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HOLDING, SPV & CROSS-BORDER STRUCTURING

Structure first. Grow with clarity.

Ownership structures that protect, simplify and scale.

The way your business is owned can shape investment, governance, tax exposure and future exits. We help you design a group structure around your commercial goals — across the jurisdictions that matter to you.

From holding companies and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to intermediate entities and joint venture vehicles, One Incorp starts with the business rationale, then coordinates the structure and set-up.

Advisory-led · Cross-border coordination · Within the law and aligned with transparency standards

Group structure planningOne Incorp
An illustrative group structure

One group. Clear relationships.

Design the ownership, purpose and role of each entity before incorporating.

Parent / Holding CompanyGroup ownership & governance
Operating Co.Trading activity
Investment SPVSpecific asset or project
JV VehicleShared ownership
Illustrative only. The right structure depends on your business, legal, tax and regulatory circumstances.
Advisory-firstUnderstand the business before designing entities
Senior-ledProfessional judgement, not just form filing
Cross-borderOne coordinated point of contact
TransparentClear scope and fees agreed upfront

WHY STRUCTURE MATTERS

A structure should serve the business — not complicate it.

The right ownership model can make responsibilities clearer, support investment and prepare a group for future growth or an exit.

But adding entities without a clear commercial purpose can create more filings, costs and administration. We look at your plans first, then help compare appropriate structures and explain the trade-offs.

Our advice considers treaty access where relevant, economic substance requirements, investor expectations, transparency obligations and your intended exit or expansion route.

Questions we consider from day one

  • What should each entity own, operate or manage?
  • Where are the owners, customers, assets and decision-makers?
  • How might investors, lenders or joint venture partners view the structure?
  • What substance, reporting and beneficial ownership rules may apply?
  • How could the group expand, restructure or exit in future?
  • What is the simplest structure that meets the genuine business need?

OUR STRUCTURING SERVICES

Design the structure. Coordinate the set-up.

Practical support for ownership structures, investment vehicles and cross-border groups — with the purpose of each entity clearly considered.

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Group structure design

Map parent, subsidiary and intermediate entities around ownership, operations, governance and future expansion plans.

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Holding company set-up

Coordinate the formation of holding entities to own shares, investments or group assets where appropriate.

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Special purpose vehicles

Plan and coordinate SPVs for a defined asset, transaction, project, investment or financing purpose.

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Joint venture structures

Help coordinate the entity and ownership arrangements for joint ventures, including shareholder and JV agreement coordination with relevant legal advisers.

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Substance planning

Consider local management, decision-making, people, premises and other substance requirements relevant to the proposed jurisdictions.

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Restructuring and redomiciliation

Support group changes, entity simplification and redomiciliation planning where legally permitted and suitable.

STRUCTURES FOR REAL BUSINESS NEEDS

One approach, different commercial objectives

There is no single structure that works for every group. The design should follow the reason you are setting it up.

01 · Group ownership

Holding company structures

For founders or corporate groups looking to organise ownership across subsidiaries, investments or markets.

02 · Asset or project

Special purpose vehicles

For a defined transaction, project, asset or investment where a separate vehicle is appropriate.

03 · Shared venture

Joint venture vehicles

For two or more parties working together, with ownership, decision-making and responsibilities properly considered.

04 · New market

Intermediate entities

For groups considering how ownership and operating companies fit across multiple jurisdictions.

05 · Growth or investment

Investor-ready group design

For businesses planning for due diligence, external investment, a future sale or a change in ownership.

06 · Existing groups

Restructuring and simplification

For groups reviewing whether their current entity map still fits the business and its compliance obligations.

BEFORE WE BEGIN

What is required to plan your structure?

A clear picture of your ownership, business purpose and plans helps us assess suitable options and identify the right next steps.

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Business objectives

Explain what you want the structure to achieve — for example, holding group ownership, separating a project or asset, entering a market, or setting up a joint venture.

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Ownership and parties involved

Provide an overview of proposed shareholders, beneficial owners, directors, partners and the relationship between existing group companies, where applicable.

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Current group and assets

Share an existing group chart, if available, plus relevant information about subsidiaries, investments, assets, contracts or planned transactions.

