A Practical Structuring Blueprint for Your First International Holding Company
International expansion is exciting, but the structure you choose in year one can either speed up every future decision or quietly slow you down with banking delays, tax friction, and governance confusion. A well-built holding company is not about looking “global.” It is about creating a clear, defensible control centre that makes growth easier. What […]
The Hidden Cost of Over-Structuring: When Entities Create More Risk
Founders usually add entities for the right reasons: protection, tax planning, fundraising readiness, or expansion. The problem starts when the structure grows faster than the business, and complexity becomes its own risk, quietly increasing cost, delays, and exposure. What over-structuring looks like in the real world Over-structuring is not “having a group.” It is building […]
Execution Risk: Why Most Global Expansion Plans Fail in the First 90 Days
Global expansion often looks clean on a slide deck, but the first 90 days are where reality shows up, and where most plans quietly derail. Why the first 90 days are the danger zone In Q1, you are not “scaling” yet, you are building the conditions that make scaling possible. That means aligning leadership, securing […]
New Year, New Structures: What Global Businesses Must Reassess Before Scaling in 2026
Scaling internationally in 2026 is less about “opening new markets” and more about making sure your operating structure can survive slower growth, choppy trade flows, tighter regulation, and faster technology risk. The companies that win will treat structure as a strategy: they will stress-test their assumptions, simplify how they operate across borders, and harden governance […]
A Year of Complexity: What It Revealed About Global Business
The past year did not stand out because of one defining event or dominant shift. Instead, it stood out for how many pressures converged at once — regulatory, operational, geopolitical, and technological. For global businesses, this convergence tested more than strategy. It tested structure, discipline, and decision-making maturity. What emerged was a clearer understanding of how modern global […]
2025 in Review: Key Global Business Trends That Will Shape 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the global business landscape stands at a pivotal crossroads. This year has been defined by accelerated transformation — driven by regulatory evolution, technology-enabled compliance, strategic dealmaking, and shifting market dynamics. For multinational enterprises and sophisticated investors navigating corporate structuring, cross-border operations, and governance obligations, understanding the forces that shaped […]
Why Outsourcing Matters: The Strategic Role of Third-Party Structuring & Compliance Partners
In today’s global business environment, companies expanding internationally often face a complex and evolving set of regulatory, compliance, tax, and operational requirements. Handling corporate structure, compliance, banking onboarding, and multi-jurisdictional operations internally can be burdensome, especially for businesses lacking in-house expertise. Outsourcing these functions to a specialized, experienced third-party can offer meaningful advantages — when […]
THE ENCOR VOYAGE Successfully Concludes — ENCOR Named Exclusive Channel Partner of Dubai’s Meydan Free Zone in Shanghai
(Shanghai, November 13, 2025) — 「THE ENCOR VOYAGE」, hosted by ENCOR Group, came to a successful close in Shanghai on November 13. The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, industry experts, and corporate leaders to explore cross-border investment opportunities and strategic pathways for Chinese enterprises to deepen their global market integration. During the forum, ENCOR Group […]
Rebranding Corporate Functions: A Strategic Move for Multinationals Managing Compliance and Tax
In today’s dynamic business environment, multinational companies face ever-increasing regulatory pressures and evolving compliance standards. As organizations scale globally, the efficiency and perception of corporate functions – particularly compliance, tax, and corporate structuring – play a pivotal role in maintaining investor confidence, operational agility, and strategic growth. Rebranding corporate functions is more than a cosmetic […]
Dialogue with the World: ENCOR Group Attends The Eighth CIIE Hongqiao International Economic Forum, Discussing New Opportunities for “Enterprise Globalization Centers”
On the morning of November 6, The Eighth CIIE Hongqiao International Economic Forum – titled “Pudong and the World: Forging a Path of Openness, Shaping a New Industrial Landscape” – was held grandly in Shanghai. The forum brought together many distinguished domestic and international guests, including Thomas Sargent, the 2011 Nobel Laureate in Economics, and […]