Form your offshore holding company backed by our expert support
Are you someone envisioning controlling multiple subsidiaries? An offshore company formation with a holding structure is the most viable option. Of late it has become the absolute favorites for corporations and businesses aiming for global wealth management and tax optimization.
An offshore holding company is a company type that is registered in tax havens to enjoy full proof asset protection and relaxed local laws. It is also known as a parent company since it owns and controls multiple businesses. Rather than involving in typical day-to-day business operations, they are designed for centralized assets management, holding financial instruments and leverage acquired passive income. Apart from being the guardian corporation they also have the competitive advantage of operating in an offshore jurisdiction. Hence this amalgamation of an offshore holding company formation has been sought after by business enthusiasts and expats worldwide.
Purpose: For tapping into diverse investments and enhancing their portfolios.
Purpose: For holding global investments, trademarks and IPs.
Purpose: To manage their wealth, succession planning and for effective asset protection.
These companies are globally pursued for their numerous benefits. Some of the key benefits are as follows:
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Starting a holding company can be flawless if the right steps are followed. Below are the necessary steps that needs to be followed for an effective start:
Don’t get confused with the terms offshore and holding company. They are just big corporations having multiple businesses under them across foreign locations! During the planning process, make sure to be crystal clear about the following questions:
What is an offshore jurisdiction?
Do I know enough about holding companies?
Do the features of this company type fulfill your end goals?
The next step is to choose the best offshore jurisdiction for a holding company, ticking all the required criterias. The top 5 locations worth mentioning are:
Decide whether you want to incorporate as an IBC, LLC or operate as trust bodies. This will leverage the formation process with lesser legal entanglements.
Come up with a business name that supports your purpose and complies with the legal norms of the selected offshore location.
Be handy with the documents.
Make sure you have all the required documents ready for initiating the incorporation process. They are documents containing personal and corporate information which needs to submitted to the concerned offshore authority:
After submission of the legal documents, you will receive a Certificate of Incorporation. This ensures that your holding company is successfully registered and is set for business operations.
After company formation the next step is to open a company bank account for obtaining dividends and multiple investment returns.
The final step is to get help from offshore holding experts who can perform the pre and post incorporation activities and deal with regulatory authorities.
The quest for holding a company does not end with mere selection of a tax relaxing jurisdiction. The regulatory bodies have amended stricter rules to combat potential risks that tag along with fraudulent business operations. Some of the notable legal requisites are as follows:
Selecting the right location for your company involves considering various factors such as low tax rates, full asset control and long term business support. The key is to select a jurisdiction that best supports your holding company objectives. Below are the best jurisdictions for holding companies:
Starting a holding company can be a strategic move for businesses and investors aiming for cross borders assets and subsidiaries control. The main crux lies in selecting a jurisdiction that supports your business goals and being compliant with both the domestic and offshore regulatory frameworks. Our team at SCR specializes in company formation and are well recognised for credible services. Contact us today to build your own offshore holding company!
SCR and its affiliated entities are independent management consulting firms that provide professional guidance and support services related to company formation and allied activities in Seychelles. Please note that we are not a government body, regulatory authority, or official registrar. All company-related licenses, registrations, and compliance documents are issued solely by the relevant government authorities. SCR and its representatives facilitate the process of company formation and related services but do not issue any official documentation.
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