System First, Jurisdictions Second
We define the logic: the roles of group companies, money and operational flows, governance and the scaling trajectory.
APPROACH
Approach to the International Business Model
We read the international structure as a system of connected decisions: tax, governance, regulatory and banking — with a focus on the coherence and evidential support of the model.
THREE CORE PILLARS
One system: model → principles → risk map
STRUCTURAL MODEL
Structural Model of an International Group
The logic for allocating functions, assets, governance and risks forms the foundation of a robust structure.
STRUCTURING PRINCIPLES
Principles for Building International Structures
Tax logic, presence, corporate governance and banking applicability must operate within one system.
RISK MAP
Risk Map
A single defect in the model can surface as PE risk, VAT exposure, banking compliance issues, contractual inconsistencies and personal risks for the owner.
HOW IT WORKS
How the “Approach” Translates into Practice
We Test Conflict Zones
We map PE and VAT risk indicators, banking applicability, regulatory perimeter and governance consistency. Jurisdiction-specific tax, legal and regulatory conclusions are provided or confirmed by appropriately qualified specialists where required.
We Build a Defensible Model
We align ownership, governance, flows, presence and documentary traceability as one coherent structure.
We Select the Work Format
Express review, strategic audit or ongoing advisory — depending on the depth of the task and the stage of the model.
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FAQ
Briefly, to the Point
What is included in the LEXONYX approach to an international structure?
The approach reads an international structure as a system of connected decisions — tax, governance, regulatory and banking — with a focus on the coherence and evidential support of the model. The three Approach pages work as one logic: the structural model sets the foundation, the principles translate it into rules, and the risk map shows where the model most often diverges from reality.
How does the approach differ from jurisdiction selection?
Jurisdiction selection answers the question “where to incorporate”; the approach answers the question “how to design the model so that it is coherent, supportable and review-ready”. First, the logic for allocating functions, assets and governance is designed; only then is it tested for compatibility with the tax, banking and regulatory environment of specific countries.
How are the principles translated into practice?
Principles set the rules of consistency: the allocation of functions, risks and profit must align with governance, control and economic presence. In practice, this means that tax logic, substance, permanent establishment risk and banking clarity are assessed together, not as separate workstreams.
Where should I start with the approach?
The most logical route is to move through the three pages in sequence: the structural model shows what a coherent international structure is built from; the principles explain the rules of its consistency; the risk map provides a coordinate system for where structural risk most often arises and which signals call for a review of the group logic.
STRUCTURAL REVIEW
Ready to Discuss Your International Model?
Describe the current structure, jurisdictions, team and flows — we will identify the active risk zones and propose the relevant work format.
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