Your world, your rules, your nest
Boutique Advisory · Long-Term Partnership
We Don't Just Set Up Companies.
We Map Your Journey.
Before recommending a structure, we understand your why. Corporate setup, tax residency, relocation — each situation is different. Sometimes the answer is "you don't need this." That's the advice we give.
Free 30-min consultation · You speak directly with a Senior Advisor
Understand
Your goals, your constraints, your why. We challenge assumptions.
Implement
Company, banking, tax residency, family relocation. Compliant from day one.
Grow
New opportunities emerge. We adapt your structure as you evolve.
Why Most International Structures Fail—And How We Build Yours to Last.
We understand your why before we define your what. Three interconnected pillars, one cohesive strategy tailored to your evolution.
Most international structures fail within 2–3 years due to poor planning and misaligned advice. We design yours to last.
Corporate Architecture
Build a structure banks accept and investors trustMoving beyond simple filings to create robust legal foundations that support international scale and banking access.
Fiscal Compliance
Stay compliant across jurisdictions — without surprisesNavigating cross-border tax complexities with zero-compromise integrity. We build for audits, not just for today.
Life & Transition
Relocate and operate globally without frictionSecuring your nest. From residency permits to family relocation, we ensure your lifestyle matches your ambition.
The First Question We Ask: Why?
Many clients come seeking a specific tool—a US LLC, an ITIN, a Dubai Free Zone license. We seek to understand the objective behind the request. If the tool doesn't fit the goal, we pivot. If you don't need it at all, we'll tell you. This is the difference between an execution platform and a strategic partner.
"The right structure isn't the most complex one. It's the one that fits your life — now, and five years from now."
The Integrity Guardrail
We are not "yes-men." If a structure doesn't benefit your long-term security—or if it creates compliance risks you haven't considered—we will tell you. Even if it means we don't work together today. Our reputation is built on honest advice, not closed deals.
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The Right Environment for Your Ambition
Expertly curated structures across premier global jurisdictions. Each recommended based on your specific situation, not market trends.
Most entrepreneurs choose jurisdictions based on trends. We choose based on your structure, tax exposure, and long-term goals.
The jurisdiction is the tool, not the destination. Your optimal structure depends on your tax residency, banking requirements, and lifestyle goals — not on what worked for someone else.
Choosing the wrong jurisdiction can create tax exposure, banking issues, and compliance risks. We help you avoid that.
UK LLP / LTD
Global credibility with established common-law protections
Cyprus
EU passporting with favorable holding structures
Estonia
Digital-first gateway for location-independent entrepreneurs
Malta
Digital asset hub with progressive regulatory framework
Ireland
Tech ecosystem with EU market access
Luxembourg
Institutional-grade holding and investment structures
Bulgaria
Fiscal efficiency within the EU framework
UAE / Dubai
A tax-neutral hub for the modern global entrepreneur
Singapore
The gold standard for stability and Asian market entry
Hong Kong
Gateway to Greater China with territorial taxation
Thailand
Lifestyle destination with LTR visa opportunities
US LLC
Access to the world's premier banking and payment ecosystem
Canada
North American presence with bilateral treaty network
Panama
Sophisticated asset protection and territorial taxation
Cayman Islands
Investment fund structures with tax neutrality
Free 30-min assessment · Tailored to your structure, residency and goals
The Lifecycle of a Strategic Partnership
From initial alignment to a perpetual advisory relationship. Here's what working with Globalnest actually looks like.
The Discovery Call
A 30-minute deep dive into your current constraints and ultimate objectives. We listen to your "why" — and if a structure doesn't benefit you, we will tell you honestly.
Architectural Design
We transform your goals into a technical roadmap. This includes cross-border tax analysis, jurisdiction selection, banking strategy, and family relocation planning.
Managed Implementation
Our team handles the heavy lifting. Entity formation, traditional banking accounts, tax residency documentation, and securing residency permits for your family.
Perpetual Advisory
The work doesn't end at setup. We act as your long-term strategic partner — managing annual compliance, optimizing your structure as revenue grows, and unlocking new opportunities.
Free of charge. No commitment. Genuine strategy.
Tailored Mandates for Global Ambitions
We don't sell packages. We architect transitions. Each engagement is scoped to your specific objectives, jurisdictional complexity, and long-term vision.
