Would you like to set up a holding company in 2024, but don't know which country to turn to? At AND Capital, a firm specializing in setting up a business in Andorra and tax optimization, we guide you towards the most attractive destinations for your future structure. We take a closer look at the countries that have made the most of their tax and legal advantages for holding companies.
Key criteria for choosing the country of your holding company
Before reviewing the most interesting countries, let's recall the main criteria to take into account when choosing where to locate your holding company:
- Visit taxation tax rates on companies, dividends and capital gains
- Visit ease of creation costs, procedures, deadlines
- Visit political and economic stability the country
- Visit network of tax treaties to avoid double taxation
- Visit privacy and asset protection
The best EU countries
Within the European Union, certain countries stand out for the creation of holding companies:
- Cyprus 12.5% in corporation tax, exemption on dividends and capital gains, extensive network of agreements
- Malta Tax refund system for an effective rate of 5%
- Ireland 12.5% in corporation tax, 0% on intellectual property income, flexible procedures
- Netherlands 0% on dividends and capital gains, highly developed conventional network
EU countries offer a high degree of legal certainty and integration into the single market, but the tax burden is relatively high. Each situation needs to be studied carefully.
- The AND Capital team
The best destinations outside the EU
Outside Europe, other countries offer undeniable advantages:
- Andorra 10% in corporate income tax, exemption on dividends and capital gains, high level of confidentiality (see our page on tax optimization in Andorra)
- United Arab Emirates 0% in corporation tax in most tax-free zones, 0% in taxes on dividends and capital gains.
- Singapore : SI rate between 0% and 17%, large conventional network, easy to set up
- Hong Kong territorial system of corporation tax (0% outside HK), 0% on dividends and capital gains, simplicity of procedures
Non-EU countries may have very low tax rates, but beware of information exchanges and new global rules such as the 15% minimum tax.
- The AND Capital team
The importance of a customized study
As you can see, the choice of country in which to establish your holding company depends on many factors. It is crucial to analyze your particular situation (shareholding, type of assets, flows, projects) in order to determine the best option.
At AND Capitalwe support you from A to Z in your holding company projectfrom the feasibility study through to registration of the company in the chosen country.tax optimization and the opening of bank accounts. We put our international expertise and our network of trusted partners at your service, to bring your structure to fruition under the best possible conditions.
Do you have a holding project in 2024? Contact us now for an initial discussion of your needs. Our experts are at your disposal to build the customized solution that's right for you.
