Complete Guide to Choosing a Jurisdiction for a Holding Company
We are pleased to share the first edition of our new insights series from Lurye Legal Consulting, created to support your cross-border planning and jurisdictional decision-making.
This guide features:
- Real-life structuring scenarios and risk insights across key jurisdictions (UAE, Cyprus, Singapore, and others)
- Practical guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance obligations

Guide
Content
- This guide provides a strategic framework for selecting the optimal jurisdiction for a holding company, balancing tax efficiency, legal stability, and investor confidence. It highlights key criteria such as tax neutrality, banking access, corporate governance flexibility, and compliance with global regulations.
- The guide warns against common pitfalls, including sanctions risks, banking restrictions, and reputational concerns tied to certain jurisdictions.
- Practical examples illustrate how different business structures, such as IT holdings, family assets, or EU investments, benefit from various jurisdictional choices.
- It helps businesses align their holding company’s location with long-term goals, ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
For Whom
For those who want:
- to optimise tax efficiency,
- establish a structure for a startup,
- consolidate international ownership,
- prepare for M&A or IPO.
If you are planning to establish a new structure or restructure an existing one, our team would be pleased to assist you, from jurisdiction selection and substance planning to implementation and ongoing support.
About the Guide
A Complete Guide to Choosing a Jurisdiction for a Holding Company provides a clear framework for assessing legal, tax, and reputational considerations when setting up a holding structure.
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