Offshore Holding

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Trinity Shelf Companies provides a bespoke service for clients that require international holding structures for investments in the CEE region. We have extensive experience dealing with these jurisdictions, a strong client base, along with working relationships with international advisory firms.

We have an established network of partners and advisors in the commonly used jurisdictions for offshore holding structures, typically Cyprus, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Our team can assist a client acquire a ready made shelf company or provide services for company incorporation. Depending on the complexity involved, an operational structure can be ready within 5 working days from completion of formalities.

Cypriot company structures

Cyprus, by virtue of its exceptionally advantageous tax system and EU membership, is one of the most favoured jurisdictions in Europe in which to base a holding company or trust. Trinity acts as an intermediary in acquiring or setting up such entities in this popular jurisdiction with our trusted partners.

Trinity also offers Cypriot structures available within 7 working days. These comprise a Cypriot Holding Company and a local limited liability company.

Some of the benefits of Cyprus to individuals and corporations include:

Corporate income tax rate of 10%.
Qualifying dividends received exempt from tax subject to basic conditions.
No capital gains tax on immovable property outside Cyprus or company shares.
No inheritance, estate or wealth taxes.
No thin capitalisation rules.
No transfer pricing legislation - arms length principle applies.
No withholding taxes on dividends where EU parent subsidiary directive and the EU Interest and Royalty Directive apply.
Wide network of double taxation treaties.
Nominee shareholders allowing confidentiality of the of ultimate beneficial owners.

Popular uses of Cypriot Companies:

Investment holding structures (Intermediate holding companies. Investment Funds, Group Finance companies, Securities Trading, Royalty routings).
Cypriot holding company structures.
International trading structures.

Transfer Process:

Select company name from list provided.
Complete order forms (Letter of Engagement, Customer Profile, Due Diligence).
Transfer payment.
Await receipt of incorporation package from Cyprus.

The above process takes a maximum of 5 working days from receipt of order form and payment.

What is included in a Cypriot shelf Company?

Incorporation documents.
Declaration of trust from Nominee Shareholder.
Share certificates.
Power of attorney to act on behalf of the company.
Rubber stamp/seal.
One year annual services.
Active bank account in Cyprus.

Our parent company Trinity Corporate Services can also provide a range of corporate services including, accounting, payroll and corporate secretarial services.