Your Gateway to the European Single Market
Establishing a European legal entity is the first step for U.S. investors seeking to operate, invest, or hold assets within the EU. Whether you need a simple subsidiary, a tax-efficient holding structure, a Special Purpose Vehicle for a real estate acquisition, or a fully operational European business, we manage the entire incorporation process — from jurisdiction selection and document preparation to bank account opening and ongoing corporate secretarial support.
Comprehensive Company Formation Services
Subsidiary & Branch Formation
We incorporate wholly-owned subsidiaries and registered branches in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Germany. Our team handles all notarial, registry, and tax authority filings in the local language and within local timelines.
- ◆Italian S.r.l. and S.p.A. incorporation
- ◆Spanish S.L. and S.A. formation
- ◆Portuguese Lda. and S.A. setup
- ◆German GmbH and AG registration
Holding Company Structures
A well-designed European holding company can significantly reduce withholding taxes on dividends, provide a tax-efficient platform for IP ownership, and facilitate cross-border investment. We design and incorporate holding structures in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Ireland — the EU's premier holding jurisdictions.
- ◆Luxembourg SOPARFI and S.A. holding
- ◆Dutch BV with participation exemption
- ◆Irish holding with EU treaty network
- ◆Substance and governance requirements
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV)
Real estate acquisitions, project finance, and joint ventures often require dedicated SPV structures that isolate assets, limit liability, and optimize tax treatment. We structure and incorporate SPVs tailored to your specific transaction, jurisdiction, and investor base.
- ◆Real estate acquisition SPVs
- ◆Project finance structures
- ◆Joint venture vehicles
- ◆Fund feeder structures
Market Entry Strategy
Choosing the right jurisdiction and entity type requires balancing tax efficiency, regulatory requirements, operational needs, and exit strategy. We provide a comprehensive market entry analysis covering all major EU jurisdictions before recommending the optimal structure.
- ◆Jurisdiction comparison analysis
- ◆Entity type selection (LLC, Corp, Branch)
- ◆Regulatory and licensing requirements
- ◆Operational setup and staffing considerations
Corporate Secretarial Services
Post-incorporation, European companies require ongoing corporate secretarial support — annual general meetings, board resolutions, statutory filings, and registered office maintenance. We provide comprehensive corporate secretarial services to keep your entity in good standing.
- ◆Annual general meeting management
- ◆Board resolution drafting
- ◆Statutory filing and compliance
- ◆Registered office and agent services
Bank Account Opening
Opening a European corporate bank account for a U.S.-owned entity has become increasingly complex due to AML and KYC requirements. We leverage our network of banking relationships across Europe to facilitate account opening for your newly incorporated entity.
- ◆Corporate account opening support
- ◆AML/KYC documentation preparation
- ◆Multi-currency account setup
- ◆Payment platform and fintech alternatives