09/03/2025
Global Expat Free Zone (GEFZ) — Rapid, Compliant Free-Zone Company Formation
GEFZ is Global Expat’s dedicated program for entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors who want to launch, relocate, or scale businesses through reputable free-zone jurisdictions—fast and with confidence. We combine legal, tax, and banking expertise with an ex*****on team that handles your paperwork end-to-end, so you can enter new markets without operational drag.
What GEFZ does
Rapid formation: Streamlined entity setup with clear milestones and a single point of contact.
Banking access: Guidance on opening corporate accounts and payments rails matched to your model.
Residency & visas: Where applicable, we coordinate founder and staff immigration workflows.
Tax & compliance: Practical structuring advice to keep your footprint efficient and defensible.
Ongoing care: Renewals, amendments, accounting, and substance support so you stay compliant.
Who it’s for
Digital businesses, agencies, SaaS, trading desks, holding/ IP companies, and family offices.
Founders changing tax residency or consolidating global operations.
Partners/agents serving international clients who need a reliable, white-labelable backend.
GEFZ Jurisdiction Suite
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
Why: World-class infrastructure, zero personal income tax, strong banking options, deep talent pool.
Use cases: Operating companies, holding/ IP structures, regional HQs.
Highlights: Multiple free zones (IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, etc.), fast licensing, visa pathways, international reputation.
Mauritius 🇲🇺
Why: Stable, treaty-friendly jurisdiction bridging Africa–Asia; modern corporate law; recognized FSC oversight.
Use cases: Holdings, investment funds, regional management, Africa gateway.
Highlights: Competitive tax regime, robust professional ecosystem, bilingual talent.
Isle of Man 🇮🇲
Why: UK-aligned legal standards with pragmatic regulation; strong reputation for governance.
Use cases: Holdings, asset protection, e-business, fintech, aviation/maritime structures.
Highlights: Mature financial services, dependable courts, proximity to UK/EU markets.
Panama 🇵🇦
Why: Longstanding international commerce hub with logistics advantages and multi-currency familiarity.
Use cases: Trading companies, logistics, regional distribution, asset holding.
Highlights: Dollarized economy, strategic location, experienced service providers.
How GEFZ Works (4 Steps)
Scoping & eligibility (Days 1–3)
We assess your objectives, substance needs, shareholder mix, KYC/AML, and target banking corridors. You receive a written plan with entity type, free-zone recommendation, documents list, timelines, and fees.
Formation & licensing (Weeks 1–3+)
We prepare applications, liaise with the registrar/free zone, secure name approval, draft corporate documents, and obtain the license.
Banking & payments (Weeks 2–6+)
We match you to banks/EMIs that fit your risk profile and transaction patterns, prepare compliance files, and accompany you through onboarding.
Residency & operations (as applicable)
Where visas are available, we coordinate founder/employee residency. We also set up accounting, renewals calendar, and compliance SOPs.
Timelines vary by jurisdiction, sector, and KYC complexity. You’ll see a realistic Gantt with critical-path items before we start.
Substance, Compliance & Governance
GEFZ prioritizes durable setups over shortcuts. We advise on:
Economic substance: Director location, leased space, payroll, and mind-and-management.
Transfer pricing & IP: Sensible royalty/ service flows aligned with OECD principles.
Accounting & filings: Local bookkeeping, audits (if required), and annual returns.
Policy changes: Monitoring to keep your structure resilient as rules evolve.
Banking Reality Check
We pre-vet your model against bank appetite (industry, geographies, volumes, counterparties). Where traditional banks are slow, we combine EMIs/PSPs, FX providers, and merchant accounts to keep you transacting while bank onboarding completes.
Pricing & Engagement
You receive a fixed-fee proposal covering: formation, license, corporate docs, liaison, and project management. Government fees, third-party disbursements, and optional services (visas, audits, translations, attestation) are itemized for transparency. Multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction programs can be bundled.
Partner, Reseller & Affiliate Model
GEFZ supports introducers and agencies with:
Co-branded materials and a clean funnel to “Book a Call.”
Partner dashboard (lead tracking, status updates, document vault).
Revenue share on closed mandates, with white-label options where appropriate.
Compliance guardrails so you can sell confidently without operational risk.
Why GEFZ (vs. doing it solo)
One accountable team: Legal, tax, banking, and immigration under a single project plan.
Ex*****on excellence: Templates, checklists, and registrar relationships reduce errors and delays.
Defensibility: We build for scrutiny—bank, auditor, or regulator.
Scale-ready: Start lean; add entities, staff, and jurisdictions as you grow.
Important Note
GEFZ is a Global Expat program. We are an independent advisory and implementation team. We are not a government authority or free-zone regulator, and we do not represent ourselves as such. All licenses are issued by the relevant registrars and free-zone authorities.
UAE 🇦🇪 • Mauritius 🇲🇺 • Isle of Man 🇮🇲 • Panama 🇵🇦
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