Slovakia has a corporate tax rate of 22%. Companies that operate under VAT have to pay tax on purchases at 20%. Certain services, like those related to some foodstuffs, pharmaceutical products, medical equipment for disabled persons, books (excluding e-books), and others, benefit from a 10% VAT rate.
The joint-stock company, commonly abbreviated as JSC, is a public legal entity, meaning its shares can be publicly traded. Similar to a limited liability company, the liability of JSC shareholders is also limited by the capital contributed.
Authorized Capital The minimum capital amount for JSC is EUR 35,000 and this amount must be paid in full upon registration of the company. For certain legal entities such as insurance companies, banks and other non-bank financial institutions, the minimum share capital amount can be much higher.
Shareholder of the company Similar to a limited liability company, company shares can be owned by both legal and natural persons. But unlike a limited liability company, JSC shares can be bought and sold publicly. The maximum number of shares is unlimited and additional shares can be issued during the life of the company. There are different types of shares, and usually the voting rights of shareholders and the receipt of dividends depend on the category of shares. Typically, shareholders have the right to express their opinion on the management of the company and other issues such as profit distribution and council appointments. All shareholder decisions are made during a shareholders' meeting.
A council elects and dismisses the members of the board of directors. The Board of Directors is the executive body of the company. Unless otherwise stated, all board members represent the company collectively and decisions are made by voting. Only a private person can be a board member.
Documents needed for JSC formation in Latvia In order to register a company in Latvia, the following documents must be submitted to the Business Register of the Republic of Latvia:
Application form for company formation; agreement (or decision in the case of a sole shareholder) to form a company; articles of incorporation of the company; Bank reference confirming deposit of share capital; Directory of the register of founders of the company; confirmation by the works council; Confirmations of the board members of the company; Resolution on the legal address of the company signed by a member of the board of directors; Resolution on permission to register the company at the given address (signed by the owner of the property); Proof of payment of state taxes for company incorporation; Receipt of payment for a publication in the official newspaper "Latvijas Vestnesis"
JSC incorporation process in Latvia Incorporation of a JSC in Latvia is a complex legal procedure, which requires involvement of experienced corporate lawyers or incorporation agents. JSC incorporation generally consists of the following steps:
Collection of all necessary information and documents for the incorporation of a company; Preparation of the foundation documents for the incorporation of a company; Signing of the foundation documents (at the notary); Opening of a temporary bank account where the share capital is paid; Payment of state fees for the company formation and the publication in the official newspaper; Submission of the foundation documents to the Register of Enterprises of the Republic of Latvia; When the company is registered, you shall receive following documents:
Certificate of registration; Articles of association; Decision of the state notary of the Register of Enterprises of the Republic of Latvia Reporting to tax office JSC is obliged to report its financial statements once a year and a report on the company’s employee salaries must be submitted each month. In case the company’s turnover exceeds 50,000 EUR, it is obliged to register as a VAT payer. This also needs to be done if the company plans to export goods or services abroad. If a company is registered as a VAT payer, it has to submit VAT reports on a monthly basis.
Key Benefits of the Panama Private Foundation Establishing a private foundation in Panama offers the following benefits to its owners.
Confidential: Beneficiary names and addresses are not available to the public Tax Exempt: No taxation in Panama and no taxation on worldwide income Separate legal entity Simple structure: founder and beneficiary can be the same person; no obligation to appoint officers or directors Out of reach of creditors No annual accounts or auditing requirements
The Panama foundation is a type of private foundation specifically designed as an asset protection tool. Introduced by the Panamanian Government in 1995 (through the Private Interest Foundation Law), it is based on the principles of Swiss, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein family foundations.
The most obvious advantage of the Panamanian private foundation is that it is a distinct legal entity, independently capable of exerting its rights, executing agreements, acquiring property, etc.
On the other hand, the difference between an offshore limited liability company and a private foundation is that the latter does not engage in commercial activity and cannot be used for trading purposes. Nor is it to be confused with a corporation, which has owners and members.
However, a Panamanian private foundation can participate in investment activities: real estate, holding shares, bonds, patents, interests, stocks, etc.
Usually, a Panamanian private foundation is established for a specific purpose, according to which an individual or a group will benefit from the foundation. The Panama charitable public foundation is used for charitable purposes, whereas a Panama private interest foundation will most likely be set up in order to preserve and safeguard the inheritance of assets by family members or other individuals.
Low Maintenance Cost Territories are jurisdictions with particularly favorable tax systems where the annual maintenance costs of the company are lower. An effective tax planning strategy often revolves around these jurisdictions, as low taxes and maintenance costs are among the most effective and straightforward cost-cutting tools for any business.
Company maintenance
In general, company maintenance includes any operations that ensure a business is active in its day-to-day endeavours. In addition, many favourable tax jurisdictions require every international company to undergo a company renewal procedure on an annual basis, by submitting a renewal application and paying a certain fee to the state. In terms of tax planning, company maintenance is normally understood as referring to the expenses associated with paying taxes, state fees, stamp duties, charges and any other costs that may arise from operating a company. These include, but are not limited to:
Taxes
Import/export duties
Salaries
License fees
Office rental
Stamp duties
Annual renewal fee
Notary fees
State fees
Maintenance usually does not include any expenses directly related to business transactions, such as the cost of raw materials to be used in production or the purchase of goods for resale.
Depending on the jurisdiction, company maintenance can either be the biggest source of expenses (especially due to taxes and renewal fees) or a barely noticeable cost of conducting a profitable business. This is the main reason why jurisdictions with low maintenance costs are so popular with companies seeking to optimise their taxes.
Steps to maintaining a businessThe first step to effective business continuity is financial planning, including tax planning. A company needs to identify its biggest source of costs and then find a way to gradually reduce those costs. One of the primary goals of effectively maintaining a business is to reduce its tax burden and annual renewal fees. The second step is to choose a jurisdiction with low maintenance costs and an advantageous tax regime. Confidus Solutions is happy to share our expertise on the matter to help you analyze the options and select the best jurisdiction to incorporate. The third step is to move the actual company or incorporation to the jurisdiction of your choice. The details of this process may vary by jurisdiction and legal business structure, so each company should carefully consider which business structure is most beneficial in its particular case. In the long term, maintenance costs are mainly related to wages, taxes and equipment. Wages are effectively determined by the cost of labor in each jurisdiction, which in turn is affected by work culture, levels of education and skills, level of competition, and so on. Taxes depend on the legal business structure and the activities undertaken by a company - some will require licenses and patents that need to be renewed periodically with costs. Finally, the supplies needed depend on the business, but typically include rent (providing premises), utility bills (providing heating, electricity, water, etc.), and supplies such as petrol and office supplies.
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