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Corporate Structuring in the More Competitive Markets
Global Connectivity
Direct access to business registers in areas Onshore, Midshore y Offshore without unnecessary intermediaries.
Fully digitalised incorporation and identity validation (KYC) processes. No travel or in-person notaries.
Financial Operations Guarantee
We do not deliver empty companies. Our network of partners includes Tier-1 Banks and regulated EMIs in London, Switzerland and the USA, allowing us to pre-validate your risk profile to ensure the opening of multi-currency IBAN accounts.
Establish your Headquarters Global Corporate
Benchmark of Fiscal Efficiency
A cross-cutting analysis of the critical variables for the international investor: effective tax burden, agility of incorporation and reputational solvency. This matrix compares the legal vehicles that best balance tax optimisation with legal certainty.
Jurisdiction
Tax
Constitution
Minimum Capital
United States (LLC)
0%
48-72 hours
$0 USD
United Kingdom (LLP)
0%
24-48 hours
£0 GBP
Canada (LP)
0%
5-10 days
$0 CAD
Hong Kong (LTD)
0%
5-7 days
$1 HKD
Dubai / UAE (FZ)
0%
5-7 days
Variable
Estonia (OÜ)
0%
1-3 days
€0
Malta (LTD)
5%
2 weeks
€1.165
Cyprus (LTD)
12.5%
7-10 days
€1
Ireland (LTD)
12.5%
3-5 days
€1
United Kingdom (LTD)
19-25%
24h express
£1 GBP
- USA (LLC): 0% Corporate if there is no physical nexus and no local income (ETBUS). Taxation at the partner's place of business.
- United Kingdom (LLP): Fiscally transparent. 0% Tax for non-resident partners if the business is wholly carried on outside the UK.
- Canada (LP): Tax Transparency. 0% Corporate for non-Canadian source income and nonresident partners. No withholding tax.
- Hong Kong (LTD): Territorial system. 0% on offshore profits (Tax Exemption) after audit and compliance with economic substance.
- Dubai / UAE (FZ): 0% Tax for «Qualifying Income» in Free Zones that meet the requirements of economic substance.
- Estonia (OÜ): 0% on reinvested earnings. The tax (20%) is applied only when distributing dividends (tax deferral).
- Malta (LTD): Imputation system. Effective rate of 5% after applying the 6/7 rebate to non-resident shareholders on the nominal value of 35%.
- Cyprus (LTD): Flat rate of 12.5%. Full exemption on inbound dividends and 0% withholding tax (WHT) on outbound dividends to non-residents.
- Ireland (LTD): 12.5% for Trading Income. IP Box regime reduced to 6.25% for intellectual property.
- United Kingdom (LTD): Progressive rate from 19% (profits £250k). No withholding tax on outbound dividends.
From Corporate Strategy to Global Operational in 4 Phases
Validation & KYC
Preliminary evaluation of your profile and structure by our Compliance team in <24 hours. We guarantee the viability of the project before starting procedures.
Legal Constitution
Execution of the commercial register, drafting of articles of association and obtaining the local Tax Identification Number without the need to travel.
Banking Access
Parallel management of the corporate account. We connect your new company with Tier-1 Banks and EMIs for immediate issuance of multi-currency IBANs and cards.
Digital Onboarding
Delivery of the digitised corporate package and bank access credentials. Your structure is fully operational for invoicing from day one.
Operational and Legal Clarity
We answer the most common questions about execution times, compliance requirements and the scope of our international infrastructure.
What are the estimated set-up and opening times?
Timescales vary depending on the jurisdiction chosen. While UK or US structures can be operational in 48-72 hours, complex licences or high risk accounts may require 2-4 weeks. Our digital infrastructure speeds up these processes by 40% compared to traditional banking.
Is it necessary to physically travel to sign or open accounts?
In 95% of cases, no. Paynfinity operates with digital verification systems and remote notary management. We take care of the local representation and bureaucracy, allowing you to operate your global structure without leaving your office.
What documentation is required to start Onboarding?
We strictly comply with global KYB/AML regulations. We generally require legalised passports of the beneficial owners (UBOs), proof of address and a clear corporate chart. Our Legalisation team can arrange the necessary apostilles for you.
In which currencies and jurisdictions can my companies operate?
We offer coverage in the main financial hubs (SEPA, SWIFT, CHAPS, FedWire). You can operate in more than 30 major currencies (EUR, USD, GBP, JPY, CNY...) and set up companies in strategic jurisdictions in Europe, America and Asia.