Corporate Services

Financial Accounts Preparation, Lodgement and Audit Exemption in Australia – Increase In Thresholds

Implementing the Corporations Amendment (Proprietary Company Thresholds) Regulations 2019 The Australian Government requires all “large” companies and foreign-controlled companies to prepare and lodge audited financial statements with the Australian Investment & Securities Commission (ASIC). Generally, the majority of Australia companies are not required to prepare and lodge audited financial statements. Documents lodged with ASIC are available for public scrutiny (for a […]

Riccardo RasoPrincipal, McBurneys Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Blume und Christen Partnerschaft joins IR as the exclusive Corporate Services Member in Germany

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Fabian Blume of Blume und Christen Partnerschaft. Fabian has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Services Member in Germany. Fabian Blume was born in 1972 in the free part of Berlin. After working for tax advisors and consulting private clients and […]

Fabian BlumePartner, Blume Christen Polinske Partnerschaft mbB

Establishing a Company in Australia: Compliance made easy

Establishment Australia’s strong economy has seen it clock up 27 years without a recession. This, combined with a trusted system of government and close proximity to Asia, makes a strong case for establishing a business in Australia. Whether it be through an Australian local subsidiary or a branch of the foreign company, it’s important to […]

Nick BarwellPrincipal, McBurneys Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

How Difficult is the Role of Compliance Officers?

New draconian sanctions from America, regime change in Iran, restriction or even exclusion of partnerships with Politically Exposed Persons, and the list of cooperation restrictions is getting longer. Ultimately how is cooperation defined as safe or harmless? Are there people who are considered as ” blacklisted ” with whom any provision or receipt of services and/or goods is prohibitive? More […]

CCP Financial Consultants Limited joins IR as the exclusive Corporate Services Member in British Virgin Islands.

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Glenn Harrigan, ACA of CCP Financial Consultants Limited. Glenn has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Services Member in British Virgin Islands. As a UK trained Chartered Accountant equipped with over 25 years of Audit, Accounting, Financial Services, Insolvency, Consultancy and […]

Glenn Harrigan, ACADirector, CCP Group of Companies

Progressive Policies: Developments in Dutch financial services legislation

The Dutch financial services sector is one of the most highly developed in Europe, incorporating several international banks and a thriving fund management business. In the Netherlands various authorities supervise various fields relevant to the finance industry. The Dutch Data Protection Authority, The Dutch Central Bank (next to the European Central Bank) and The Dutch […]

Roland RompelbergPartner, Maprima

The Dutch Stichting: An age-old solution to modern capital management

The Stichting (or foundation in English) is a centuries-old solution for modern charity, asset protection and international structuring. The legislation is  rather concise. Paragraph 2:285 of the Dutch Civil code defines the Stichting as; ‘A legal person formed by means of a juridical act, that has no members, and that intends to  realise an objective […]

Roland RompelbergPartner, Maprima

Achieving Board Effectiveness Using Board Committees

The composition, mix and structure of the Board of Directors of a Company and the effectiveness of the decision making process are key elements of sound corporate governance. A Board Committee consists of Directors mandated to carry out specified functions assigned by the Board. The establishment of Board Committees is one way of achieving greater […]

Bisi AdeyemiManaging Director, DCSL Corporate Services Limited