Alpadis Group appoints Ken Vui Chau as Managing Director for Labuan
Alpadis Group announces the appointment of Ken Vui Chau as Managing Director of the company’s Labuan office, effective immediately Mr Chau joined Alpadis Group in 2017 as Head of Finance for the Labuan office. Over the past three years he has taken on a range of responsibilities, from managing the daily operations of the office to client servicing and business development, holding the position of Principal Officer and Trust Officer, both of which are regulated by Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA). Chau started his career with KPMG before moving on to a variety of commercial industries in Kuala Lumpur and Labuan. He is a Certified Public Accountant from Malaysian Institute […]
Setting up a business in Malaysia
Malaysia is an open and diverse economy that enjoyed an average growth of 5.4% between 2010 and 2020. 40% of jobs in Malaysia are linked to export activities and the country comes an impressive 12th place in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings. For businesses looking to establish themselves in Malaysia, there are a number of options in terms of business structure and type of company. While for some businesses the process of opening a company may vary, these are the five basic steps you will need to take: Type of business – First, you will need to decide what type of business structure suits your needs. There […]
Interview in The Edge Malaysia: Protecting your estate during a crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work. It has also caused many people to write or review their own wills and conduct Estate Planning. Alpadis Group’s Moritz Gubler speaks with The Edge Malaysia on how to protect your wealth during a pandemic. More information can be found here.
Economic Substance requirements included in Labuan tax returns
Companies in Labuan will be required to file their corporate tax returns by October 28, 2020 (extended from end of May due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Note: this article has been updated on August 20, 2020 Within the tax forms will be additional declarations that confirm whether or not the company is adhering to Economic Substance requirements. Economic Substance is the extent to which a company or organisation has operational and economic activity in a country. For example, if the company has an office, transactions, employees, local expenses and other infrastructure then it is deemed to have substance. Following recommendations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on […]
Alpadis Group bolsters Swiss team and opens branch in Neuchâtel
Alpadis Group hires Michel Frutiger and Jacques Oguey as Senior Trust Officers Alpadis Group today announces the opening of its branch in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and the hiring of Michel Frutiger and Jacques Oguey who will provide trust and company administration as well as Family Office services from Alpadis Group’s new office. “Both Michel and Jacques are a highly-respected senior executives and we are delighted that they have become part of Alpadis Group” says Ewald J. Scherrer, Managing Director of Alpadis Group in Switzerland, adding “The expertise that Michel and Jacques bring in the field of international trust management and Family Office services will allow us to further expand our suite […]
A conversation on Family Offices in Asia with Dominik Heer
Dominik Heer is the COO of Alpadis Group, based in Singapore. An expert on Family Offices, Dominik works with the Alpadis Group Singapore and regional teams to advise family offices around the region and beyond, offering expert counsel on how to structure their office, tax incentives, fund administration, succession planning, relocation and more. Here, Dominik tells us about Alpadis Group’s services: Please provide an overview of the role of Alpadis Group’s Family Office Services Alpadis Group assists international families with the setup and day-to-day back office administration of their family office. In addition to that, we offer a suite of value-added services around insurance solutions, citizenship by investment, private equity, […]
A conversation on family governance with Ewald J. Scherrer
Ewald J. Scherrer is the Managing Director of Alpadis Group in Switzerland. He heads up the Group’s office in Zurich where he runs the wealth planning and family office services With a lengthy career in tax and estate planning, family governance as well as fiduciary and trust advisory, Ewald has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by wealthy families and family-owned companies in the region, particularly when it comes to matters of succession and family planning. We sat down with Ewald for a conversation on the needs of outside experts, what has changed over the years and the importance of honesty among other things: Can you provide an overview […]
15 questions with… Robert Payne
Robert is the Associate Director at Alpadis Group’s Hong Kong office. Robert’s main roles are to provide trust services including due diligence, trust structure set-up and management and liaison with intermediaries.
15 questions with.. Moritz Gubler
Moritz is Managing Director at Alpadis Group and leads the company’s operations in Malaysia, which include…
Doing business in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the region’s fastest-growing, most dynamic economies and attracts leading companies who come to the country to tap its growing Middle Class and use it as a base for further expansion into Asia. Companies in Malaysia are governed by the Companies Act 2016 (CA 2016) and its legal and accounting practices originate from the British system and so are very familiar to many international firms. The country adheres to most international reporting criteria when it comes to accounting and tax and adheres closely to the International Financial Reporting Standards. With good infrastructure, a modern, well-connected international airport and well-educated, predominantly English-speaking population, Malaysia has become an attractive […]