HOLDING MANAGEMENT

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Tax Planning

Building a strong and flexible structure for your assets begins with the right holding company — and this is where Freemont provides strategic, long-term support.

We assist you in setting up and managing holding companies in carefully selected jurisdictions, giving you a practical, compliant, and efficient framework to protect assets, consolidate ownership, and optimise your tax position.

A holding company does not trade or provide services directly. Instead, it owns shares in other companies or holds valuable assets. This streamlined structure allows you to separate risk, centralise decision-making, and plan for growth with greater clarity.

Why choose a holding structure?

A well-designed holding company offers significant advantages:

• Asset protection: Your core investments are separated from operational risks.
• Simplified ownership: Transfers become easier — instead of moving individual assets, you can transfer shares in the holding company.
• Tax efficiency: Selecting the right jurisdiction can substantially reduce global tax exposure.
• Strategic oversight: You can manage multiple entities and investments from a single point of control.

Whether you are considering succession, international expansion, or long-term planning, a holding structure gives you stability and flexibility.

Popular Jurisdictions for Holding Companies

Cyprus is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most efficient and reputable locations for holding companies. It offers:

• A competitive corporate tax rate
• No taxation on dividends
• No withholding tax on most outgoing payments
• No capital gains tax on share disposals (subject to limited exceptions)
• An extensive network of double tax treaties
• Full access to the EU market

For clients requiring substance, Cyprus offers the infrastructure necessary to establish genuine management and control, ensuring the structure remains robust and compliant.

For clients seeking a highly tax-efficient and confidential solution, a Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) company offers a compelling framework.

Notable advantages include:

• Zero corporate tax and zero income tax
• No VAT
• No obligation to maintain physical offices
• No requirement to file annual financial statements
• Full foreign ownership
• No public disclosure of directors or shareholders
• Remote formation — no travel to the UAE required

This structure is ideal for holding international assets, intellectual property, or for implementing multi-layered asset protection plans.

We offer more than incorporation — we provide end-to-end advisory and ongoing support.

Our services include:

• Strategic structuring tailored to your goals
• Incorporation of the holding company in your selected jurisdiction
• Assistance with banking and registered office services
• Full corporate administration and compliance
• Long-term tax planning and restructuring advice

Beginning with a comprehensive review of your objectives, we design holding structures that are efficient today and sustainable for the future.

SERVICES

Tax Planning