What we do
Sovereign Corporate Services offers company formation and management in all major jurisdictions, together with the comprehensive advice and support that will assist companies of all sizes to establish business operations successfully in foreign markets.
Sovereign has been involved with the set up and administration of an estimated 20,000 structures worldwide since 1987. We have established a network of offices or agents in all major international finance centres and now employ, directly, well in excess of 400 trained and experienced staff throughout the world.
We now hold over 30 professional licences to act as corporate service provider and/or professional trustee in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
As well as providing a registered agent service, we offer clients with the on-going administrative support that enables them to maximise opportunities and achieve long-term sustainability, from full back-office solutions to assistance with tax and regulatory compliance and filing fees and returns .
This includes accountancy, human resources, pensions, insurance, trademark and intellectual property protection, obtaining local licences and permits, executive relocation and specialist tax advice.
First and foremost, Sovereign needs to understand your company’s requirements, strategies and goals. Sovereign provides progressive solutions that will work on both a practical and a legal basis. We will never recommend any structure that would not be effective if scrutinised by regulators and tax authorities, either in foreign markets or in your home jurisdiction.
This website is intended as a general guide only. We would always encourage prospective clients to contact their most convenient Sovereign office for an initial consultation. This will be given without fee or commitment. Should you choose to proceed, we will provide accurate time and cost estimates before undertaking any work on your behalf. There is very little that we haven’t seen before and there are few areas where we cannot be of help.
About Incorporation Services
Incorporation is the legal process used to form a corporate entity or company. A corporation is a legal entity that is separate from its owners, with its own rights and obligations and is the most widely used legal vehicle for operating a business.
Incorporation provides many advantages for a business and its owners: personal liability protection from business debts, improved access to financing for business activities, simple transfer of business ownership through the disposal of shares, and increased potential to access tax benefits through access to corporation tax rates, incentives and international tax treaties.
The entity that you choose will influence how your business functions, from day-to-day operations, to tax and how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business entity that gives you and your investors the right balance of legal protections and benefits.
Common types of business entity include:
These entities can be formed in most countries in the world. The legal procedures for formation and organisation and specific rules may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but most have certain elements in common – drafting the ‘Articles of Incorporation’ (which set out the primary purpose of the business) or partnership agreement, selecting the name and location, and, if appropriate, the number of shares and class of stock that are issued. Incorporation will also involve jurisdiction-specific registration information and fees.
A company itself may be viewed as a commodity but the necessary advice – how to use it and how to ensure that it is managed and structured correctly – is most certainly not. It may be relatively straightforward to set up or purchase a company but, to gain and sustain competitive advantage and successfully manage growth, proper groundwork and execution are essential.
It is essential to receive advice on:
How can Sovereign help?
Every case is different and a high level of expertise is required to ensure that the process is up-to-date, effective and fully compliant. Failure to structure and manage a company correctly could mean that the intended objectives and benefits cannot be achieved. It could also result in unintended consequences, taxes or liabilities for your business.
With over three decades of experience handling cross-border corporate and commercial matters, Sovereign’s corporate services include forming new corporate structures, reorganising existing structures and repatriating earnings.
Sovereign also provides the necessary expertise to administer and manage companies correctly, including proficiency in company law, board procedures, director responsibilities and shareholder relations, as well as financial and legal compliance requirements. This will enable a company’s owners to focus on their primary business.
Additional Corporate Services We Offer
Please contact us if you have any questions or queries and your local representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