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Jurisdictions and operations

Tell us where owners, management, employees, customers, suppliers and business activities are located, and which countries you are considering.

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Commercial and compliance needs

Outline anticipated banking, financing, licensing, reporting, economic substance and ongoing administration requirements, where known.

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Growth and exit plans

Let us know about expected investment, joint venture arrangements, future acquisitions, restructuring or potential exit plans that may affect the design.

What happens next? We review the information, discuss any gaps, and agree the scope of work and professional input needed. Specific documents, identity checks and due diligence requirements depend on the jurisdictions, entities and parties involved. Please do not send sensitive identity or financial documents until we confirm a secure submission process.

BUILT AROUND THE WHOLE PICTURE

Consider more than the place of incorporation.

A cross-border structure needs to make sense on paper and in practice.

We consider the commercial rationale and coordinate the relevant specialists where the structure requires legal, tax or jurisdiction-specific advice. Recommendations are designed to comply with applicable laws, economic substance rules and transparency requirements.

Key considerations in the design

Every entity should have a clear purpose — and fit the way your group actually operates.

  • Ownership & governanceShareholders, control and decision-making.
  • Tax & treaty considerationsRelevant implications assessed with appropriate professional advice.
  • Economic substanceLocal people, activity and management where required.
  • TransparencyBeneficial ownership and reporting obligations.
  • Investment & exitInvestor expectations and future transaction plans.
  • Day-to-day operationBanking, accounting, filings and ongoing administration.

HOW WE WORK

From business rationale to a coordinated structure

A clear process helps you understand the recommendation, the required work and what happens next.

STEP 01

Understand

Discuss ownership, assets, markets, objectives and future plans.

STEP 02

Map options

Compare suitable entities and jurisdictions against the real business need.

STEP 03

Recommend

Explain the proposed structure, assumptions, trade-offs and specialist input needed.

STEP 04

Coordinate

Arrange incorporation and coordinate shareholder/JV documents and substance planning.

STEP 05

Review and evolve

Support restructuring or redomiciliation needs as the group changes, where appropriate.

WHO WE HELP

Cross-border structuring for owners, investors and growing groups

Support for clients who need their ownership structure to reflect commercial reality today and future plans tomorrow.

Founders and SMEsOrganising ownership as the business expands into new markets.
Corporate groupsPlanning parent companies, subsidiaries and intermediate entities.
Investors and familiesConsidering holding entities and investment SPVs with appropriate advice.
Joint venture partnersCoordinating ownership vehicles and shareholder arrangements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Holding, SPV and cross-border structuring FAQs

What is the difference between a holding company and an SPV?

A holding company generally owns shares or investments in other entities. An SPV is typically created for a defined purpose, such as a particular asset, transaction or project. The right choice depends on the commercial objective and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

How do you decide which jurisdiction is suitable?

We consider the business rationale, ownership, location of operations and assets, banking needs, investor expectations, tax and treaty considerations, substance rules, reporting obligations and future plans. No jurisdiction is suitable for every situation.

Can One Incorp help with shareholder or joint venture agreements?

We coordinate the agreement requirements as part of the structuring process and can work with the client's legal advisers or relevant legal specialists. Legal drafting and advice should be provided by appropriately qualified professionals.

What does economic substance mean?

Economic substance rules may require certain entities or activities to demonstrate appropriate local presence, management or business activity. Requirements differ by jurisdiction and activity, so they should be assessed for the specific structure.

Can a group structure reduce tax?

Tax implications depend on the facts, applicable laws, treaties, substance, ownership and how the entities operate. One Incorp focuses on lawful, commercially grounded structuring and does not promote hiding income or unlawful tax avoidance. Relevant tax advice should be confirmed with qualified advisers.

Can you restructure an existing international group?

We can support group restructuring and redomiciliation planning where permitted, including coordinating the relevant entities and professional advisers. Feasibility depends on the jurisdictions, existing obligations, approvals and transaction circumstances.

START WITH THE BUSINESS RATIONALE

Planning a holding company, SPV or cross-border group?

Talk to One Incorp before you create the entities. We’ll discuss your objectives, outline the relevant considerations and help coordinate the next steps.