Who is this Service for?

Audits are typically mandatory for companies of a certain number of employees or an income greater than a specified amount. However audits are sometimes required by smaller companies – for example, when a partner with a minimum stake in the company demands an audit or, perhaps more frequently, when a company is being purchased, as part of the due diligence process

What does this service consist of?

• Review of all financial documents (bank accounts, financial statements, credit and loan documents etc.) to ascertain health of the company
• Visit to the company to review installation, company assets, inventories
• Review of all employee benefits
• Competitive Assessment
• Final Report and Recommendations

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

If you have already decided on the type of business you want to run, and where you wish to locate it, then the main decision you will need to make is whether you should set it up as a limited company or as a sole trader.

This can be extremely important as you can save a considerable amount of money depending on which option you choose. Both have benefits and drawbacks.

Self-employed is of course cheaper to set-up and less costly to manage since the reporting requirements are lesser than in the case of limited companies.

On the other hand, limited companies do limit your liability in the case of a claim against your business, which depending on the type of business could be the only reason you need to opt for this type of structure. Otherwise, a limited company is rather more flexible when there are a number of partners or when the company has other, more complex attributes.

What does this service consist of?

• Ensure legal interests are protected, especially when creating a company with several partners.
• Drawing-up a notarial contract according to your guidelines, properly prepared and tailored to your objectives.
• Ensuring that your Articles of Association contain all necessary elements.
• Make sure that the application is made in accordance with the requirements of the Commercial Companies Code. With the power of attorney you will have granted to us, on your behalf we will register your company at all Government institutions and offices required by law.
• Applying for company tax and identification numbers.
• Obtaining all necessary documents, permits and approvals.
• Dealing with bank formalities connected with setting up of the company bank account.
• Once completed the registration process, we will draw up all other corporate documents required by the Commercial Companies Code.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

Prudent individuals who move abroad and/or plan to acquire assets theresuch as holiday homes, cars, boats, businesses etc. will typically consider the fiscal impact of acquiring such assets on their overall taxation levels, compliance matters and future issues such as inheritance issues. This can be a complex area and requires an advisor of many years of experience to assist.

What does this service consist of?

• Initial discussion to determine your particular circumstances, concerns, requirements
• Preparation of a report on your options and the most tax efficient course of action
• Follow-up meeting (at our offices, by phone or email) to discuss any questions arising from the report

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

Once you have set-up your business, and hired your first employee, you will want to consider a payroll service to ensure that you comply with legal obligations regarding employee’s rights to receive certain types of information related to their pay and any benefits.

What does this service consist of?

• Initial Set-up according to client’s requirements
• Production of Employee Payslips (printed at client site)
• Management & Payment of Employer & Employee Social Security Contributions
• Registration and Removal of Employees from Social Security system

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

Moving countries entails a lot of logistical planning. One aspect that does arise frequently is the taxation impact of making such an important move. Frequently, individuals notice that personal taxation rates can generally be higher in the Mediterranean countries. However, with proper advice their impact can be mitigated as much as possible

What does this service consist of?

• Initial discussion to determine your particular situation
• Preparation of a report on your tax liabilities and benefits
• Summary discussion – by phone, email - to handle follow-up questions on report

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this service for?

This is the most inexpensive way to set up a business. You will be self-employed and work within a simple structure implying little bureaucracy in which, basically, you are paid with the profits of your company. You will not be considered as an employee, and will have less social benefits than you would as a regular employee. You will be liable for any and all losses incurred by the business.

What services will you receive?

• Obtain residence permits or work permits.
• Provide information about healthcare.
• Registration with the Tax Authority and the Social Security System.
• Help you to choose the right business name.
• Choose your business activity. We can provide you with a list of recommended activities (list of trade licenses that are approved by administrative bodies).
• Business address (whether it will be only for correspondence or you will really make your business there).
  Recommendations regarding the most appropriate fiscal arrangements to ensure taxation levels are optimised
• Resolution of tax enquiries related to your professional activity.
• Completion and presentation of all required tax returns.
• Maintenance of all legally required records (income, expenses, invoicing, assets).

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

Anyone undertaking a business activity will require a local tax and accounting service. While you will benefit from not having to worry about whether or not you are compliant with the legal requirements such as VAT returns, Corporation Tax, Income Tax etc. you can also relax in the knowledge that any communications received from the Tax Authority – often impenetrable to locals never mind foreigners – will be managed conveniently and efficiently by your accountant.

What does this service consist of?

• Financial accounting and reporting.
• Accounting for special purposes, preparation of annual accounts.
• Manage communications with the Tax Authorities.
• Complete management of the company’s accounts.
• Administrative support for accounts/ accounting records: Preparation of accounting.
  Documents – cash documents, travel orders, inventory control, property records, issuing invoices, internal documents, approval process of documents, printing & copying, sorting and filing of accounting documents).
• VAT returns, Corporation Tax, Income Tax, Non-resident tax, any other tax obligation with any national tax authority: National/Regionals/Local.
• Business address (whether it will be only for correspondence or you will really make your business there).
• Recommendations regarding the most appropriate fiscal arrangements to ensure taxation levels are optimised
• Resolution of tax enquiries related to your activity.
• Completion and presentation of all required tax returns.
• Company annual return (abbreviated accounts: balance sheet, profit and loss statement, annual report)
• Ongoing updates on any legislative changes affecting the area of the Company Activities

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this service for?

A legal requirement for anyone carrying-on a business activity. While you will benefit from not having to worry about whether or not you are complying with the legal requirements such as VAT returns, Corporation Tax, Income Tax etc you will also not need to be concerned with communications from the Tax Authority - often impenetrable to locals never mind foreigners!

What services will your lawyer offer?

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Accounting for special purposes, preparation of annual accounts
• Communication with the Tax Authorities
• Complete management of the company’s accounts
• Administrative support for accounts/ accounting records: Preparation of accounting
• Documents – cash documents, travel orders, inventory control, property records, issuing invoices, internal documents, approval process of documents, printing & copying, sorting and filing of accounting documents)

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

Prudent individuals who have assets abroad such as holiday homes, cars, boats, businesses etc. should consider what will be the future taxation impact of transferring ownership of those assets to loved ones and other beneficiaries. This can be a complex area when considering taxes which are applied inter vivos – as gifts, and those donated via causa mortis, via a Will.

What does this service consist of?

• Initial discussion to determine your particular situation
• Preparation of a report on your options and the most tax efficient course of action
• Follow-up meeting (at our offices, by phone or email) to discuss any questions arising from the report

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Who is this Service for?

Understanding local VAT rules and what actions need to be taken to ensure compliance are critical for businesses involved in providing services and products to other businesses and consumers resident in foreign countries. National tax enforcement authorities tend to be zealous in relation to VAT compliance and infractions can prove extremely costly and disruptive.

What does this service consist of?

• Initial discussion to determine your particular situation
• If you have received notification of an infringement, the tax lawyer will consider your legal options and best outcomes. Upon agreement, the lawyer will then represent you before national tribunals
• If you need to understand how the local VAT rules and regulations would impact you and a proposed business plan, a report will be compiled. A follow-up meeting is generally arranged to deal with questions that arise as a result of the content of the report.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your lawyer.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.
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