Our Services
As industry experts, we prioritize a thorough understanding of the unique challenges your business faces. Our expertise extends to assisting clients in finding optimal domiciles for their businesses, optimizing tax obligations, protecting assets, and streamlining operations. By leveraging our guidance, our clients have been able to identify the most suitable environments to establish their businesses, reduce tax liabilities, and simplify their overall operations.
Rely on our proven expertise and experience to navigate the complexities of the crypto industry and unlock the full potential of your business. We are committed to delivering bespoke solutions that address your unique needs and drive long-term success.
Our Services
Take Back Control
Our team of experts specializes in resolving disputes related to digital assets. We offer comprehensive guidance on matters such as disputes involving token investments, crypto funds, and conflicts over ownership or management. Our focus extends to aiding clients in recovery via negotiation or mediation, particularly in cases involving fraud, hacking, or assets held by exchanges.
HOW WE WORK
During our initial consultation, we will aim to fully understand your situation and what led to it. When it comes to digital asset recovery we find it important to manage expectations before accepting any engagement. Our team is well-versed in facilitating the recovery of digital assets, and clients opt for our services due to our innovative and effective approach. Resolving digital asset disputes and executing crypto recoveries often involves employing blockchain analysis and asset tracing techniques. This includes tracing assets through mixed funds or ‘tumblers,’ complemented by collaboration with law enforcement agencies and ethical hackers.
FEE STRUCTURE
Ventus frequently accommodates clients seeking alternative fee arrangements, in certain cases we might arrange a success fee based on the percentage of funds recovered or a flat fee. In all situations, clients must pay an initial retainer of $5,000 before any engagement is accepted.
Growth Catalyst
Our clients benefit from over 30 years of experience along with our team’s deep connections within the industry. No matter if you’re seeking to raise via token, equity, debt, or a combination we can help. When we accept a capital raising engagement it means you will have the best possible chance of reaching your fundraising goals.
Our team offers a boutique investment bank-style experience, we are on a first-name basis with some of the leading VCs, strategic investors, projects, and launchpads in the crypto space. In short, if we like your project the likelihood of you raising is significant.
HOW WE WORK
We start each engagement by totally understanding your project from top to bottom, and suggesting approaches to improve the likelihood of a successful raise. Completing a successful capital-raising possess involves both art and science. At Ventus, we simplify this process by focusing on the following core elements:
Readiness: Investors are attracted to key attributes such as vision, product, growth, tokenomics and team. Your project’s progress in these areas is pivotal. Ventus makes sure your project is attractive and worthy of investors’ interest.
Preparation: Crafting a compelling pitch, developing a robust business model, and establishing a comprehensive data room are essential components.
Engagement: The journey of connecting with investors involves a strategic progression, starting with warm introductions via our network, expanding to friends of friends, and eventually reaching out cold. While this process demands time and effort, we stand by your side, supporting your engagement with potential investors within our direct network.
FEE STRUCTURE
We charge an upfront retainer which is deducted from our final success fee. We charge a flat success fee of 6% of all funds raised in your sale plus costs. Depending on the project we might accept payment in your project tokens or equity. We accept clients on a limited basis and carefully verify all founders before accepting any engagement.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
A core area of our practice is helping projects, exchanges, or funds establish a proper corporate structure that reduces tax, liability, and reporting obligations while enhancing operational efficiency.
Far too often we find projects incorporated in the wrong jurisdiction, which puts the founder, investors, and project at risk of legal uncertainty. In the fast-moving crypto area, it’s common for projects to raise funding via a token sale without any legal structuring which results in the founders facing unlimited personal liability.
Ventus can help you structure an effective corporate solution that reduces taxes, improves efficiency, and protects founders and investors. In crypto, privacy is important, our service makes sure founders stay private, which is vital when raising millions of dollars or being responsible for smart contracts that may control significant assets.
We are often asked what separates us from low-priced incorporation agents. In short, incorporation agents simply file paperwork, nothing more. They will not review your business to make sure a company structure is suitable, nor will they care to understand the founder’s unique situations regarding taxes or other liabilities. While using an incorporation agent might seem like an inexpensive way to launch, mistakes can quickly become costly.
At Ventus, we offer a variety of global solutions in both on-shore and off-shore jurisdictions, our experience helps founders set a project up for long-term success while helping our clients preserve privacy while remaining complainant with legal obligations going forward.
