Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Holding Companies
1.1 Definition and Types of Holdings:
- What is a holding company? Concept and structure.
- Difference between a holding company and an operating company.
- Types of holdings: financial, industrial, and mixed.
1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages:
- Tax and management benefits.
- Risk reduction.
- Potential for conflicts of interest and administrative complexity.
Module 2: Legal and Tax Framework
2.1 Legal Requirements for Incorporation:
- Common legal forms (Inc., LLC, S.A., etc., adapted to local context).
- Process of incorporation and registration.
2.2 Tax Regime for Holding Companies:
- Tax consolidation.
- Exemptions on dividends and capital gains.
- Tax treatment of interest.
Module 3: Creation and Operation
3.1 How to Work with Subsidiaries:
- Acquisition of shares/stakes.
- Creation of new subsidiaries.
- Shareholders' agreements and control agreements.
3.2 Management Strategies:
- Synergies between subsidiaries.
- Treasury optimization and cash flow management.
- Business reorganization and restructuring.
- Governance policies and internal control.
Module 4: Practical Cases and Examples
4.1 Analysis of Successful Holding Companies:
- Examples of companies with a holding structure (e.g., Google/Alphabet, Inditex).
- Lessons learned.
4.2 Practical Exercise:
- Simulation of a holding company incorporation.
- Decision-making in subsidiary management.
Requirements
Requirements
- General knowledge of finance and business administration.
- A computer or tablet with a stable internet connection.
- No specific prior experience with holding structures is required.
Audience
- Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to optimize their corporate and tax structure.
- Financial, accounting, and administrative directors and managers.
- Corporate lawyers and tax advisors.
- Professionals working in strategic planning and business management.
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