding company instead of owning shares directly?
A holding company creates a central point of control, streamlines governance, and is the cornerstone of a tax-efficient global strategy. It allows for efficient capital movement and provides a layer of liability protection.
What makes a good jurisdiction for a holding company?
A premier jurisdiction offers political stability, a strong legal system, a broad network of tax treaties, and a favourable corporate tax regime. It is about the overall strategic environment, not just a zero-tax rate.
What are "economic substance" requirements?
These are international rules requiring a company to have genuine commercial activity in its jurisdiction (e.g., offices, staff). A holding company without substance can be disregarded by tax authorities, leading to severe penalties.
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 subsidiaries, even if those profits have not been repatriated. Expert structuring is required to legally navigate these rules.
How do tax treaties reduce tax on my business?
Tax treaties prevent double taxation and often reduce “withholding taxes” on cross-border payments like dividends, interest, and royalties. A well-placed holding company is the key to unlocking these benefits.
Why is a special company needed to hold Intellectual Property (IP)?
Holding valuable IP in a dedicated, secure, and tax-efficient jurisdiction is a critical asset protection strategy. It separates your “crown jewels” from high-risk operating companies and optimises global royalty streams.
Can I restructure my existing corporate group?
Yes. A corporate reorganisation can realign an “accidental” structure into a more efficient and resilient one. This is a complex process involving legal and tax considerations in every country of operation.
What is "profit repatriation"?
This is the process of moving profits from a foreign subsidiary back to the parent company. An efficient corporate structure is designed to make this process as seamless and tax-efficient as possible.
How does a holding company protect my assets?
It creates a legal firewall between your different operating subsidiaries. If one subsidiary fails or is sued, the creditors cannot typically attack the shares of the other, healthier parts of the group.
Is this different from personal asset protection?
Yes. This is focused on structuring your corporate assets and business operations. Personal asset protection is focused on shielding your personal wealth from all risks, including those of your business.
How do you ensure a structure is compliant long-term?
Long-term compliance requires proactive management. This includes maintaining economic substance, holding regular board meetings, and adapting the structure as international tax laws, like the BEPS initiatives, evolve.
How long does it take to implement a new structure?
A full international reorganisation can take 6-12 months. It involves strategic design, jurisdiction selection, incorporation of new entities, and the legal transfer of assets and shares.
What is the first step in designing a global structure?
The first step is a deep analysis of your current and future business operations, your asset base, and your long-term objectives. This forms the strategic blueprint for the entire structure.
Why is legal counsel essential, not just accounting advice?
Accountants focus on tax compliance, while elite legal counsel, like PBL Law Group, are the architects of the structure. We design the legal framework, manage regulatory risk, and implement the corporate architecture that the tax strategy 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
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Investment & Growth Structures
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International Estate Planning & Legacy
We architect the legal framework to protect your family, business & wealth across borders & generations.
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