HOW WE WORK
First, we start with a full understanding of your project and its founders. We then suggest an example corporate structure designed for the unique needs of the project.
We offer incorporations in most leading jurisdictions.
The process can take as little as 7 days once all paperwork has been approved by us.
For anonymous founders, we offer a variety of privacy options. In all privacy-focused situations, a KYC review is required, which means we make sure the founders are who they say they are and offer a public link to our assessment. In the event the founders are involved in fraud, rug pulls, or other activity we make the KYC information available to law enforcement agencies. This allows founders to remain anonymous so while giving investors comfort thus opening funding options previously unavailable.
Fee structure
Token starter pack:
Includes everything you need to launch a token sale.
- Token Company Incorporation
- Management Company Incorporation
- Token Sale Agreement
- Intercompany agreements
- Two hours of consulting
From: $5,000
CUSTOM SOLUTIOnS
For comprehensive custom structuring solutions for exchanges, funds, or businesses re-structuring our engagements start with a $5,000 retainer, which can be applied towards future invoices.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Is your project interested in listing on a reputable exchange, engaging a market maker, or opening a bank account? If so you will be asked for a legal opinion. A legal opinion is essential for Exchanges to assess the risk of listing your token. In short, they need to know it’s not a security according to the analysis of a reputable law firm in a recognized jurisdiction.
Via our extensive legal network, Ventus can provide expert legal opinions from top-tier law firms in Europe and Asia. We work hand in hand with your project team to fully understand your goals and requirements and then work with our counterparts at a variety of legal firms depending on your requirements.
TYPES OF OPINIONS OFFERED
International legal assessment: Focus on global jurisdictions and how the token in question would be considered in the specific region, normally we provide this opinion along side a qualified Singapore legal opinion.
Singapore legal opinion: Focus on the utility and legality of the token based on Singapore law. Suitable for 90% of all exchange listings.
EU / Spanish legal opinion: Focuses on the utility and legality of the token based on EU and specifically Spanish law. Suitable for exchanges based in the EU as VASPs or virtual asset providers.
Note: The USA considers all tokens to be securities and thus the cost of a legal opinion from a reputable US securities law firm is astronomically high and very often will conclude the token itself is a security, thus negating the benefit of the opinion. While we are happy to assist, please note this process is expensive and results are not guaranteed.
At Ventus Partners we work internally alongside proven tier 1 international legal firms to manage the drafting and issuance of an acceptable legal opinion which will help you get listed on top exchanges.
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
Legal opinions start at $6,500.
Opinion letters can be completed within 10 business days from engagement.
OUR CLIENTS ARE LISTED ON
GLOBAL COMPLIANCE
At Ventus exchange-related licensing services have formed a large part of our practice. Our founders continue to serve on the board of several EU-based crypto exchanges and have first-hand experience managing and directing a virtual asset service provider, custody solution, or crypto exchange.
As global governments continue to regulate crypto our team stays up to date with the constantly changing regulations and can help your project select the best jurisdiction to launch.
HOW WE WORK
We provide fully managed solutions for the acquisition and ongoing administration and management of global crypto licenses. With Ventus, we offer a one-stop regulatory solution for Crypto exchanges, OTC desks, and DeFi solutions.
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
The cost and timelines for the successful licensing setup vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In general, expect licensing to range from $30K – $100k plus company capital. From engagement to approval expect 90 – 360 days.
Note: While researching crypto licensing you will no doubt find low-cost options which promise an easy experience and ultra fast approval, these providers are normally unqualified practitioners with little experience. After paying you get nearly zero services aside from an application form. With Ventus we hold your hand and do the work required to get a license issues. Nearly 50% of our licensing clients find us after failing to obtain a license from one of these “low-cost” providers.
JURISDICTIONS AVAILABLE
We can help our clients apply for and manage licenses in the following jurisdictions, others are possible please contact us for your specific needs.
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
With potential for massive gains an investment or simply getting paid in digital assets can spell trouble for those who fail to consider tax consequences. The reality is with careful structuring and planning it’s possible to legally reduce or entirely eliminate taxes resulting from investments into the digital asset space.
