Andorra Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Andorra neither levies corporate profits tax, nor dividends tax, capital gains tax, withholding tax or sales tax. However, company set up requires a 67% shareholding by an Andorran citizen. Our Andorra company set up fees are US$15,000, depending on the corporate structure and range of professional services required. For more detailed information, visit our Andorra Company Formation page.

Austria Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
If properly-structured, an Austrian limited liability company allows international entrepreneurs to legitimately receive low-taxed dividends received from global subsidiaries. Our Austria company set up fees are Year 1: US$11,400 and Year 2 US$6,900. For more detailed information, visit our Austria Company Formation page.

Belgium Company Formation

Limited Liability Company

Dividends received in a Belgian company from EU companies are usually free of withholding tax. Investment income from tax treaty partners will normally suffer a much reduced level of withholding tax. Belgium company set up fees are: Year 1: US$4,100 Year 2: US$2,600. For more detailed information, visit our Belgium Company Formation page.

Cyprus Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
The major advantage that Cyprus has over other jurisdictions is its range of treaties with Central and Eastern Europe. The income of a Cypriot holding company is taxed at 10%. This can be reduced by credits for any foreign tax suffered if the subsidiary is in a treaty country. Company set up fees are: Year 1: US$4,500 Year 2: US$2,500. For more detailed information, visit our Cyprus Company Formation page.

Denmark Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
As a result of legislation that came into force in Denmark in 1999, there is i) no tax on dividends received from foreign subsidiaries ii) no capital gains tax if holding held for more than 3 years iii) no Danish dividend withholding tax on dividends paid out to the parent, wherever it is located. Company set up fees are: Year 1: US$8,200 and Year 2 onwards: US$7,400. For more information visit our Denmark Company Formation page.

Germany Company Formation

Limited Liability Company

A Limited Liability Company (GmbH) is the most common form of German company for entrepreneurs to set up. However, Germany's high corporate tax rates, complex tax legislation and high incorporation costs make company set up less attractive. Our company set up fees are: Year 1: US$7,000 and Year 2 onwards US$4,250. For more detailed information, visit our Germany Company Formation page.

Gibraltar Company Formation

Non-resident Limited Liability Company
The most practical type of all offshore corporate entities available in Gibraltar is the non-resident company. There is no capital gains tax, gift tax, wealth tax nor value-added tax in Gibraltar. Company set up fees are: Year 1: US$2,000 and Year 2 onwards: US$1,100. For more detailed information, visit our Gibraltar Company Formation page.

Guernsey Company Formation

Exempt Company
If properly structured, a Guernsey Exempt Company is an ideal way to book international profits without paying corporation tax. To receive tax exempt international income (outside Guernsey), the company pays an annual fee of 600 pounds sterling (US$1,200) to the Guernsey government. Our company set up fees start at US$7,900 in Year 1 and US$3,500 in Year 2. For more detailed information, visit our Guernsey Company Formation page.

Hungary Company Formation

Holding Company
Hungarian corporate tax ranges from a low 10% to 16%. Dividends paid to any resident or non-resident person are legally tax-exempt, and there is no withholding tax. Company set up fees start at US$8,100 in Year 1 and US$4,700 in Year 2. For more detailed information, visit our Hungary Company Formation page.

Ireland Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Ireland's corporate tax rate of 12.5% is one of the lowest in the European Union. Furthermore, an Irish company accesses a wide network of double taxation agreements Ireland has signed. Company set up costs are Year 1: US$5,100 and Year 2: US$2,200. For more detailed information, visit our Ireland Company Formation page.

Isle of Man Company Formation

Exempt Company
If properly structured, an Isle of Man Exempt Company is an ideal way to book international profits without paying corporation tax. To receive tax exempt international income (outside the Isle of Man), the company pays an annual fee of 430 pounds sterling (US$850) to the Isle of Man government. Our company set up fees start at US$2,500 in Year 1 and US$1,500 in Year 2. For more detailed information, visit our Isle of Man Company Formation page.

