Advisory · Company formation abroad
We guide you through forming your company abroad – from choosing the right location and legal form to coordinating the entire formation process.
Tax rate, formation time, banking access, substance requirements: every country sets different conditions. We show you which location suits your business model.
0% corporate tax in the free zone, otherwise 9%, no personal income tax, 100% foreign ownership and licences within 1–2 weeks.
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LLC without a US permanent establishment: generally no US federal tax, formation within days, no minimum capital.
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8.25% up to HKD 2 million profit, 16.5% above, foreign income tax-free, no VAT, a leading financial centre for Asia.
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17% headline rate with generous exemptions, foreign income tax-free, tax-free dividends and a first-class reputation.
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0% on retained profits, 22% only on distribution, formation fully online via e-Residency.
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15% corporate tax, non-dom status with tax-free dividends and tax residence from 60 days – an EU residence with Mediterranean climate.
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35% corporate tax, effectively 5% through the refund, Europe's largest ship register, non-dom residence and English as an official language.
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10% corporate tax, 5% on dividends, euro since 2026 and an EOOD from €1 share capital.
Learn moreWhether a new company, a relocation or a change of residence: we plan the right structure and guide the implementation together with experienced partners in the target country.
We check what fits your plans before anything is formed.
We coordinate every step until your company is registered.
For entrepreneurs who want to move their residence abroad.
Corporate tax, withholding tax, income tax, VAT and formation time of the most popular locations – right next to the rates in Germany and Austria. Your actual burden depends on structure and residence, which we clarify in the initial call.
| Key figure | 🇩🇪DE | 🇦🇹AT | 🇦🇪AE | 🇺🇸US | 🇭🇰HK | 🇸🇬SG | 🇪🇪EE | 🇨🇾CY | 🇲🇹MT | 🇧🇬BG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | ~30 % | 23 % | 0–9 % | 0 % / 21 % | 0 %* | 0 %* | 0 %* | 15 % | eff. 5 % | 10 % |
| Dividend withholding tax | 26,4 % | 27,5 % | 0 % | 0 % / 30 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 5 % |
| Top income tax | 45 % | 55 % | 0 % | 37 % | 17 % | 24 % | 22 % | 35 % | 35 % | 10 % |
| VAT | 19 % | 20 % | 5 % | Sales Tax | keine | 9 % GST | 24 % | 19 % | 18 % | 20 % |
| Minimum capital | 25.000 € | 10.000 € | flexible | $0 | HKD 1 | S$1 | €0.01 | €1 | €1,165 | €1 |
| Formation time | 2–6 Wo. | 2–6 Wo. | 1–2 weeks | 1–3 days | 1–2 weeks | 1–2 weeks | 1–3 days | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Local substance | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
* On foreign or retained profits. Standard rates and details can be found on the respective country pages.
Withholding tax: standard rate for non-residents before tax treaties. As of 2026, without guarantee.
From the first call to a fully operational company: four steps with clear responsibilities.
We discuss your plans, your clients and your place of residence. This shows which locations and legal forms are right for you.
Location, legal form and process are defined. You receive a proposal that lists all formation costs and ongoing fees in full.
Documents, registration, tax number and business address are coordinated with authorities, notaries and accountants in the target country.
You receive the complete documentation and a documented structure, together with an overview of the ongoing obligations in the target country.
Forming a company abroad is no longer a privilege of large corporations. Digital registers, formation by power of attorney and international banks have opened the way for entrepreneurs, freelancers and online businesses. The question is not whether a formation abroad is possible, but whether it fits your business model, your residence and your goals.
The tax rate is just one factor among many. Equally important are the substance requirements of the target country, the recognition of the structure by the tax office where you live, access to a reliable business account and the ongoing costs of administration and compliance. The best structures combine an attractive tax rate with a set-up that works in practice – in the target country and at home.
That is why we look at your situation as a whole: where do you live, where are your clients, what will your business look like in three years, and what role could a change of residence play? On this basis we compare the suitable locations and legal forms and then guide you through the entire formation process – from preparing the documents and registration to a fully operational company. Transparent, clearly documented and built to last.
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An initial orientation based on your answers. Which structure is actually right for you is something we clarify in the initial call.
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Practical, carefully researched articles on company formation, tax, relocation and insurance – for every location we advise on.
Tax Two states, one income: a double tax treaty decides who gets to tax it.
Dubai / UAE A residence visa for Dubai is quickly applied for. Whether Germany still taxes you afterwards is decided elsewhere.
Company formation Who really stands behind a company? That is the question the transparency registers in the EU are there to answer.
Tax “15% applies everywhere now” – that, or something like it, is what people have been saying since the global minimum tax was introduced.
Yes – with the right structure. Where your company is managed and how it is held determines where profits are taxed. Which countries and models work with your current residence is something we clarify in the initial call, before you spend a single euro.
That depends on your business model, clients, residence and plans. Online entrepreneurs often choose a US LLC, holdings Malta or Cyprus, those relocating Bulgaria, Cyprus or Dubai, and manufacturing businesses Hungary. That is exactly what the initial call is for.
In most countries, the formation can be handled by power of attorney. We tell you in advance what works without travelling and what does not.
That varies greatly by country, legal form and scope of services. Instead of a flat figure, you receive a detailed cost overview after the initial call, covering formation, business address and ongoing costs.
Of course, when it is set up properly: with real substance, correct reporting in your country of residence and proper administration. That is exactly the standard we build every structure to.
Depending on the country, between a few days (USA, Estonia, United Kingdom) and three to four weeks (Malta, Switzerland). The timeline depends mainly on authorities and notary appointments, which we plan in from the start.
30 minutes, free of charge and without obligation: we analyse your residence, business model and target country – and we will also tell you honestly if it is not worth it for you.
I advise you on location, legal form and the formation process abroad and coordinate everything until your company is registered. Do you have questions about countries, structures or costs in advance?
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