Ventus Partners is a global advisory firm with a client base spanning all six continents. Our professionals have crypto native experience and can help structure a comprehensive tax planning strategy no matter where you happen to be a resident.
We present the following case studies in which Ventus Parters was able to legally reduce or in many cases fully eliminate tax liabilities for our clients. At client request we engage tax attorneys or CPAs which are familiar with crypto and offshore structures to prepare your annual returns.
CASE STUDIES
Australian Influencer:
A popular crypto influencer based in Australia contacted us to help resolve a payment dispute, during our discussions we learned he faced massive tax liabilities and wanted to reduce these. Ventus structured a corporate solution which eliminated 40% of the clients taxes. He is now able to invest his gains into new projects and ventures entirely tax free, while paying a small amount of personal income tax on his annual salary which covers his living costs.
USA Crypto Trader:
USA based crypto trader with a multimillion dollar portfolio contacted us with a big problem. His local CPA quoted him a tax liability of over $600,000, the trader contacted us to see if a solution was possible to reduce or eliminate these taxes, most of which were based on Defi gains. After a careful review Ventus managed to propose a solution which could eliminate a large portion of his taxable income going forward. In the USA it’s important to structure these solutions properly to avoid the benefits being negated entirely as per IRS form 5471.
European Project:
A German based project launched a successful ICO without any corporate structure. The client quickly realized he could not list on exchanges, acquire a market maker or get a legal opinion. In addition he also realized he faced a massive tax liability as the income from the tokensale would pass to him personally. After calling Ventus we were able to form a solution with careful agreements and corporate structuring, we helped the client solve his issues and fully eliminated his tax liability.
USA Based Service Provider:
As crypto security firm took payments in popular digital assets from a number of projects over the course of several years. The gains on such positions was truly staggering, the client faced a potential massive liability as all business was conducted under a Delaware LLC, with no consideration for tax planning. The client contacted Ventus to solve the situation, while we could not fully eliminate his tax liability we managed to substantially reduce them.
In short nothing is more important than an effective tax plan, careful corporate structuring can eliminate or reduce much of your tax burden. If you are concerned about your tax liability, get in touch
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
All our tax solutions start with free consultation, if you feel we can be of service a $5,000 USD retainer will be paid. A partner will have a comprehensive call with you to understand your situation and propose a path forward.
ESTATE SOLUTIONS
A trust serves as a fiduciary arrangement empowering a third party, known as the trustee, to hold and manage assets on behalf of designated beneficiaries. This arrangement offers a strategic approach to preserving, protecting, and transferring wealth.
The flexibility of a trust allows for diverse arrangements, enabling precise specification of how and when assets are allocated to beneficiaries. One significant advantage lies in the avoidance of probate, facilitating expedited access for beneficiaries compared to assets governed by a will. In the case of an irrevocable trust, it may be excluded from the taxable estate, potentially minimizing taxes upon the grantor’s demise.
Trusts are also an excellent tool to protect assets for those in a high-risk business like crypto, where a simple mistake with a regulator can easily bankrupt a successful entrepreneur. In these situations, a trust can protect assets from those who may seek a judgment against you in the future.
TRUSTS OVERVIEW
A trust is established when a settlor transfers legal ownership of assets (the trust property) to a trustee for the benefit of specified individuals or entities (the beneficiaries). Once formed, the trustee holds legal ownership, while beneficiaries hold beneficial ownership.
Types of Trusts:
Trusts primarily serve beneficiaries, but they can also be established for specific purposes, including charitable objectives, without designated beneficiaries.
Trust Advantages:
Trusts are relatively straightforward to establish, requiring clear intent from the settlor, defined trust property, and identifiable beneficiaries. They benefit from extensive legal precedent and protective legislation in common law jurisdictions like Jersey.
FOUNDATIONS OVERVIEW
Foundations, less common but equally important, blend characteristics of trusts and companies. They operate as separate legal entities, governed by a council according to a set charter and regulations, akin to a company’s management structure.
Foundation Advantages:
Foundations offer an alternative to trusts, especially appealing in civil law jurisdictions less familiar with trust concepts. As separate legal entities, foundations can enter contracts independently, making them suitable for philanthropic endeavors. Additionally, they provide enhanced privacy options for beneficiaries.
