Entity Structuring Navigator
Choose the right structure before you invest abroad
A guided assessment for decision-makers: answer questions about the country and the project, and see which entity type fits, what could go wrong, and what to do next.
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What it covers
15 countries built in
Gulf states, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, Jordan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, India, Pakistan and Nigeria, with suggested answers you can override. Any other country can be assessed manually.
13 decision factors
Ownership rules, permanent establishment, corporate tax and withholding, payroll and quotas, VAT, equipment and customs, cash repatriation, local content, retention, banking and security, transfer pricing and disputes.
Entity comparison
Branch, subsidiary, joint venture, representative office or no local entity, scored and ranked, with red flags and next actions.
Operating-arm routing
Compare investing directly from head office with routing through a regional subsidiary, including treaty positions.
AI checks against current sources
Check any section against current public regulations with AI and web search.
Saved comparisons and reports
Save assessments to compare countries side by side, and print or save a report as PDF.
How it works
Choose the country
Suggested answers load from the built-in knowledge base; change anything you know to be different.
Answer the questions
Each section gives an instant recommendation, and the ranking updates as you go.
Check, compare, decide
Run AI checks, compare routes and countries, and take the report to your advisers.
The Navigator is a decision-support tool, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm every material point with qualified local counsel and a licensed tax adviser before making a decision.