Soparfi is the collective term referring to a Luxembourg holding and finance company with unrestricted activities but are primarily concerned with financing and holding stakes in other Luxembourg and overseas companies. In essence, a Soparfi is an unregulated company...
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A Brief Guide to the Double Tax Treaty between Hong Kong and Russia
The double tax treaty between Russia and the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, also known as the Treaty, was enforced by Russia and Hong Kong since 1 January 2017 and 1 April 2017 respectively. The comprehensive...
A Simple Explanation of a Discretionary Family Trust Fund
The main objective of a trust is to make a clear distinction between the beneficial and legal ownership of assets. In essence, the legal ownership of an asset lies on the trustee. On the other hand, the beneficiaries may take advantage from the income generated from...
Comparison for Unregulated Investment Vehicles in Luxembourg – PART 2
Luxembourg moves forward in boosting its position as one of the world’s best destinations for investment vehicles. The Luxembourg Parliament works relentlessly to improve its investment toolbox for investment managers, giving them the opportunity to organize their...
A Comprehensive Guide in Incorporating a Company in Mexico
Mexico has inarguably one of the most promising economies in the world. Economists project that it will become the world’s seventh largest global power by 2050. If you are a foreign investor looking to expand your reach, setting up a company in Mexico will deliver a...
Comparison of Regulated and Lightly Regulated Investment Vehicles in Luxembourg- PART 1
This table aims to show in brief the key features of regulated and lightly regulated investment vehicles in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It features the qualities of UCITS, Part II Funds, SIFs, and SICAR. It also enumerates critical factors, including AIFMD status,...
New Taxation Regime for UK Qualifying Asset Holding Companies
The new taxation regime for qualifying asset holding companies (QAHCs) was released in July 2021 as part of the draft legislation in the Finance Bill 2021-22. This new taxation regime was created to allow the United Kingdom as a means to compete with Luxembourg as a...
The Most Popular Luxembourg Investment Vehicles
Luxembourg is working hard to establish its stellar reputation as an excellent destination of a wide range of investment funds. The Luxembourg Parliament continuously enhances its investment toolbox for investment managers, allowing them to strategically organize...
The Adoption of the New Luxembourg IP Box Regime
On 19 April 2018, the Luxembourg Parliament passed the new IP (Intellectual property) box regime that replaces the intellectual property box regime that was abolished in 2016. The new IP box regime is in accordance with the provisions featured under draft law no. 7163...
The Benefits of Soparfi Businesses in the European Economic Region
Luxembourg is a popular country known for its savvy jurisdiction management, holding, financing, IP rights activities, and private wealth management. Foreign investors from other European countries set up a SOPARFI without restrictions and typically establish a public...