Similarities
Flexibility: Both trusts and foundations offer flexibility in their administration, including discretionary decision-making by trustees/councils and the possibility of appointing third-party overseers.
Unlimited Duration: Trusts and foundations can exist indefinitely, making them suitable for multi-generational wealth management.
Privacy: Neither trusts nor foundations require public registration, allowing for confidentiality in their arrangements.
Trust or Foundation?
The choice between a trust and a foundation depends on individual preferences, intended use, and applicable legal environments. Both structures serve as invaluable tools for wealth management, succession planning, and philanthropy, each with distinct advantages suited to specific circumstances.
Within the digital asset space, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients face diverse needs, often with a multi-jurisdictional dimension. As families become more global and regulatory complexities in tax and financial planning increase, the demand for sound, technical advice is paramount. Ventus Partners offers personalized and innovative solutions to clients globally.
Our solutions
For individual private clients and families, our solutions range from straightforward asset protection trusts to intricate offshore trusts designed to preserve a family’s wealth across generations.
We guide the establishment of foundations useful for the management of a crypto project treasury or DAO. We excel in establishing and operating private trust companies within highly complex structures.
FEE STRUCTURE
Trust ranges in price depending on complexity and tends to range from $10,000 USD to $50,000. Yearly administration costs can be estimated at 1% of the trust’s asset value subject to a minimum management fee.
Growth Architects
Ventus offers a crypto-native management consulting service that is designed to provide growing businesses the help they need when they need it, without long-term commitments or contracts.
The Ventus team is comprised of experts across a variety of disciplines with real experience as operators within the digital asset space. We have experience with both high-growth projects and crisis or turn-around situations. Many of our clients hire Ventus to assist with structuring or a very defined service and end up keeping us on retainer to provide general advisory services on an as-needed basis.
We understand every company is different and thus our management consulting service is fully bespoke to service your needs.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Our bespoke services range from handling confidential projects and contract negotiations to comprehensive business planning, efficiency improvements, and compliance, supporting companies at every growth stage and challenge.
Whether you need guidance on specific tasks or general advisory services, Ventus adapts to your needs.
PRE LAUNCH
- Confidential and Special Projects
- Participation in Contract Negotiations
- Compensation and Commission Plans
- Product Pricing and Cost Structure
- Banking Relationships
- Comprehensive Business Plans
- White Paper Drafting
- Tokenomics Analysis
- Pitch Decks
- Modelling & Risk Assessment
POST LAUNCH
- Participation in Contract Negotiations
- Cash Flow Management
- Operational and Accounting
- Streamlining Operations
- Due Diligence for Acquisitions & Divestitures
- KPI Development & Monitoring
HUMAN RESOURCES
The vast majority of crypto projects give no regard to accounting and tax fillings, we can help build and automate your accounting system and keep you compliant.
- General and Medical Insurance
- C-Suite & Senior Management Recruitment
- Supervision of Accounting Department
- Staff Training
FEE STRUCTURE
Our management consulting service is typically retainer-based, however for longer-term engagements we may be open to compensation in project tokens or other arrangements.
Secure Transactions
As part of our white glove bespoke service Ventus is pleased to offer OTC and Escrow facilities for onboarded clients.
OTC Solutions
OTC desks are used by high-volume professional traders to mitigate slippage and simplify operations.
Ventus offers our clients personalized OTC services tailored to institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and projects. We can facilitate trading for prominent assets like Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies. In addition, Ventus can provide cross-border banking settlements in several currencies.
Our OTC solution leverages smart-routing technology along with direct communication with institutional-level buyers. Our distinct advantage is our ability to place OTC deals directly within our client network reducing fees.
Our OTC service is reserved for existing clients, we can offer reduced minimum volume requirements.
Escrow Solutions
Clients often have requested escrow solutions for a variety of transactions, which we are happy to facilitate as part of a broader advisory service. Ventus is pleased to offer temporary secure custody within our Fireblocks or Ledger Live account and conditional release of funds for officially onboarded clients under the terms of the escrow agreement.
Ventus can assist with the acquisition of properties or investments into Tradfi using crypto funds, we can also facilitate other transactions in which a trusted third party is required. Often our advisory will involve structuring solutions to reduce or eliminate tax liability.
Please note: OTC and Escrow services are reserved for Ventus clients as part of an overall advisory solution, we do not offer or market these services exclusively to non-advisory clients.
