International Tax Strategy | Optimize Your Global Tax Structure with Shift by MLegal
Optimising a Global Tax Structure
At Shift by MLegal, we help you unlock the full potential of your international operations by strategically structuring your global tax footprint. In today’s world of increasingly interconnected markets and multi-jurisdictional obligations, tax efficiency is not just a competitive advantage — it’s a necessity.
Whether you’re a multinational corporation, a high-net-worth individual, a digital nomad, or a startup expanding internationally, we build tax strategies that legally reduce your global tax burden while staying compliant with all applicable laws.
Why Global Tax Structuring Matters
Operating across multiple countries introduces complexity — every jurisdiction has its own rules regarding corporate taxation, residency, withholding taxes, permanent establishment risks, and more. Without expert guidance, you could:
- Pay more tax than required in one or more jurisdictions
- Be subject to double taxation
- Face delays and penalties from non-compliance
- Be vulnerable to challenges by tax authorities
- Lose out on treaty benefits or miss planning opportunities
We ensure you’re always one step ahead.
Our Services Under Global Tax Optimization
| Area of Focus | What We Offer |
|---|---|
| Holding Structures | Jurisdiction selection and tax-efficient holding company set-ups |
| Treaty Planning | Use of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) for dividend, royalty, and interest income |
| Cross-Border Structuring | Customised frameworks to minimise tax leakages across multiple countries |
| Substance & Residency Planning | Legal presence and substance tests for effective tax residency management |
| Tax-Efficient Exit Structures | Restructuring to ensure favourable capital gains and exit taxation |
| Transfer Pricing Compliance | Alignment with OECD standards to avoid transfer pricing disputes |
| Repatriation Planning | Facilitating legal and tax-compliant cash repatriation from foreign subsidiaries |
Our Approach
1. Jurisdictional Mapping:
We identify the jurisdictions involved in your business operations and analyze relevant treaties, tax rates, and compliance risks.
2. Tailored Structuring:
Based on your unique business model and objectives, we design bespoke tax-efficient entity structures that ensure full compliance with global tax regimes.
3. Implementation Support:
We assist in establishing legal entities, drafting intercompany agreements, ensuring regulatory filings, and aligning operational substance.
4. Ongoing Advisory:
International tax rules evolve rapidly. Our team provides continuous oversight to adapt your structure as regulations change
Why Choose Shift by MLegal?
- Multidisciplinary Team: International tax lawyers, CA/CPA professionals, cross-border M&A experts
- Jurisdictional Reach: We operate across India, UAE, UK, Singapore, Malta, and key tax hubs
- Tailored to You: Every client — individual or business — gets a customized roadmap
- Beyond Tax: We integrate immigration, residency, investment, trust, and succession planning for holistic solutions
Key Benefits
- Minimize global tax liability
- Maximize treaty benefits
- Avoid permanent establishment traps
- Ensure substance compliance
- Enable smooth repatriation of profits
- Increase ROI on cross-border investments
Did You Know?
A poorly structured international setup can result in double taxation, audit risks, and up to 35% higher tax costs, especially in jurisdictions like the US, UK, and India. With Shift by MLegal, you can turn these risks into savings and opportunities.
Ideal For:
- Startups raising foreign investment
- Multinational groups expanding into new regions
- HNIs & Family Offices managing global income streams
- Digital entrepreneurs working across borders
- Export/import businesses dealing with multi-country invoicing
- Private equity/VCs structuring investment vehicles