Establishment of companies
In contrast to so-called online founders, our services are based on an analysis of your situation and your goals and wishes. Only then is it possible to set up suitable structures, find the right domicile whether on-shore or off-shore and choose the best legal form.
Tax issues and the protection of your personal data and assets play a major role. In many cases, the question of licenses and visas must also be included in the conception of a sustainable solution.
It is a very complex topic that only a few internationally positioned service providers master.
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Corporate tax can also be legally optimized within the European Union.
Corporate tax
In view of international competition, almost all countries have reduced their corporate tax rates, sometimes drastically, over the last few years.
In corporate tax systems, there is a clear international trend towards a “classic system” with tax relief for shareholders in order to reduce the economic double burden of distributed dividends through the company’s corporate tax and the shareholder’s income tax.
The following table provides an overview of the corporate tax rates in EU countries.
Belgium 25% and 20% respectively
Bulgaria10% and 5% (dividend and liquidation shares)
Denmark 22%
Germany15%; solidarity surcharge 5.5% of the tax rate + trade tax + fees to the Chamber of Commerce and GEMA.
Estonia 0% (only if distributions are 20% or 14%)
Finland 20%
France15%, or 25%
Greece 22%
Ireland 12.5% and 25% respectively
Italy 24%
Croatia 10% and 18% respectively
Latvia 20%
Lithuania 15%
Luxembourg 17% or 15% (plus 7% contribution to the employment fund)
Malta 35%
Netherlands 19% and 25.8%
Austria 23%
Poland 9% and 19%
Portuga l21%, plus state surcharge 3 - 9%, municipal surcharge max. 1.5%
Romania16%
Sweden20.6%
Slovakia 21% and 15% respectively
Slovenia 22%
Spain 1%, 10%, 15%, 23%, 25% and 30%
Czech Republic 21%
Hungary 9%
Cyprus 12.5%
Income tax
The following table provides an overview of the income tax rates in the EU countries.
Estonia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania are the exceptions, as their tariff consists of only one proportional rate (“flat rate”), which is also very low by international standards. The tariffs of the other countries otherwise consist of several proportional levels (so-called progressive partial rate scaling), with the entry tax rate and the top tax rate specified here. Individual tax exemptions and allowances, as well as special features in determining the tax assessment basis, are not discussed in detail.
Belgium 25% − 50%
Bulgaria Flat Rate 10%
Denmark 37.08% to 52.07%
Germany 14% - 45%; solidarity surcharge 5.5% for higher incomes
Estonia Flat Rate 20%
Finland 12.64% − 44%; municipal taxes 4% − 19.7%
France 11% − 45%
Greece 9% - 44%
Ireland 20% and 40%; Universal Social Charge 0.5%, 2%, 4%, 8% and 11%
Croatia 15% and 35.4% depending on city and municipality
Italy 23% - 43% (flat rate taxation for foreigners of €100,000 over 10 years possible)
Latvia 20% - 31%
Lithuania 20% and 27%
Luxembourg 8% - 42%; solidarity surcharge 7% or 9%
Malta 15% − 35%
Netherlands 36.97% to 49.5%
Austria 20% − 55%
Poland 12% and 32%
Portugal 13.25% − 48%; solidarity surcharge 2.5% or 5%
Romania Flat Rate 10%
Sweden 29% to 55.5%
Slovakia 19% and 25%
Slovenia16% − 50%
Spain max. 54.25%
Czech Republic 15% and 23%
Hungary Flat Rate 15%
Cyprus 20% to 35%
INTERESTING!
We establish USA LLC remotely with the advantages:
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No taxes
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No accounting
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No information in the register
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No automatic exchange of information
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US bank account
Offshore countries:
Other offshore locations:
Of course, there are a number of other places that are suitable for opening an offshore bank account or an offshore company. Our list of countries is not comprehensive and does not claim to be.
As the world, including the financial world, is becoming increasingly dynamic and, above all, rules and laws in all countries can constantly change, it is impossible to predict whether the advantages and opportunities mentioned here for each offshore location will still be valid in the future.
That's why our experts are always on the ball and use our large network to continuously obtain up-to-date information, e.g. on tax guidelines, risks or laws regarding banking secrecy.
Furthermore, for reasons of competition and confidentiality, we have decided not to disclose all potential offshore locations and their advantages here. We ask for your understanding.
Live tax-free –
in these countries this is possible
Emigrating and living in a tax haven – that is the dream of many entrepreneurs and digital nomads.
The US zero-tax LLC can create the basic conditions for this. But in addition to establishing the company, choosing the right place of residence is also important.