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Strategic jurisdiction selection

Not the best country.
The right one for the mandate.

Switzerland is our home jurisdiction and point of reference. But a structure should serve the client’s business model, capital and long-term plans — not the prestige of a flag.

This is an initial orientation. A final decision requires review of residence, activity, substance, ownership, counterparties and intended banking arrangements.Request a strategic assessment
What we compare
01Market and counterparties
02Governance and substance
03Banking and compliance
04Team and operations
05Owner residence

Decision map

Seven jurisdictions. Different roles.

02DE

Germany

Best suited to

Operating businesses, manufacturing, R&D and access to the DACH market.

Strengths
  • Europe’s largest market
  • Industrial clusters
  • Skilled specialists
  • Export infrastructure
Consider carefully

Regulation, administration and labour costs require a realistic operating plan.

03NL

The Netherlands

Best suited to

An EU operating platform, logistics, technology and international teams.

Strengths
  • Open business culture
  • Logistics connectivity
  • Multilingual talent
  • EU market access
Consider carefully

A nominal structure without real presence is not sustainable; substance and local requirements matter.

04LU

Luxembourg

Best suited to

Funds, regulated finance and cross-border capital structures.

Strengths
  • Cross-border expertise
  • Funds and capital markets
  • Multilingual environment
  • Specialist providers
Consider carefully

Structures often require regulated professionals, substantial compliance and an appropriate budget.

05FR

France

Best suited to

Consumer markets, R&D, technology, industrial projects and Europe–Africa connectivity.

Strengths
  • Large EU market
  • Research base
  • Infrastructure
  • Sector clusters
Consider carefully

Labour and administrative rules are more complex; region and operating model materially affect the outcome.

06IT

Italy

Best suited to

Manufacturing, design, luxury, industrial supply chains and Mediterranean access.

Strengths
  • Manufacturing base
  • Engineering and design
  • Sector clusters
  • Significant market
Consider carefully

The environment varies by region; the local team and trusted professional partners are particularly important.

07AT

Austria

Best suited to

A regional headquarters for DACH and Central and Eastern Europe.

Strengths
  • Central location
  • Stable environment
  • Quality infrastructure
  • Skilled workforce
Consider carefully

The domestic market is smaller than neighbouring major economies; local expertise and German-language readiness matter.

Personal assessment

Compare scenarios, not flags.

Describe the business model, markets, ownership and intended outcome. We will identify relevant jurisdictions and the questions requiring specialist verification.

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