Targeted Structuring
Entity & Banking Foundation- International entity formation (LLC, LTD, LLP)
- Corporate banking introduction
- Registered agent & compliance setup
- Multi-currency payment infrastructure
Fiscal Relocation
Tax Base & Residency Alignment- Personal tax residency analysis
- Exit tax strategy & planning
- Tax ID (TIN) acquisition
- Cross-border compliance mapping
Global Mobility
Full Expatriation & Family Transition- Business & personal entity setup
- Family residency permits & visas
- Golden Visa & second passport pathways
- Lifestyle transition coordination
Strategic Growth
Ongoing Partnership & Evolution- Annual compliance audit & review
- Structure optimization as you scale
- New jurisdiction expansion
- Asset protection & wealth planning
"We do not offer 'off-the-shelf' solutions. Your investment is calculated based on jurisdictional complexity, compliance requirements, and the scale of your global footprint. A transparent proposal is provided only after we understand your unique objectives."
Your diagnostic call includes a preliminary assessment of your current structure's viability.
The Architecture of Success
Discretion is our standard. These anonymized accounts reflect the strategic transitions we manage for our global partners.
What impressed me most was their willingness to say no. Christophe explained why my proposed structure was a compliance risk and mapped a safer path.
Moving a family and a business simultaneously is high-stakes. Globalnest managed the entire transition across two jurisdictions with total discretion.
I needed a structure that would stand up to scrutiny, not a 'hack.' Globalnest built a holding architecture that is as legally robust as it is efficient.
After being rejected by 3 banks, Globalnest secured us a business account within weeks. Their network opened doors we couldn't access alone.
The exit tax planning alone saved us months of stress. They anticipated complications I hadn't considered and handled everything proactively.
Four years in and they still review our structure annually. When we expanded into Asia, they adapted everything seamlessly. True partners.
The Golden Visa process seemed overwhelming until Globalnest took over. Every document, every appointment — handled. We just showed up.
Other firms promised aggressive savings. Globalnest promised compliance that lasts. After seeing peers get audited, I'm glad I chose substance.
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Strategic Framework & Expertise
Honest answers for lasting structures — on US LLCs, Asian jurisdictions, European holdings, and what we can (and cannot) do for you.
We do not sell generic solutions. These answers reflect our bespoke advisory approach and our commitment to full compliance in every jurisdiction.
US LLC Strategy
A US LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a flexible legal entity registered in one of the 50 US states. It combines limited liability protection with a default "pass-through" tax treatment: the LLC itself pays no federal income tax, and profits are reported at the owner level.
For non-US persons with no US-source income and no US clients, a single-member LLC owned by a foreign individual is treated as a "disregarded entity" by the IRS — meaning it is invisible for US federal tax purposes.
This makes it attractive to entrepreneurs who want a US business presence, a USD bank account, and access to payment processors like Stripe or PayPal.
At the US federal level, a single-member foreign-owned LLC with no US-source income pays zero US federal income tax. This is accurate.
However, the story does not end there. Your country of residence has its own rules. A Belgian resident remains fully taxable in Belgium on worldwide income — the LLC's profits pass through directly to the individual and are subject to Belgian personal income tax (up to ~50% + social contributions). The Belgian tax authority does not recognise the LLC's "invisibility" at the US level. The same applies to French, Dutch, and German residents.
A US LLC is not a tax planning tool for European residents in isolation. Its value lies in banking access, payment processing, and legal structure — not in reducing your European tax burden.
Always consult a cross-border tax advisor before drawing conclusions.
The IRS federal compliance requirements are often significantly underestimated by non-US owners:
Form 5472 + Pro-forma 1120: Any foreign-owned single-member LLC must file Form 5472 alongside a pro-forma 1120 return annually, even if no tax is owed and no US income was earned. The penalty for failure to file is $25,000 per year — one of the steepest automatic penalties in the US tax code.
FBAR (FinCEN 114): If the LLC holds foreign bank accounts exceeding $10,000 at any point during the year, an FBAR must be filed with FinCEN.
BOI Report: Since January 2024, most LLCs must file a Beneficial Ownership report with FinCEN, disclosing all beneficial owners. Non-compliance carries criminal penalties.
Approximately €800–1,500/year in US accountant fees to maintain proper federal compliance, on top of state filing fees.
This is one of the most practical challenges with US LLCs. Traditional US banks (Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo) require an in-person visit to a US branch and often an SSN or ITIN, making account opening very difficult for non-residents.
Practical alternatives include Mercury, Relay, Wise Business, and Airwallex — all of which accept foreign-owned LLCs with documentation and operate entirely online. These provide full USD banking functionality, Stripe/PayPal integration, and international wire capabilities.
