Advantages of a Shelf Company

Starting a business from scratch can be a time-consuming and complex process, requiring the completion of legal paperwork, registration, and compliance procedures. However, purchasing a Shelf Company offers a convenient alternative, providing entrepreneurs with an already established entity ready for immediate use.
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Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Following representations, the government has proposed amendments to the draft tax legislation concerning distributions made by a company to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) to finance the acquisition of the company. Background Tax reliefs are available when an EOT acquires shares in
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Expand into Portugal with a Shelf Company

Business owners who intend to expand their ventures to European countries often consider places like Germany, France, or Luxembourg. While such countries do feature good business environments and stable markets, they don’t offer all the perks that expanding a business to places like Portugal provides.
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Top Tips on Expanding Your Business to Spain

Spain is often considered as one of Europe’s most culturally rich and diverse countries. This reputation has made it one of the continent’s top tourist destinations. After all, who wouldn’t want to visit an exotic country with a Mediterranean climate, low crime
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Plan for Uber and Deliveroo workers

EU directive allows member states to decide when a gig worker should count as an employee. European Union countries reached a deal that would keep key decisions in the hands of member states, breaking a deadlock over plans for workers’ rights in
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Japan – Corporate Taxes Summary

A domestic corporation in Japan is taxed on its worldwide income, including foreign branch income. However, 95% of dividends received by a domestic corporation from a foreign company in which it has held at least 25% (or lower, depending on the relevant
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Germany – Corporate Taxes Summary

Germany taxes its corporate residents on their worldwide income. However, most double tax treaties (DTTs) exempt income attributable to a foreign permanent establishment (PE). Non-residents with PE or property income are taxed by assessment on German-source income; those earning royalties and dividends
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