Corporate Compliance Services
The global corporate governance, risk management and compliance environment demand that in order to be successful today, corporations need to be completely in step with an ever-increasing complex array of rules and regulations. This is where Landmark Corporate Governance experts step in.
The world is full of constant opportunity. But success means staying aligned with rigorous compliance standards and an increasingly complex web of regulation – which can feel insurmountable.
Our experts with a proven track record will guide you through any regulatory change with agility and speed. Leaving you free to make crucial decisions, better and faster.
We offer services in three key areas: Establishment, Statutory Compliance and Regulatory Compliance.
Our Establishment services include the setting up of ventures – from funds and foundations to SPVs – as well as offering ongoing support in essential areas such as Directorship services and Office Space provision. Our Compliance services cover everything you need, from Company Secretarial services, dispute resolution and KYC/AML to the filing of tax returns and FATCA reports.
Establishment & Setting Up
Launching new ventures can be a time-consuming, costly and frustrating experience, especially in a regulatory environment that shifts so rapidly. We harness our market-leading technical expertise to offer a full suite of set-up services designed to help your vision become a thriving reality.
So whether you’re launching a company, creating a foundation or setting up a fund or Special Purpose Vehicle, you can feel secure that everything is being built for the long-term, right from the start.
Once you’ve established your new venture, we can offer ongoing assistance to ensure it reaches its full potential. Our teams are equipped and empowered to implement practical solutions to the most complex problems, from providing experienced directors, employees and office space to the meticulous handling of liquidation, all to the absolute highest standards.
We have a high-performance culture and values reflected in our continued commitment to clients. We’ll handle each stage of your journey with the highest levels of sensitivity.
We’re everywhere you need to be before you need to be there.
Statutory Compliance
There’s absolutely no room for error in a constantly shifting compliance landscape. You need the reassurance that you are in safe hands so you’re not distracted from the business of realising opportunities as they arise.
At Landmark, we understand what it means to be meticulous and detailed, and we offer a full suite of Statutory Compliance services across three key areas.
Accounts
We execute consistently to meet the highest client expectations. And we take a holistic view of what’s happening at both the macro and local levels, which is even more critical in the modern accounting landscape.
From accounts to financial reporting, we ensure that your records, statements and reports adhere to local standards and to the necessary global formats. We provide local statutory audit services in a number of jurisdictions and can refer a trusted local partner if required.
Registers
We offer corporate administrative services in every jurisdiction we operate in – ensuring your company registers and records remain compliant with local statutes.
Our services cover a range of legal requirements: company secretarial, statutory document maintenance, and annual renewal services. We also offer an international round-the-clock process agent service for handling and forwarding legal papers. Our Registers services are fast, professional and discreet and give you the time, space and peace of mind to make your most important decisions faster and with greater certainty.
Taxation
Filing taxes and dealing with tax authorities can be complex and frustrating, especially with taxes overseas. The need to understand local rules and procedures, and the language, can make things difficult even for organisations with in-house specialists. And when mistakes can lead to legal repercussions and costly penalties, you need specialist support.
With our global network and local expertise, our specialist Taxation team is equipped and empowered to manage the essentials and reduce your exposure to that risk. We offer the preparation and filing of direct and indirect tax returns, including the calculation of tax liabilities. We can act as Partnership Representatives to navigate the complexities of the US Audit Partnership regulations. We also offer support in dispute resolution and full assistance in the procedural aspects of managing audits, compliance checks or other formal enquiries.
Regulatory Compliance
The burden of regulatory compliance has never been more challenging. Recent years have seen swathes of extra legislation brought in around the globe to improve transparency and protect investors and tax revenues. At times, it’s complex and cumbersome in practice – even for something as fundamental as checking the identities of clients.
With a network of compliance experts in all major jurisdictions, we offer a full and connected regulatory global compliance service across three key areas.
Onboarding
Our local experts manage Know Your Client and anti-money laundering (AML) measures in each jurisdiction, feeding information to a process we control centrally, to the most stringent standards. But it’s not all about human expertise. Our cutting-edge Global AML software runs comprehensive checks on anyone involved with your organisation.
So you can rest assured that your vehicles aren’t being abused and that they’re compliant with the latest directives. And that your good name will remain intact.
Oversight
The wave of regulation that swept the globe in recent years has left few areas more challenging than alternative investment funds. With the reporting burden rising exponentially and rules varying between jurisdictions, you need a whole separate operation just to process all the paperwork.
Fortunately, you have one. At Vistra, we offer a full range of tailored and integrated Compliance Oversight services with a focus in the alternative asset space – including running our own third-party alternative manager for private equity, real estate, infrastructure and debt investment funds. We can also act as a depositary for funds that fall under AIFMD regulation.
Support
Thanks to the global drive to create transparency and protect investors around the world, the cumulative knot of red tape is becoming tighter in every corner of financial services. And as reporting standards become increasingly complex, it’s essential to understand and meet those obligations.
At landmark, we offer a full suite of Compliance support across the whole spectrum of regulation. Our reporting specialists will assess your requirements, ensure full compliance at every level, and take every ounce of regulatory pressure out of your hands.