Contact your advisor to learn more.
Take Back Control
Our team of experts specializes in resolving disputes related to digital assets. We offer comprehensive guidance on matters such as disputes involving token investments, crypto funds, and conflicts over ownership or management. Our focus extends to aiding clients in recovery via negotiation or mediation, particularly in cases involving fraud, hacking, or assets held by exchanges.
HOW WE WORK
During our initial consultation, we will aim to fully understand your situation and what led to it. When it comes to digital asset recovery we find it important to manage expectations before accepting any engagement. Our team is well-versed in facilitating the recovery of digital assets, and clients opt for our services due to our innovative and effective approach. Resolving digital asset disputes and executing crypto recoveries often involves employing blockchain analysis and asset tracing techniques. This includes tracing assets through mixed funds or ‘tumblers,’ complemented by collaboration with law enforcement agencies and ethical hackers.
FEE STRUCTURE
Ventus frequently accommodates clients seeking alternative fee arrangements, in certain cases we might arrange a success fee based on the percentage of funds recovered or a flat fee. In all situations, clients must pay an initial retainer of $5,000 before any engagement is accepted.
Growth Catalyst
Our clients benefit from over 30 years of experience along with our team’s deep connections within the industry. No matter if you’re seeking to raise via token, equity, debt, or a combination we can help. When we accept a capital raising engagement it means you will have the best possible chance of reaching your fundraising goals.
Our team offers a boutique investment bank-style experience, we are on a first-name basis with some of the leading VCs, strategic investors, projects, and launchpads in the crypto space. In short, if we like your project the likelihood of you raising is significant.
HOW WE WORK
We start each engagement by totally understanding your project from top to bottom, and suggesting approaches to improve the likelihood of a successful raise. Completing a successful capital-raising possess involves both art and science. At Ventus, we simplify this process by focusing on the following core elements:
Readiness: Investors are attracted to key attributes such as vision, product, growth, tokenomics and team. Your project’s progress in these areas is pivotal. Ventus makes sure your project is attractive and worthy of investors’ interest.
Preparation: Crafting a compelling pitch, developing a robust business model, and establishing a comprehensive data room are essential components.
Engagement: The journey of connecting with investors involves a strategic progression, starting with warm introductions via our network, expanding to friends of friends, and eventually reaching out cold. While this process demands time and effort, we stand by your side, supporting your engagement with potential investors within our direct network.
FEE STRUCTURE
We charge an upfront retainer which is deducted from our final success fee. We charge a flat success fee of 6% of all funds raised in your sale plus costs. Depending on the project we might accept payment in your project tokens or equity. We accept clients on a limited basis and carefully verify all founders before accepting any engagement.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
A core area of our practice is helping projects, exchanges, or funds establish a proper corporate structure that reduces tax, liability, and reporting obligations while enhancing operational efficiency.
Far too often we find projects incorporated in the wrong jurisdiction, which puts the founder, investors, and project at risk of legal uncertainty. In the fast-moving crypto area, it’s common for projects to raise funding via a token sale without any legal structuring which results in the founders facing unlimited personal liability.
Ventus can help you structure an effective corporate solution that reduces taxes, improves efficiency, and protects founders and investors. In crypto, privacy is important, our service makes sure founders stay private, which is vital when raising millions of dollars or being responsible for smart contracts that may control significant assets.
We are often asked what separates us from low-priced incorporation agents. In short, incorporation agents simply file paperwork, nothing more. They will not review your business to make sure a company structure is suitable, nor will they care to understand the founder’s unique situations regarding taxes or other liabilities. While using an incorporation agent might seem like an inexpensive way to launch, mistakes can quickly become costly.
At Ventus, we offer a variety of global solutions in both on-shore and off-shore jurisdictions, our experience helps founders set a project up for long-term success while helping our clients preserve privacy while remaining complainant with legal obligations going forward.
HOW WE WORK
First, we start with a full understanding of your project and its founders. We then suggest an example corporate structure designed for the unique needs of the project.
We offer incorporations in most leading jurisdictions.
The process can take as little as 7 days once all paperwork has been approved by us.
