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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Navigating IP & Licensing in Global Structures: Protecting Innovation Across Borders
For founders and enterprises leading global expansion, a company’s most valuable assets are often intangible. Proprietary technology, brand reputation, and innovative processes form the core of competitive advantage and lasting legacy. The central challenge evolves from creating Intellectual Property (IP) to managing it strategically across borders. A domestic approach is insufficient for international ambitions. Sustainable […]
Structuring Success: How Offshore Jurisdictions Empower Modern Businesses
In today’s interconnected economy, businesses must think beyond borders. Whether it’s a startup seeking global investors or a multinational looking to optimize its structure, offshore jurisdictions have become powerful tools for modern enterprises. Done responsibly, they enable tax efficiency, stronger compliance, and global market access. Done poorly, they invite risk and scrutiny. This is where […]
Exploring Business Opportunities: Should Your Next Venture Be in Dubai, Hong Kong, or Singapore?
At Encor, we help companies navigate these jurisdictions with tailored structuring and compliance solutions, ensuring that your business is not only set up correctly but positioned for sustainable international growth. Wherever your next venture takes you—Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, or all three—the opportunities for global expansion have never been greater. Expanding a business internationally is […]
Encor Advantage: Tailored Structuring and Compliance Solutions for Companies Worldwide
Expanding globally offers immense opportunities but also presents complex challenges. Companies venturing into international markets must navigate intricate regulatory landscapes, optimize their corporate structures, and ensure robust compliance frameworks. In 2025, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) rose 14% to $443 billion, though still below the average of the last decade. With deals increasingly shifting to […]