Frequently Asked Questions
We believe our service value proposition is clear and transparent. In case you are still unsure about some point, see below a list of frequently asked questions.
ABOUT US
We are an international law firm specialised on international taxation and wealth protection. We help people structure their businesses and assets legally, save on taxes, improve their lives and achieve freedom.
We have a multinational team of lawyers in different countries. We hail from different backgrounds and speak five languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, French and Catalan.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
We provide legal and tax services. Please refer to the Services tab for further details.
The fees depend on the work required. We will share a tailored proposal for your consideration and approval. We will never work without your previous approval.
We are established in Spain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. We provide services in respect of these countries. We do not provide services in respect of other countries, but we have a network of partners in other countries.
No, you should not. We are transparent and we highly specialise on these three countries. Excellent services are only achieved through years of learning and practice. We have a network of partners in some other countries, but we do not provide services there. In the future we may expand our territorial service offering, but not for now.
Yes, you can consult us. We will help you in respect of the country where we work. If we have a business partner in the other country, we will refer you to our partner.
Everybody is welcome, we have no income or wealth requirements. That said, the higher your income and wealth, the more possibilities that we can optimise your tax situation. Your consultation should have a tax/wealth optimisation component. As much as we enjoy helping people, please do not engage us to discuss areas outside of our expertise, such as your marriage or divorce plans.
Generally, no. However, domestic and international sanctions laws prevent us from working with certain people, such as North Korea nationals. We also reserve the right not to work for a client pursuant to the anti-money laundering laws, or if your request breaches any law, our policies or principles.
Based on our more than 10 years’ experience and feedback from clients, our view is that lawyers deliver higher quality services.
Yes, but only in some countries. Ask us during or after the consultation.
From A to Z, we do it all – consultation, implementation, drafting agreements, submitting tax returns, follow up, compliance, liaising with the tax authorities, etc. We also represent clients in tax disputes before the tax authorities and courts, which gives us the practical knowledge of what works in real life.
Yes, always. We are lawyers and we made an oath to honour justice and the rule of law. That said, the tax laws are not always clear and are subject to interpretation, and clients have the right to be defended. We will never advise you to follow non-compliant practices. We are aware of them, but we do not advise on them. We have been more than 10 years in business with an impeccable track record, and we plan on continuing in the right side.
We will respond that this is illegal and against our values. If you insist, we will decline working for you. Taxes are a serious matter, and we are committed to respect the laws, the Governments and the societies where we operate. Of course, sometimes the tax laws are not always clear and can be interpreted in opposite ways. But we know where the redlines are and we identify the people that cross them.
Yes, always. Whether you only do one introductory consultation with us or formally engage us, we always keep it confidential.
CONSULTATION
We recommend that first you read our content published in the “Knowledge Centre” tab. Quite often the clients’ queries are answered in those materials.
If you did not find the answer, you should book a 30 minutes introductory consultation with us, completely free.
In the consultation, which will be held online, we will discuss your background and situation, seek to understand your exact needs, provide a general overview of our skillset and how we work, and see if and how we can help you. If we have sufficient data, we may also propose our services and the estimated fees in the call. In this initial call we will not provide tax or legal advice, or answer to substantial queries.
After the consultation you will receive an email, with our email address where you can contact us. If you agree with our proposed services, you can contact us through email and let us know that you agree. You can also let us know that you agree during the initial call mentioned above, but we understand that you may need time to think about it. We will then share a written engagement letter specifically tailored to your needs, for your consideration and signature.
Just book a consultation by clicking on “Book a consultation”. Add the requested details and select the preferred time slot.
Yes, the initial 30 minutes consultation is free. Any subsequent work will be billable in accordance with the terms that we both agree in writing.
The country which is most closely connected to the subject of your consultation. For instance, if you want to move into or out of Spain, click “Spain”. If you want to set up a company in Dubai, click “UAE.” If you wish to discuss in respect of more than one country where we operate (e.g. Spain and the UAE), please include a comment in the comments box that your queries relate to country X and Y.
No worries, we understand it. These details are useful to us because we spend time preparing each consultation in advance, so that it becomes efficient for everybody. If you are not comfortable disclosing these details, leave the box in blank. You can share the information during the consultation.
Not necessarily. However, in the consultation we may ask you questions about, among other things, your income, assets, business/es, tax residence, family and marital status, etc. Therefore, we recommend that before the session you review points such as what type of income do you generate, how much per year and where does it come from; where are your assets and what is their composition and value; would you make a gain or a loss if you were to sell those assets today; where are you tax resident and where do you spend most of time; do you carry on any economic activity, and if so what and where; are you married, and if so under which economic regime; what is your lifestyle and ideal place to live; etc.
Due to the international nature of our work, our consultations are mainly through videoconference. However, after the consultation, if you require services, we may meet in person in any of our offices.
After booking the consultation, you will receive an email with a link to the session. When the day and time of the consultation comes, just click on the link to the videocall and join it.
We usually do our videoconferences on Zoom. We suggest that you check that your device is compatible with it.
Yes, you may join from your device anywhere in the world, but we ask you to have the videocall in a quiet environment and with a decent internet connectivity. Noise and lag can negatively affect the quality of a conversation.
The consultation is for 30 minutes. We are flexible and we can allow a few more minutes, within reasonable limits. In our experience, in most cases the 30 minutes are not required.
“I am tax resident in country X. I would like to relocate to Dubai and set up my business there. I sell coaching services online and my revenue is USD 125,000 annually. The UAE seems a favourable jurisdiction from a tax perspective. However, is it as good as they picture it? Can you advise on the taxation system there, including corporate / personal income tax, VAT and other taxes? How much does it cost to set up and maintain a company? And to live there? Would there be any personal tax implications on me as a shareholder or manager of the UAE company? What issues do you see that entrepreneurs face in real life in the UAE? Can you help me set up my Dubai company?”
“I am a US national and tax resident in the UK. I am married and have two children who are 7 and 13 years old. I own 75% of the shares in one UAE company and 100% of the shares in a UK company. I am a director in both companies and earn director fees from both. I am about to sell the shares in the UK company for USD 1 million, with an additional earn-out payable within 12 months after signing if some conditions are met. I also provide business consulting services, as a freelance, for 15 clients who are located in several countries, and earn about USD 200,000 fees annually. I own USD 2.1 million in index funds in a brokerage established in the US, USD 2.6 million in real estate in Singapore and the UK, and USD 90,000 crypto in a cold wallet. I am the settlor of a trust located in Jersey, whose beneficiaries are my children. My dad is old and intends to gift me his ranch in Oregon, US, before he passes away. I am planning to relocate to Spain and benefit from the impatriate tax regime, also known as the Beckham Law. Can you review and optimise my business and personal tax situation, including that of my family?”
MISCELLANEOUS
Yes, we do so for clients from time to time and in different locations. We will let you know in advance.
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