A prosperous and sophisticated business centre and a traditional trading bridge to Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Austria actively welcomes foreign investors considering company formation in the country. Setting up a company here is physically very easy; there is plenty of office and industrial space available, both for short and long term let and we […]

Belgium lies at the political heart of the European Union and it is the most cosmopolitan of all EU states. This may go some way to explaining its strong free-market approach to foreign investors and newly incorporated businesses. The authorities impose relatively few restrictions on foreign companies operating within the country, and bar Luxembourg, it […]

The key features of a BVI Company Registration are: Company transferred within 48 hours Only 1 director and 1 shareholder are required in a BVI Company, the director and shareholder can be the same personYou do not need to be resident in BVI to be a director or shareholderA BVI Company can be transferred with […]

Bulgaria is the latest EU entrant, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The legislation in Bulgaria is designed to be advantageous to foreign investors and the income tax regime is amongst the lowest in Europe; a 10% flat tax on all sources of income and favourable tax treaties with its European partners. Bulgaria also […]

Although Cyprus is no longer the offshore tax haven that it was before the EU came calling, it remains a dream destination for many foreign investors considering company formation. An efficient and sophisticated business environment, coupled with corporate income tax of just 12.5%, help to explain the pull. If you’re considering how to set up […]

Entrepreneurial even during the Communist era, the Czech Republic has seized every opportunity to demonstrate their free-market credentials since joining the EU in 2004. Today the country offers a stable and welcoming home to foreign investors, but to make the most of the opportunities here, you need local knowledge. If you’re considering how to set […]

Located on the Atlantic coast, halfway between New York and Washington D.C., Delaware is one well known for its ease in acquiring and maintaining an Inc. or LLC. Anybody, resident or not, can easily incorporate in the state of Delaware. More than half a million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more […]

Denmark’s liberal approach to life in general is mirrored in its attitude to companies coming in from abroad. The business climate is benign in the best sense, notwithstanding high labour costs. Opening a company in Denmark is straightforward, thanks to a streamlined regulatory regime, and more than 2,500 foreign companies already operate in the capital, […]

Estonia’s economy has boomed in recent years as it has pursued a liberal business agenda in preparation for EU membership, which was finally achieved in 2004. Foreign investment has flooded into this small Baltic state enabling it to create a relatively relaxed environment for the international business community. However, Estonia is still developing and investors […]

France has been slower than many of its EU counterparts to embrace a truly liberal business culture. At the same time, it has aggressively sought to attract foreign investment – and with considerable success. One result is that French company formation is now very simple and straightforward, although local advice is essential in order to […]

If you are a foreign investor and wish to consider German company formation, you have a broad spectrum of options. You could take a cautious view and start with a one-person sales office based within a serviced office (we can help you with this). If it doesn’t work out, you can easily withdraw without having […]

Greece offers plenty of tax-efficient business opportunities. The previously high headline rate of Corporation Tax has fallen in recent years, and currently sits at 29%. If you know your way around there are various benefits for foreign investors to take advantage of. We know exactly where to look, so contact us to discuss our range […]

The world’s wealthiest country by GDP and one of the smallest in size, Luxembourg provides a unique low-tax environment for international investors. It is also a founder member of the EU, a fact that sits oddly with its status as a tax haven. The country is widely used in corporate structuring for cross border transactions, […]

Spain has one of the most robust economies in the EU and is the 9th largest economy in the world, thanks to strong inward investment, a booming manufacturing sector and a liberal business environment. Annual growth, currently well over 3%, has been outperforming the EU average for a number of years. Spain has a deserved […]

The United Kingdom has one of the most successful economies in the EU. It attracts more inward investment from Asia and the US than any other EU country. This success is reflected in the number of foreign companies that have set up businesses in the UK. A summary of UK Corporate Taxes is available here.