Stripe and PayPal accept US LLCs owned by non-residents — which is often the primary commercial reason clients choose this structure.
The most common risk is believing the LLC creates a tax benefit in your country of residence when it does not.
Other frequent issues include missing IRS filing deadlines (automatic $25,000 penalty), mixing personal and business finances, and treating the LLC as an offshore structure when it is explicitly not one — the US and the EU exchange tax information automatically under FATCA and CRS.
A US LLC is a legitimate and useful tool in the right context. Used without proper advice, it creates compliance risk with both US and European authorities simultaneously.
There is a critical distinction between incorporating a company (receiving legal documents) and having a fully operational entity with a working bank account. Incorporation is fast — 1–3 days in Singapore and Hong Kong, 1–5 days for a US LLC. Banking is the real bottleneck.
| Jurisdiction | Fintech / Neobank | Traditional Bank |
|---|---|---|
| UK LLP | 2–3 weeks | 6–8 weeks |
| US LLC | 6–10 weeks * | 8–12 weeks * |
| Singapore | 3–5 weeks | 8–12 weeks |
| Hong Kong | 4–6 weeks | 3–5 months |
| Dubai Free Zone | 6–8 weeks | 2–4 months |
* US LLC timelines are driven primarily by the IRS EIN issuance process for foreign owners (4–8 weeks by fax), not the banking itself.
A detailed, realistic timeline is included in your personalised roadmap — provided before any commitment.
International Ecosystems
Absolutely — and this is precisely where Globalnest differentiates itself. A US LLC is one tool among many, and it is often not the optimal choice for European residents or entrepreneurs with international operations.
We have extensive experience structuring companies in Asia, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong — two of the most respected and commercially credible jurisdictions in the world.
We also regularly structure entities across Europe — including Cyprus, Estonia, Luxembourg, Malta, and Ireland — for clients who prefer to remain within the EU for regulatory, commercial, or personal reasons.
We do not advocate for one jurisdiction over another — we listen to your situation, your clients, your ambitions, and build the structure that fits you. Many clients combine jurisdictions in a layered architecture.
Singapore consistently ranks as Asia's most stable, transparent, and business-friendly jurisdiction — and that reputation has real commercial consequences. Counterparties across Japan, South Korea, China, and Australia inherently trust a Singapore entity in a way they may not trust a lesser-known structure.
Beyond reputation: zero withholding tax on outgoing dividends, no capital gains tax, a territorial tax system, an audit exemption for small companies, and an outstanding banking ecosystem.
For clients sourcing from China and selling worldwide, Singapore is the natural operational hub.
Absolutely. A well-designed European structure can be just as effective as an offshore one — and is often more appropriate when your clients, your team, and your life are based in Europe.
We regularly design multi-entity architectures entirely within the EU: combining, for example, a Belgian or French operating company with a Luxembourg or Cyprus holding — fully compliant with EU law and significantly more efficient than a single operating entity.
Combining an operating company with a holding structure can substantially reduce the tax cost of reinvested profits — entirely within European law.
The Globalnest Commitment
Not always — and we will tell you this honestly during the first call, before any commitment or invoice.
An international structure is unlikely to be the right solution if: your business is strictly local with no international revenue, clients, or suppliers; if you are looking for a structure to eliminate taxes without genuine relocation or economic substance; or if your only goal is to appear offshore while continuing to operate entirely from your home country.
However, remaining in your home country does not automatically disqualify you. Many of our clients are Belgian, French, Dutch, or German residents who legitimately benefit from an international structure — not because they hide income, but because their activity is genuinely international.
The question is not "where do you live" but "where does your economic activity actually take place". That is what we analyse during the diagnostic phase.
Integrity is our core value. We do not build structures designed to mislead tax authorities. We build structures that are legally robust, compliant in every jurisdiction involved, and built to last — including under audit. If your situation does not justify an international structure, we will tell you clearly — and suggest what actually makes sense instead.
We work in two phases.
First, a diagnostic consultation where we review your situation, residency, income streams, and objectives — giving you a clear picture of the options available, including an honest assessment of whether an international structure genuinely benefits you.
If you choose to proceed, we provide a written structuring proposal detailing the recommended architecture, the rationale, the implementation cost, ongoing annual maintenance costs per entity, and the projected efficiency gains.
No hidden fees, no vague estimates. Implementation is coordinated end-to-end by Globalnest with a single point of contact throughout.