About GSL

 

GSL Law and Consulting (hereafter “GSL”) was founded in 1993, with the aim of providing high-quality and timely tax, legal, accountancy, immigration and consulting services to international businesses. Over a period of 15 years, the firm has successfully grown its practice in these areas and has also developed an expertise in the establishment and structuring of offshore and cross-border investments.

 

The firm’s 60 personnel (which include 12 lawyers, 10 accountants and 5 auditors) now service a client base in excess of 1,500 and administer more than 3,000 companies from its offices in London and Moscow, Russia. The firm will also shortly establish an office in Shanghai, China.

 

The London Office is headed by Rodney Milford, who is a former Tax Partner with a Big 4 accountancy firm and has worked extensively in Eastern Europe. The office is responsible for looking after a portfolio of clients from diverse backgrounds such as, oil & gas, investment funds, real estate, information technology, construction, service companies etc. The firm also maintains ties with other legal and accounting consultants in jurisdictions throughout the world and has strong ties with over 30 international banks.

 

Our core activities are the provision of total support and solutions to companies operating in different jurisdictions around the world and also the provision of comprehensive advice and assistance to companies seeking to establish tax efficient operations in offshore jurisdictions.

In the provision of all of these services, our aim remains to provide total solutions in an up to date, innovative and responsive manner to all of our clients needs.

 

Services offered by GSL include the following:


Onshore and Offshore Companies Formation

Our experience in the offshore industry and cooperation with law firms in more than 100 countries allow us to find fast and effective solutions for our clients. We offer UK and international company establishment and administration, utilizing ready-made and tailor-made companies, partnerships and trusts, as well as corporate support services in all the major offshore jurisdictions. We have grown by providing a quality service at reasonable cost and now possess what, we believe, is an unrivalled level of expertise. More specifically, for international cross-border issues, we provide guidance on:

  • Taxation in offshore jurisdictions and comparative analyses;
  • Establishment and operation within those countries;
  • Optimising corporate tax structures;
  • Discussing tax planning options for high net-worth individuals.

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Bank Introductions Worldwide

Stable and long-term relationships with leading banks worldwide make it possible for our clients to choose the right bank for their needs: savings, trade finance, asset management, secure credit card transactions or offshore banking. Banking jurisdictions include Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Lithuania, Malta, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, the USA etc.  

 

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Guidance on International Tax, Legal, Accounting and Audit issues

Our team of lawyers analyse available offshore and onshore legislation and highlights those which offer the best opportunities for our clients. As businesses grow and look to exploit opportunities overseas, they encounter many different tax environments and the risk of double taxation. In this respect, an efficient management structure is one of the keys to business prosperity.

 

If your business is entering overseas markets or expanding into other countries, our international tax consultants will explain the tax options open to you and help you to set up the most appropriate business vehicles and structures.

 

Our audit department in conjunction with foreign partners offers accounting services and solutions carefully tuned to support your enterprise. If you are a newly registered company and not sure how to proceed with financial statements, we are ready to offer you book-keeping services, the making of quarterly and annual returns and secure filing of documents with the tax authorities. If your business is on a strong track but you are uncertain how to maintain tax accounting records under the pressure of ever-changing requirements or the regulatory framework, we are well equipped to provide necessary consultation and give tax planning guidance.

 

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G.S.L. International Conferences and Seminars

We choose exquisite venues for our business programs together with social events which offer participants the opportunity to keep up with the latest developments in global and national legislation, learn about law enforcement practices of regulatory authorities in different countries as well as networking with commercial business partners, government representatives, lawyers, auditors and bankers.

 

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