For anonymous founders, we offer a variety of privacy options. In all privacy-focused situations, a KYC review is required, which means we make sure the founders are who they say they are and offer a public link to our assessment. In the event the founders are involved in fraud, rug pulls, or other activity we make the KYC information available to law enforcement agencies. This allows founders to remain anonymous so while giving investors comfort thus opening funding options previously unavailable.
Fee structure
Token starter pack:
Includes everything you need to launch a token sale.
Token Company Incorporation
Management Company Incorporation
Token Sale Agreement
Intercompany agreements
Two hours of consulting
From: $5,000
CUSTOM SOLUTIOnS
For comprehensive custom structuring solutions for exchanges, funds, or businesses re-structuring our engagements start with a $5,000 retainer, which can be applied towards future invoices.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Is your project interested in listing on a reputable exchange, engaging a market maker, or opening a bank account? If so you will be asked for a legal opinion. A legal opinion is essential for Exchanges to assess the risk of listing your token. In short, they need to know it’s not a security according to the analysis of a reputable law firm in a recognized jurisdiction.
Via our extensive legal network, Ventus can provide expert legal opinions from top-tier law firms in Europe and Asia. We work hand in hand with your project team to fully understand your goals and requirements and then work with our counterparts at a variety of legal firms depending on your requirements.
TYPES OF OPINIONS OFFERED
International legal assessment: Focus on global jurisdictions and how the token in question would be considered in the specific region, normally we provide this opinion along side a qualified Singapore legal opinion.
Singapore legal opinion: Focus on the utility and legality of the token based on Singapore law. Suitable for 90% of all exchange listings.
EU / Spanish legal opinion: Focuses on the utility and legality of the token based on EU and specifically Spanish law. Suitable for exchanges based in the EU as VASPs or virtual asset providers.
Note: The USA considers all tokens to be securities and thus the cost of a legal opinion from a reputable US securities law firm is astronomically high and very often will conclude the token itself is a security, thus negating the benefit of the opinion. While we are happy to assist, please note this process is expensive and results are not guaranteed.
At Ventus Partners we work internally alongside proven tier 1 international legal firms to manage the drafting and issuance of an acceptable legal opinion which will help you get listed on top exchanges.
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
Legal opinions start at $6,500.
Opinion letters can be completed within 10 business days from engagement.
OUR CLIENTS ARE LISTED ON
AND MORE
GLOBAL COMPLIANCE
At Ventus exchange-related licensing services have formed a large part of our practice. Our founders continue to serve on the board of several EU-based crypto exchanges and have first-hand experience managing and directing a virtual asset service provider, custody solution, or crypto exchange.
As global governments continue to regulate crypto our team stays up to date with the constantly changing regulations and can help your project select the best jurisdiction to launch.
HOW WE WORK
We provide fully managed solutions for the acquisition and ongoing administration and management of global crypto licenses. With Ventus, we offer a one-stop regulatory solution for Crypto exchanges, OTC desks, and DeFi solutions.
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
The cost and timelines for the successful licensing setup vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In general, expect licensing to range from $30K – $100k plus company capital. From engagement to approval expect 90 – 360 days.
Note: While researching crypto licensing you will no doubt find low-cost options which promise an easy experience and ultra fast approval, these providers are normally unqualified practitioners with little experience. After paying you get nearly zero services aside from an application form. With Ventus we hold your hand and do the work required to get a license issues. Nearly 50% of our licensing clients find us after failing to obtain a license from one of these “low-cost” providers.
JURISDICTIONS AVAILABLE
We can help our clients apply for and manage licenses in the following jurisdictions, others are possible please contact us for your specific needs.
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Antigua
🇦🇪
UAE – Abu Dhabi & Dubai
🇻🇬
British Virgin Islands
🇰🇾
Cayman Islands
🇪🇺
EU (MiCA)
🇬🇮
Gibraltar
🇭🇰
Hong Kong
🇻🇨
Saint Vincent
🇸🇬
Singapore
🇺🇸
USA – Money Services Business (MSB)
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
With potential for massive gains an investment or simply getting paid in digital assets can spell trouble for those who fail to consider tax consequences. The reality is with careful structuring and planning it’s possible to legally reduce or entirely eliminate taxes resulting from investments into the digital asset space.
Ventus Partners is a global advisory firm with a client base spanning all six continents. Our professionals have crypto native experience and can help structure a comprehensive tax planning strategy no matter where you happen to be a resident.
