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The Problem: Too Many Options, Not Enough Clarity
You've read the blog posts about Dubai's 0% tax. You've seen the YouTube videos about Andorra. Your accountant mentioned Malta. A founder friend swears by Delaware.
But which jurisdiction is actually right for YOUR situation? Your business model, your clients, your home country's exit tax rules, your family, your lifestyle preferences — all of these factors interact in ways that generic articles can't address.
Most founders make one of two mistakes: they either spend months researching without making a decision, or they pick a jurisdiction based on a single factor (usually tax) without understanding the full picture. Both lead to wasted time and money.
What a Relocation Readiness Audit Actually Is
A Relocation Readiness Audit is a structured assessment that takes your specific situation and maps it against available jurisdictions. It's not a sales pitch for a particular country — it's an objective analysis of your options.
The output is a written plan (not a phone call, not a slide deck — a document you own and can share with your advisors) that covers: jurisdiction comparison tailored to your situation, risk assessment and common pitfalls, document checklist and timeline, estimated costs for each viable option, and recommended next steps.
The audit includes a 30-minute debrief call to walk through the findings and answer questions.
What We Assess
The audit examines five key areas.
1. Business Structure
What type of business do you run? SaaS, e-commerce, consulting, agency? Where are your clients? What payment methods and currencies do you use? Do you have employees or contractors? Each business model has different jurisdictional requirements.
2. Tax Situation
Where are you currently tax resident? What are the exit tax implications? Do you have unrealized capital gains that would trigger exit taxes? What are your home country's CFC (Controlled Foreign Corporation) rules? How will your income be characterized in the new jurisdiction?
3. Personal Circumstances
Are you single or do you have a family? Do you have a spouse who works? Do you have children in school? What are your citizenship(s)? These factors significantly affect jurisdiction selection — a jurisdiction that works for a single founder may not work for a family of four.
4. Financial Capacity
What's your current net worth? What's your monthly revenue and personal income? Can you afford the setup costs and ongoing maintenance? Do you have the liquidity for deposits (e.g., Andorra's EUR 50,000 AFA deposit)? We need honest numbers to give honest advice.
5. Lifestyle Preferences
Where do you actually want to live? What climate do you prefer? How important is nightlife, outdoor activities, proximity to certain regions? Are you willing to spend 183+ days in one place? Lifestyle alignment is often the most underrated factor in relocation success.
Who Should Get an Audit
The audit is designed for founders and entrepreneurs who: are seriously considering relocating their business (not just curious), have annual revenue of $100K+ or net worth of $250K+ (below these thresholds, the costs of relocation may not justify the benefits), are currently in a high-tax country and want to understand their options, have considered more than one jurisdiction but haven't decided, or want to make a decision within the next 3–6 months.
The audit is not for: people who have already decided on a jurisdiction and just need execution (skip to our setup service), individuals looking for a free consultation (the audit is $1,500 for a reason — it ensures we work with committed clients), or businesses with complex multinational structures requiring ongoing advisory (we'll refer you to a specialized tax advisor).
What Happens After the Audit
You receive the written plan within 5 business days. We schedule a 30-minute debrief call. You share the plan with your accountant, lawyer, or family.
If you decide to proceed with execution in any jurisdiction we operate in (Dubai, Andorra, Malta, or Delaware), the $1,500 audit fee is credited toward your setup fee. This credit is valid for 90 days.
If you decide not to proceed, or if we determine that none of our jurisdictions fit your situation, you keep the written plan and recommendations. We may refer you to partners in other jurisdictions.
Why It Costs $1,500
The fee serves three purposes. First, it ensures commitment — free consultations attract tire-kickers. Founders willing to invest $1,500 in a proper assessment are the ones who actually follow through.
Second, it allows us to do genuine research. Each audit involves reviewing your specific tax situation, researching your home country's exit provisions, and customizing our analysis. This takes 4–6 hours of work from our team.
Third, the credit toward execution means the audit is effectively free for clients who proceed. $1,500 off a $6,500–7,500 setup fee is a meaningful discount — and you arrive at execution with clarity instead of uncertainty.
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