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Corporate Structuring & Formation
Corporate Structuring & Formation
Corporate Structuring & Formation
AZJ Legal advises on the formation and structuring of UK and Gibraltar corporate entities, with a focus on efficiency, investor-readiness, and long-term strategic alignment.
Whether acting for founders, investment firms, or family offices, AZJ Legal ensures that from the outset the chosen structure supports the client’s commercial objectives, tax position, and regulatory obligations.
AZJ Legal’s services cover the full lifecycle of company establishment, including drafting bespoke constitutional documents, shareholders’ agreements, and management frameworks. The firm regularly advises on the use of holding companies, special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”), nominee arrangements, and multi-jurisdictional group structures – particularly involving the UK and Gibraltar.
AZJ Legal also supports clients in preparing for investment rounds, with an emphasis on share class structuring, capital tables, and founder protections. For international clients establishing a UK or Gibraltar presence, AZJ Legal offers end-to-end guidance on corporate, tax, and regulatory considerations relevant to inbound investment.
AZJ Legal brings a practical, commercially attuned approach to corporate formation, drawing on deep experience advising fast-growth companies, private capital vehicles, and regulated firms. The firm’s advice is tailored, discreet, and aligned with the wider strategic and compliance context in which its clients operate.
The optimal structure for your business or investment vehicle will depend on a range of factors, including your commercial objectives, target investor base, regulatory exposure, and tax position. AZJ Legal advises on a variety of business structures, including private limited companies, limited liability partnerships, holding companies, and special purpose vehicles. We guide clients in selecting and implementing the most appropriate corporate structure to meet their legal and strategic needs.
Yes. AZJ Legal has extensive experience advising on cross-border structuring, particularly involving the use of Gibraltar entities within international group structures. We assist with the design and implementation of tax-efficient, confidential, and compliant cross-border arrangements. Where necessary, AZJ Legal works closely with trusted local counsel and service providers to ensure smooth and coordinated execution across jurisdictions.
To set up a new private company limited by shares, the required documentation typically includes a memorandum and articles of association, initial shareholder and board resolutions, and, where appropriate, shareholders’ agreements or nominee declarations. AZJ Legal prepares all necessary documents and handles company formation filings with the relevant registrar in either the United Kingdom or Gibraltar.
To make a company ‘investor-ready’, AZJ Legal works with clients to ensure that their corporate and legal structure is clear, compliant, and appealing to prospective investors. This includes advising on share class structuring, capitalisation tables, pre-emption rights, and founder protections – all tailored to meet investor expectations. Where appropriate, AZJ Legal can also introduce clients to capital-raising firms, depending on the stage and scale of the proposed investment round.
Yes. AZJ Legal regularly advises on nominee and confidential ownership arrangements, including the use of trusts and nominee shareholding structures. These arrangements are often used by clients who value privacy or wish to separate beneficial ownership from legal title. AZJ Legal ensures that nominee arrangements are legally robust and properly integrated into the broader governance framework of the company.
AZJ Legal provides comprehensive ongoing legal support following company formation. This includes advice on corporate governance, maintenance of statutory registers, and assistance with share transfers, director appointments, and commercial agreements. Our support continues as the company grows, evolves, or prepares for investment, ensuring that its legal framework remains aligned with commercial objectives.