We present the following case studies in which Ventus Parters was able to legally reduce or in many cases fully eliminate tax liabilities for our clients. At client request we engage tax attorneys or CPAs which are familiar with crypto and offshore structures to prepare your annual returns.
CASE STUDIES
Australian Influencer:
A popular crypto influencer based in Australia contacted us to help resolve a payment dispute, during our discussions we learned he faced massive tax liabilities and wanted to reduce these. Ventus structured a corporate solution which eliminated 40% of the clients taxes. He is now able to invest his gains into new projects and ventures entirely tax free, while paying a small amount of personal income tax on his annual salary which covers his living costs.
USA Crypto Trader:
USA based crypto trader with a multimillion dollar portfolio contacted us with a big problem. His local CPA quoted him a tax liability of over $600,000, the trader contacted us to see if a solution was possible to reduce or eliminate these taxes, most of which were based on Defi gains. After a careful review Ventus managed to propose a solution which could eliminate a large portion of his taxable income going forward. In the USA it’s important to structure these solutions properly to avoid the benefits being negated entirely as per IRS form 5471.
European Project:
A German based project launched a successful ICO without any corporate structure. The client quickly realized he could not list on exchanges, acquire a market maker or get a legal opinion. In addition he also realized he faced a massive tax liability as the income from the tokensale would pass to him personally. After calling Ventus we were able to form a solution with careful agreements and corporate structuring, we helped the client solve his issues and fully eliminated his tax liability.
USA Based Service Provider:
As crypto security firm took payments in popular digital assets from a number of projects over the course of several years. The gains on such positions was truly staggering, the client faced a potential massive liability as all business was conducted under a Delaware LLC, with no consideration for tax planning. The client contacted Ventus to solve the situation, while we could not fully eliminate his tax liability we managed to substantially reduce them.
In short nothing is more important than an effective tax plan, careful corporate structuring can eliminate or reduce much of your tax burden. If you are concerned about your tax liability, get in touch
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
All our tax solutions start with free consultation, if you feel we can be of service a $5,000 USD retainer will be paid. A partner will have a comprehensive call with you to understand your situation and propose a path forward.
ESTATE SOLUTIONS
A trust serves as a fiduciary arrangement empowering a third party, known as the trustee, to hold and manage assets on behalf of designated beneficiaries. This arrangement offers a strategic approach to preserving, protecting, and transferring wealth.
The flexibility of a trust allows for diverse arrangements, enabling precise specification of how and when assets are allocated to beneficiaries. One significant advantage lies in the avoidance of probate, facilitating expedited access for beneficiaries compared to assets governed by a will. In the case of an irrevocable trust, it may be excluded from the taxable estate, potentially minimizing taxes upon the grantor’s demise.
Trusts are also an excellent tool to protect assets for those in a high-risk business like crypto, where a simple mistake with a regulator can easily bankrupt a successful entrepreneur. In these situations, a trust can protect assets from those who may seek a judgment against you in the future.
TRUSTS OVERVIEW
A trust is established when a settlor transfers legal ownership of assets (the trust property) to a trustee for the benefit of specified individuals or entities (the beneficiaries). Once formed, the trustee holds legal ownership, while beneficiaries hold beneficial ownership.
Types of Trusts:
Trusts primarily serve beneficiaries, but they can also be established for specific purposes, including charitable objectives, without designated beneficiaries.
Trust Advantages:
Trusts are relatively straightforward to establish, requiring clear intent from the settlor, defined trust property, and identifiable beneficiaries. They benefit from extensive legal precedent and protective legislation in common law jurisdictions like Jersey.
FOUNDATIONS OVERVIEW
Foundations, less common but equally important, blend characteristics of trusts and companies. They operate as separate legal entities, governed by a council according to a set charter and regulations, akin to a company’s management structure.
Foundation Advantages:
Foundations offer an alternative to trusts, especially appealing in civil law jurisdictions less familiar with trust concepts. As separate legal entities, foundations can enter contracts independently, making them suitable for philanthropic endeavors. Additionally, they provide enhanced privacy options for beneficiaries.
Similarities
Flexibility: Both trusts and foundations offer flexibility in their administration, including discretionary decision-making by trustees/councils and the possibility of appointing third-party overseers.