Jersey Company Formation

Exempt Company
A Jersey Exempt Company pays a fixed annual fee of 600 pounds sterling to receive tax-exempt international in come (outside Jersey). An Exempt Company has minimal accounting obligations, and beneficial owners enjoy confidentiality. Company set up fees are: Year 1: US$3,500 and Year 2 onwards: US$2,100. For more detailed information, visit our Jersey Company Formation page.

Latvia Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
If properly structured, a Latvian company can act as a tax-efficient subsidiary for an EU parent company under the terms of the EU Parent/Subsidiary Directive. 100% foreign ownership is permitted. Company set up fees start at US$7,100 in Year 1 and US$3,600 in Year 2. For more detailed information, visit our Latvia Company Formation page.

Liechtenstein Company Formation

Anstalt (Enterprise)
Although a Liechtenstein Anstalt is a tax-efficient entity, it has a high minimum capital requirement of 30,000 Swiss Francs. Company set up fees are Year 1: US$8,400 and Year 2: US$5,900. For more detailed information, visit our Liechtenstein Company Formation page.

Luxembourg Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
There are two types of holding company used in Luxembourg. The original '1929' company and the more recent 'Societe de Participation Financiere' (SOPARFI). This company is tax-exempt on any investment income, and there is no withholding tax on distributions. Company set up fees are: Year 1: US$14,600 and Year 2 onwards: US$9,600. For more detailed information, visit our Luxembourg Company Formation page.

Madeira Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Companies incorporated in the Madeira International Business Centre (IBC) are registered as Portuguese companies pay corporate tax of 3%. Company set up fees are Year 1: US$7,500 and Year 2: US$4,500. For more detailed information, visit our Madeira Company Formation page.

Malta Company Formation

International Trading Company
A Maltese company allows entrepreneurs to register for EU VAT and gain access to a network of double taxation treaties with countries including Australia, France, Germany, Singapore, South Africa, the US and the UK. Our company set up fees are Year 1: US$4,900 and Year 2: US$3,000. For more detailed information, visit our Malta Company Formation page.

Monaco Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Although the tax benefits are quite limited, a Monaco company may have several uses, including as an administrative headquarters for a foreign company or another non-profit cost centre. Company set up costs are Year 1: US$19,000 and Year 2: US$10,000. For more detailed information, visit our Monaco Company Formation page.

Netherlands Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Company set up costs are high because of high government company set up fees and a minimum capital requirement of 18,000 Euros (US$23,000). However, a Dutch company accesses one of the world’s most extensive double tax treaty networks, allowing a company to minimise withholding tax on incoming dividends. Company set up costs are Year 1: US$10,940 and Year 2: US$5,500. For more detailed information, visit our Netherlands Company Formation page.

Russia Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
A Russian company is a ideal way to do business in this expanding economy. A Russian company can be 100% foreign-owned, although the minimum share capital of a limited liability company is US$12,750, half of which must be paid up at incorporation. Our company set up fees are: Year 1: US$3,650 and Year 2 onwards: US$1,500. For more detailed information, visit our Russia Company Formation page.

Switzerland Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Switzerland is attractive for multinationals wishing to set up a global headquarters. If properly structured, a swiss company pays minimal tax. Our company set up fees amount to US$12,500 in Year 1 and US$6,500 in Year 2. For more detailed information, visit our Switzerland Company Formation page.

UK Company Formation

Limited Liability Company
Where a foreign trading company is owned by a UK company, the UK company can act as a low tax or tax-free conduit for passing on profits to shareholders of the UK company. Dividends received from an EU resident underlying company will be free of withholding tax under the EU Parent/Subsidiary Directive. Our company set up fees are: Year 1: US$1,900 and Year 2 onwards: US$1,100. For more detailed information, visit our UK Company formation page.

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