What we do in this area.
Metric Law/Tax provides comprehensive legal support to clients seeking to establish and structure companies across a wide range of jurisdictions worldwide — including Georgia, the United States, European Union member states, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Singapore, and selected offshore financial centers. Metric Law/Tax advises on jurisdiction selection, corporate structuring, shareholder arrangements, governance, and tax-efficient setups tailored to client’s business objectives and regulatory exposure. Services include coordination with local counsel where required, the preparation and review of incorporation and constitutional documents, and guidance on substance, licensing, and ongoing compliance obligations.
What this service covers.
1. Jurisdiction Selection & Structuring Analysis
Comparative analysis of available jurisdictions based on the business model, tax profile, regulatory requirements, investor base, and operational needs — with clear recommendations on the optimal structure.
2. Incorporation & Constitutional Documents
Preparation and review of all incorporation documents, articles of association, memoranda, shareholder agreements, founder documentation, and corporate governance frameworks across all relevant jurisdictions.
3. Shareholder Arrangements & Governance
Drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements, voting arrangements, drag-along and tag-along provisions, pre-emption rights, deadlock mechanisms, and board governance structures.
4. Tax-Efficient Corporate Structuring
Advice on the structuring of holding companies, operating subsidiaries, and IP holding vehicles in jurisdictions with favorable tax treaty networks and supportive regulatory environments.
5. Substance, Licensing & Compliance
Guidance on economic substance requirements, local licensing obligations, registered agent and director requirements, and ongoing statutory compliance in each relevant jurisdiction.
6. Restructuring, Expansion & M&A Support
Legal support for restructuring existing corporate groups, cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and the establishment of operations in new jurisdictions.
Jurisdictions covered.
What clients should know.
1. Jurisdiction selection significantly affects tax liability, regulatory burden, investor perception, and the availability of double-tax treaty protections.
2. Economic substance requirements in offshore jurisdictions must be carefully assessed to avoid adverse tax consequences under BEPS and CFC rules.
3. Shareholder agreements should address deadlock resolution, exit rights, and transfer restrictions comprehensively from the outset.
4. Local licensing or business registration requirements may apply depending on the nature of the activity carried out in each jurisdiction.
5. Georgia offers a competitive corporate tax regime and is increasingly used as a regional hub for international holding and operating structures.
6. Ultimate beneficial ownership disclosure obligations now apply in most major jurisdictions and must be incorporated into the structure design.