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IP is, perhaps, the most valuable business asset class one can have - the major companies of the digital age are all built primarily on IP. We have written about how we can protect our IP, exploit it, and the benefits and caveats to consider when structuring an IP-based business.

When it comes to setting up an investment fund there are a number of factors to consider that have a direct impact on the most suitable jurisdiction and structure model to pursue.

The most suitable jurisdiction for your holding company will largely depend on the many variables related to your specific underlying business activities or assets, the jurisdiction of substance and the overall goals and purposes of the holding, among many others.

In this article, we have reviewed potential benefits from using a holding structure as well as certain key aspects that one should consider when structuring and choosing the jurisdiction to establish it.

The international tax landscape is going through major changes towards more transparency, exchange of information and enhanced anti-tax avoidance policies. Preferential tax regimes have become stricter with increasing qualification requirements.

We have reviewed another set of jurisdictions that have carried out legislative changes to comply with the OECD’s BEPS Framework and the EUCoCG agenda so you can discern whether your offshore business will be affected by these tax and company regime overhauls.

Massive change has swept the offshore industry lately, largely as a result of pressure from the EU and the OECD. As a result, many offshore jurisdictions have overhauled their tax and company regimes in accordance with perceived EU acceptance. flagtheory.com/legislation-c…

We have compiled some jurisdictions that entrepreneurs and businesses planning to launch a securities token exchange may consider to set up shop. flagtheory.com/securities-to…

We conclude the ‘Where to set up an International Business’ article series by reviewing some of the most interesting jurisdictions in Europe to establish a business or to set up an entity for certain purposes. flagtheory.com/multinational…

The Americas host most of the offshore jurisdictions. Offshore companies are not the be-all and end-all. The same reasons that make them an attractive business location might make them not suitable for your business. However, they can also be powerful global business vehicles.

Global businesses may choose the best strategic jurisdiction from which to operate. Some are more favorable for certain type of businesses and purposes. We've reviewed some financial centers in Asia to help you determine if they are suitable for establishing your business

International businesses should decide the best locations for its group structures based on many variables. We have reviewed some of the key facts that you may consider when determining whether going offshore or onshore (or going both). flagtheory.com/set-up-intern…

We have covered some jurisdictions where you could sell your tokenized fund and some key aspects you should take into account if you plan to do so.

Tokenized funds and security tokens are set to transform traditional venture capital and private equity markets. If you are planning to launch a tokenized fund, we have reviewed some structures that you may consider

The crypto fundraising trend is turning from utility to security tokens. Check out some fundamental aspects that an entrepreneur wanting to issue a security token offering should consider. flagtheory.com/launch-a-secu…

We conclude with the “Where to set up your cryptocurrency exchange” article series with some of the most interesting jurisdictions in the Americas to start and operate a cryptocurrency exchange. flagtheory.com/set-up-exchan…

Check out the third chapter of "Where to set up a Crypto Exchange" where we cover some of the most interesting European jurisdictions. flagtheory.com/set-up-coin-e…

In the second chapter of "Where to set up a Crypto Exchange" we get to the point and discuss the key factors of some the most suitable Asia-Pacific jurisdictions to establish your crypto trading platform.

In the first chapter of “Where to set up a cryptocurrency exchange” article series, we summarize some of the most relevant factors you should consider when deciding what is the most suitable jurisdiction for your cryptocurrency exchange platform.