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You may have asked yourself more than once why not start a successful business in Europe in the same way as you do in Ukraine or Eastern Europe. Or, more importantly, why European goods and services sell much better and cost much more than similar locally produced products. As the owner of a plant or factory, you also want to sell at a higher price and faster, export your products to other countries, expand the sales market and increase your income.

Long traditions of quality, prestige, a well-known brand and the image of a successful businessman — this is probably the answer you are most likely to hear from your partners when you offer them a business structure using a holding company.

Now look at your business critically: is it possible to sell a product marked "Made in Ukraine", "Made in Russia" or "Made in China" at a high price? Such products may face weaker demand, and if they are purchased, the price can be much lower than for European equivalents even when the quality is no worse. This means you may earn less, while a European competitor may manufacture its products at a nearby plant in Ukraine and place on them a brand label with decades of history, for example "since 19xx".

What can you do? How can you compete with European companies? Work on the image of your business, or more simply, acquire a reputable "European package" — a company with history — and you can present your business on the same level as your European competitor. You may then have more room to raise prices because European branding often receives more market trust. The business objective here is to earn money and build the commercial image of your own business.

Why take the long road to the European market and invest large amounts in product advertising if it may be possible to start earning faster under a European trade mark that has its production facilities in Ukraine. For example, an internationally known drink produced in Ukraine may sell at a much higher price than a local alternative even when production costs are similar. This shows the commercial value of a recognised brand.

Sales and income in countries of the former USSR can also increase when the packaging shows a head-office address in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany or another reputable Western European country. Whether you sell food or industrial products, a European business image can help you stand out from competitors and present the product as part of a European business. A stronger international image can also make the company more understandable to partners and institutions. The more professional the image, the more opportunities the business may have to earn.

It can also be important to act early because the number of companies with a good history is limited, and an earlier decision may give you more advantages over competitors.

Do you want your own bank in Europe? Are you planning to work with cryptocurrency, investments or an ICO?

TAXC Limited is ready to help you select a ready-made company or operating business of the required level in Western Europe, with the required registration date and business profile and, where necessary, staff, office and production premises, a business bank account with a reputable European bank and references.

If your business has reached a level where it needs its own European source of financing and access to European and US debt-capital markets, we can assist with the acquisition of a reputable European insurance or investment company and, where the scale of the business justifies it, a small bank or branch in Switzerland, Luxembourg or Germany with an existing client base and management.

If the economics are calculated for a significant need for capital or investment in business projects from EUR 100 million, it may in some cases be more efficient to acquire your own bank rather than spend money on an IPO, Eurobond placement and similar instruments. Financing the business through its own regulated banking institution may in some cases reduce the cost of funding, subject to applicable regulation and market conditions.

We are also ready to assist in developing a suitable scheme for acquiring a business. In Europe, the source of funds is very important. If a buyer proposes settlement in cash, from an offshore company or from an account at an unknown bank, a reputable seller may refuse the transaction. European businesses value their reputation, and neither the servicing bank nor the seller wants an incoming payment from an unclear source.

Swiss companies: since 1930 — a strong business history

If you need a reputable European jurisdiction for your international business - Switzerland can be one of the most suitable options.

We offer an opportunity to take your business to a new international level through ready-made Swiss companies with paid-up share capital and registration years starting from 1930 to 1990.

The main disadvantage of these Swiss companies is the price, although the high price can itself be part of the premium positioning traditionally associated with Swiss products and services.

Your business partners will understand this positioning. Working through a Swiss company with a business bank account at a Swiss bank can demonstrate a certain level of business scale and reputation. If you can afford a Swiss company, it can show that your business has reached a particular level.

A statement such as "Operating since 1930" or "More than 75 years on the market" is something few businesses can use and may significantly increase trust in the company and support sales of its products.

Swiss companies with history can be used as founders of reputation-focused legal entities used in public advertising and relations with licensing authorities, and for participation in international tenders and interstate contracts,  for establishing or acquiring banks, insurance, financial and investment companies, large manufacturing companies, holdings and shareholdings; they may also act as investors in government and other securities.

How to get detailed information about ready-made companies

If you are interested in an acquisition, send us a request by email or fax, stating the preferred year of company registration and amount of capital. The company price mainly depends on these parameters. The name is not critical because it can normally be changed to one that better suits you and your business.

Because of the nature of these transactions, anonymous requests to acquire companies are not considered. We apply the "Know Your Customer" principle and therefore ask you to provide full contact details and brief information about the business you represent. Before the company owner starts price negotiations, we need to provide information and references regarding the future owner. Without information about your financial capacity and the nature of the business, meaningful negotiations cannot begin; simply asking for the current price is generally not sufficient in this market.

The question "Price from?" is generally expressed from around EUR 100,000 for a company up to 10 years old. The value of assets such as real estate, if any, is determined using market prices. We can discuss cooperation matters at a personal meeting in our office; all other terms are subject to negotiation.

For more information about company registration in Switzerland, see our review "Switzerland. Holdings".

Why work with us?

We work for a result, and you do not necessarily need to travel to Switzerland to become the owner of a Swiss company and a business bank account at a Swiss bank. It is enough to visit one of our offices; TAXC Limited specialists will handle the remaining work. We value your time.

If you would like to speak personally with representatives of a Swiss bank and discuss further cooperation, we can organise a meeting with a banker or, if convenient, your visit to Switzerland or another European country where the nearest office of the selected Swiss bank is located.

We focus not only on advice but also on practical implementation of our recommendations, helping clients use available market instruments to earn profit and reduce unnecessary tax and investment costs. When you decide to work with us, our objective is to deliver the required practical result.