Foundations
Zetland provides comprehensive services to ensure that client corporate vehicles are administered in a transparent and tax efficient and compliant manner
Foundations
Zetland can assist clients wishing to open foundations in relevant jurisdictions. Zetland provides comprehensive services to ensure that client corporate vehicles are administered in a transparent, tax efficient and compliant manner.
Issues to be considered when forming a foundation include:
- The assets to be transferred into the foundation
- The composition of the foundation council
- Any special provisions in the foundation regulations
- The practicalities of foundation administration
- Tax and legal implications
- Jurisdictions of residence, citizenship and domicile
Zetland will work with clients and give suggestions as to the structuring of a foundation and any subsequent operations.
What Is A Foundation
A foundation is a legal entity which shares the characteristics of both a company and a trust. The term “foundation” has a lengthy h...
Elements Of A Foundation
A foundation is essentially an asset holding structure but of course assets held may include shares of companies which are actively ...
Foundation Jurisdictions
As with any offshore situation it is important to consider the full legal and regulatory background of the jurisdiction chosen to ho...
Setting Up A Foundation
When planning any new offshore structure as a first step clients must take competent tax and legal advice in their jurisdictions of ...
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Guide to Doing Business in China
Guide to Hong Kong Companies
Guide to Singapore Business Structures
Hong Kong New Limited Partnership Fund Law
Zetland\’s Personal Information Log (“PIL”)
Guide to Doing Business In UAE
Other Zetland Guides and Info Sheets available on request: Asset Protection; Belize Companies & Trusts; Belize International Foundations; Foundations; Hong Kong Trusts; Hong Kong Visas; Effective Offshore Operations; Seychelles; Mauritius; Singapore Residency; Trusts; Wills and Probate in Hong Kong; Offshore RMB and info sheet on Hong Kong company ongoing obligations.
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