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About Foundations

Private and trust foundations in DE, AT, CH, UK, LI, LUX, NL, BG, USA & CA

Secure foundation setup in cooperation with local lawyers and tax advisors

German and international foundations can protect assets, provide relief from exit taxation, and reduce the tax burden

Cross-border structures and individual tax advisory can optimise the taxation of individual projects by up to 40%

MDFU’s technology enables fully digital, legally compliant foundation setup worldwide — from scheduling through charter drafting to notarisation, including bank account opening.

Unlike advisors who promote foundations as a cure-all for everyone, we take a grounded view: clubs and cooperatives are generally not a basis for private commercial activities. Foundations make economic sense only with a minimum of €500,000 in foundation capital.

We don’t want to help anyone set up a company in Dubai or take steps that don’t lead to tax savings but certainly lead to tax investigations. If you have the required capital and are looking for a secure, reliable solution — not a quick, cheap one — MDFU and its partners are the right choice.

The Process

How does setting up a foundation work?

Questionnaire

To set up a foundation, we need some details to assess your wishes, possible challenges, and situation. We discuss everything in complete discretion with our lawyers and tax advisors, assess your position, and develop a tailored strategy.

Free and non-binding strategy call

In a free, non-binding strategy call, we get to know each other in person or via video call. You receive a concrete assessment of your situation, and we discuss approach, costs, timeline, and process.

Selection of jurisdiction and foundation type

After the strategy call, if you decide to proceed, you’ll receive a tailored proposal. Once you agree, we get started!

Our Packages

Discover our flexible packages, perfectly tailored to your situation.

Free Initial Consultation

Location Characteristics

⁠Various foundation types available
⁠Legally recognised civil law foundation
Fiduciary foundation in Germany
Family foundation in Germany
⁠Express service available
⁠Individual consulting in DE/EN/FR/RU
Formation with German tax advisor/attorney
⁠Coordination of all legal formalities
Ongoing support after formation
Bookkeeping and tax consulting available

Advantages

⁠Suitable for business succession
Asset lock-in across generations
Protection against fragmentation of family assets
Securities, investments & real estate holdable
⁠Beneficiary arrangements plannable long-term
No shareholders as with GmbH/Holding
⁠High strategic impact with larger assets
⁠Maximum protection of foundation capital

Summary

Germany enjoys an excellent international reputation, has a very stable banking system and a lucrative real estate market.

It is not a classic tax haven and has high taxes for employees, but offers very attractive and legal tax-saving models for the self-employed, entrepreneurs, foundations and holding companies.

High legal certainty, a particularly protected foundation law and maximum discretion characterise German foundation law!

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Get in Touch Now

Still have questions? Would you like to speak with a specialist on this topic?

Whether it’s a new formation, expansion, relocation, grants, insolvency, or data protection — we’ll assess your situation free of charge and without obligation. Simply book your personal consultation here or contact us directly at +49 30 754 37491.

Our support team is available daily from 09:00 to 18:00!