F TRUST (SWITZERLAND) AG
Focus on the corporate structure for anything from a Private investor to a Company can be just as important and profitable as the focus on returns.
The set up and running cost of a structure needs to reflect the size of the assets and benefits of that structure.
It can be a straightforward as simply setting up a Holding company above operational companies, so that the profits are taxed at the Holding level.
Or it can use various Companies and Trusts, in a variety of jurisdictions to benefit from local and double tax treaties.
Sometimes there is an existing corporate structure which no longer reflects the reality of the business activity today and is too costly. In such cases we sanity check and correct the existing corporate structure to be simpler and more cost effective.
CORPORATE STRUCTURING
Results of the right Corporate structure for Commercial and Investment activity are:
- Optimised taxation, benefiting from double taxation treaties, and advantages of local tax reliefs
- Protection of assets such as Intellectual property
- Facilitating joint ventures, shareholder agreements, subsidiaries, franchises
- Raising capital via bank financing or investors: creating an entity attractive or compliant for banks and investors to invest in or loan to
- Supporting growth via financing or geographical expansion and facilitating trade with local or regional partners
- Overcoming barriers such as foreign capital restrictions; customs duties and procedures
Results of the right Corporate structure for Private wealth and Family Office purposes are:
- Optimised taxation, benefiting from double taxation treaties, and advantages of local tax reliefs
- Protection of assets such as shares, property, leisure assets and art by separating these from the natural person or company into an entity free from potential claims in legal issues or taxing authorities
- Financing backed by assets, held in a separate entity so the asset can be placed as collateral
- Preparation of inheritance planning
- Separation of assets for family and preservation purpose
We also manage the process of incorporations and registrations (Trusts, Foundations, Companies, Branches, LLCs), business licences, labour visas and other requirements for starting business activities in the region. If the entity to be set up is not in one of the 12 Jurisdictions offered by F Trust, we coordinate with local advisors and service providers on your behalf. And, on a global basis, we can likewise assist by managing various service providers in areas such as fiduciary services and banking requirements.