Unlimited Duration: Trusts and foundations can exist indefinitely, making them suitable for multi-generational wealth management.
Privacy: Neither trusts nor foundations require public registration, allowing for confidentiality in their arrangements.
Trust or Foundation?
The choice between a trust and a foundation depends on individual preferences, intended use, and applicable legal environments. Both structures serve as invaluable tools for wealth management, succession planning, and philanthropy, each with distinct advantages suited to specific circumstances.
Within the digital asset space, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients face diverse needs, often with a multi-jurisdictional dimension. As families become more global and regulatory complexities in tax and financial planning increase, the demand for sound, technical advice is paramount. Ventus Partners offers personalized and innovative solutions to clients globally.
Our solutions
For individual private clients and families, our solutions range from straightforward asset protection trusts to intricate offshore trusts designed to preserve a family’s wealth across generations.
We guide the establishment of foundations useful for the management of a crypto project treasury or DAO. We excel in establishing and operating private trust companies within highly complex structures.
FEE STRUCTURE
Trust ranges in price depending on complexity and tends to range from $10,000 USD to $50,000. Yearly administration costs can be estimated at 1% of the trust’s asset value subject to a minimum management fee.
Growth Architects
Ventus offers a crypto-native management consulting service that is designed to provide growing businesses the help they need when they need it, without long-term commitments or contracts.
The Ventus team is comprised of experts across a variety of disciplines with real experience as operators within the digital asset space. We have experience with both high-growth projects and crisis or turn-around situations. Many of our clients hire Ventus to assist with structuring or a very defined service and end up keeping us on retainer to provide general advisory services on an as-needed basis.
We understand every company is different and thus our management consulting service is fully bespoke to service your needs.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Our bespoke services range from handling confidential projects and contract negotiations to comprehensive business planning, efficiency improvements, and compliance, supporting companies at every growth stage and challenge.
Whether you need guidance on specific tasks or general advisory services, Ventus adapts to your needs.
PRE LAUNCH
- Confidential and Special Projects
- Participation in Contract Negotiations
- Compensation and Commission Plans
- Product Pricing and Cost Structure
- Banking Relationships
- Comprehensive Business Plans
- White Paper Drafting
- Tokenomics Analysis
- Pitch Decks
- Modelling & Risk Assessment
POST LAUNCH
- Participation in Contract Negotiations
- Cash Flow Management
- Operational and Accounting
- Streamlining Operations
- Due Diligence for Acquisitions & Divestitures
- KPI Development & Monitoring
HUMAN RESOURCES
The vast majority of crypto projects give no regard to accounting and tax fillings, we can help build and automate your accounting system and keep you compliant.
- General and Medical Insurance
- C-Suite & Senior Management Recruitment
- Supervision of Accounting Department
- Staff Training
FEE STRUCTURE
Our management consulting service is typically retainer-based, however for longer-term engagements we may be open to compensation in project tokens or other arrangements.
Secure Transactions
As part of our white glove bespoke service Ventus is pleased to offer OTC and Escrow facilities for onboarded clients.
OTC Solutions
OTC desks are used by high-volume professional traders to mitigate slippage and simplify operations.
Ventus offers our clients personalized OTC services tailored to institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and projects. We can facilitate trading for prominent assets like Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies. In addition, Ventus can provide cross-border banking settlements in several currencies.
Our OTC solution leverages smart-routing technology along with direct communication with institutional-level buyers. Our distinct advantage is our ability to place OTC deals directly within our client network reducing fees.
Our OTC service is reserved for existing clients, we can offer reduced minimum volume requirements.
Escrow Solutions
Clients often have requested escrow solutions for a variety of transactions, which we are happy to facilitate as part of a broader advisory service. Ventus is pleased to offer temporary secure custody within our Fireblocks or Ledger Live account and conditional release of funds for officially onboarded clients under the terms of the escrow agreement.
Ventus can assist with the acquisition of properties or investments into Tradfi using crypto funds, we can also facilitate other transactions in which a trusted third party is required. Often our advisory will involve structuring solutions to reduce or eliminate tax liability.
Please note: OTC and Escrow services are reserved for Ventus clients as part of an overall advisory solution, we do not offer or market these services exclusively to non-advisory clients.
Contact your advisor to learn more.
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