01Malaysia
Private company · market entry
Company and local management are assessed with activity, permissions and residence.
02Malta
Private Limited Company (Ltd) · branch
An Ltd may trade or hold interests. “Holding” primarily describes how the company is used.
03Switzerland
GmbH · AG · branch
Ownership, capital, management and the business determine the choice.
04USA
LLC · Corporation · state
Activity, location, management and ongoing duties inform the structure.
05Liechtenstein
AG · GmbH · Anstalt · foundation
Operating businesses and wealth structures have different purposes; the form and fiduciary role need review.
06Dubai / UAE
Mainland · free zone · Jafza offshore
Mainland and free zones have different registration routes. Jafza offshore applications use registered agents.
07Mauritius
Global Business Licence · Authorised Company
These are distinct regulatory regimes. Management, activities and local requirements matter.
08Seychelles
International Business Company (IBC) · trust / foundation
An IBC is incorporated via a locally licensed corporate service provider. Trusts and foundations require separate specialists.
09Thailand
Private Limited Company · possible BOI incentives
Activities, foreign ownership and potential approvals need review before incorporation.
10Hong Kong
Company limited by shares
Formation, actual activity, management and continuing duties need a joined-up review.
11Abu Dhabi / UAE
Mainland · ADGM · other free zones
Abu Dhabi has its own authorities and zones; it is a distinct location from Dubai.
12Cyprus
Private Limited Company
Local formation and documents involve qualified Cypriot legal and service partners.
13Panama
Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) · operating company
Company formation and personal residence are separate decisions. Local registration, licensing and operations need specialist review.
14Portugal
Sociedade por Quotas (Lda.) · other forms by purpose
Activity, registration, management, tax and personal residence require separate review; formation alone does not grant residence.
15Singapore
Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.)
Market entry, local management, operations and possible EntrePass eligibility are separate questions.
A holding company describes what an entity does, usually not a separate legal form. Trusts and foundations are distinct structuring questions. Residence programmes, private banking and property are assessed separately. Eligibility, tax effects and local delivery require case-specific specialist review.