International company formation
Foreign company formation, ownership structures and cross-border corporate coordination in onshore and offshore jurisdictions.
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Your business abroad.
Your wealth, considered.
International corporate law, foreign banking and asset protection.
We assist entrepreneurs, companies and private clients with foreign company formation in onshore and offshore jurisdictions, international bank accounts and the organisation of personal and business assets.
Avv. Daniele Bertaggia, Founder and Managing Partner, leads the work of the firm, supported by Gustavo Scriffignano for international corporate and banking matters.
Italian legal counsel · International clients
Need an English-speaking lawyer in Italy?
Clear legal advice for your Italian matter, wherever you live.
Studio Bertaggia assists international clients with civil disputes, criminal matters, Italian inheritance, corporate work and legal consultations. Led by Avv. Daniele Bertaggia, the firm brings legal practice since 1993 and coordinated professional responsibility to each agreed mandate.
Understand your options, the documents required and the next steps, with communication in English.
Our areas of assistance
International corporate law.
Clear professional responsibility.
Company formation, banking, wealth structures and international taxation, brought together under the leadership of Avv. Daniele Bertaggia.
Foreign bank accounts
Support with personal and corporate foreign bank account applications, documentation and communication with the bank.
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Asset protection
Legal planning for personal and business assets, with a coordinated view of ownership, risk and long-term continuity.
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Trusts, foundations & fiduciary structures
Assessment and coordination of trusts, foundations and fiduciary arrangements for international asset holding and governance.
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International taxation
International tax planning and legal coordination for foreign companies, cross-border activities and asset holding structures.
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A project involving more than one country?
Tell us about your objectives, the countries involved and the support you need. We will identify the appropriate first step.
Contact the firmOur approach
A clear process,
from the first discussion.
01 · Understand your objectives
We review your proposed activity, existing arrangements and the countries involved.
02 · Assess the options
We bring the legal, corporate, banking and tax questions into a coordinated assessment.
03 · Define the next steps
We agree the scope of the engagement, responsibilities and the work needed for implementation.
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The founder & leadership of the firm
Avv. Daniele Bertaggia
Founder and Managing Partner of Bertaggia International Law Firm.
An Italian lawyer since 1993, he leads the firm’s international corporate and asset protection practice. He coordinates legal strategy and the professional work required for each cross-border project.
Clients have a clear point of legal responsibility, with dedicated corporate and banking support from Gustavo Scriffignano and office coordination by Justyna Pisyak.
Our team
Three people. Defined responsibilities.
Legal leadership, corporate and banking support, and a dedicated secretariat.
Avv. Daniele Bertaggia
Founder & Managing Partner
Leads the firm and its international practice. Responsible for international corporate law, asset protection and the legal coordination of cross-border structures.
International corporate services
Gustavo Scriffignano
Junior Partner | International Corporate & Banking Consultant
Coordinates foreign bank account applications and provides international corporate and banking support under the leadership of Avv. Daniele Bertaggia.
Foreign bank account support
Justyna Pisyak
Office & Client Coordination
Coordinates the secretariat, appointments and initial enquiries. Helps clients organise the first contact and directs requests to Avv. Daniele Bertaggia or Gustavo Scriffignano.
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Let’s discuss your
international project.
For company formation, foreign accounts, asset protection, trusts, foundations, fiduciary structures and international taxation.
Arrange an initial conversationJustyna Pisyak
Secretariat & appointment coordination
+39 0532 240071
+44 7865631327
info@avvocatobertaggia.com
Via Aldighieri, 10 · 44121 Ferrara · Italy
English insights
International business, tax and banking guides
Foreign company names and brand checks
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Compare protection, costs and practical requirements for international companies.
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Prepare ownership records and evidence of funding before discussing your international banking requirements.
Read the banking documentation guideInternational holding companies: when they make sense
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Read the Italian acquisition guideThe real cost of running a foreign company in 2026
Build a realistic budget for official fees, annual administration, accounts, tax compliance and eventual closure.
Read the company cost guideSwiss bank accounts: privacy and international investors
Explore lawful discretion, eligibility, costs and tax transparency, with coordinated assistance from Studio Bertaggia.
Read the Swiss banking guidePanama bank accounts: non-residents and companies
Explore eligibility, the 2026 banking rules, documents, transfer costs and tax-reporting duties.
Read the Panama banking guideAndorra taxation: business and personal relocation
Understand corporate tax, personal income, dividends and the residence requirements updated for 2026.
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Understand the Companies House identity checks, personal codes and separate director and PSC requirements.
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Explore the company tax framework, dividend rules and residence questions for San Marino.
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Assess company formation, taxation, banking and commercial substance for international entrepreneurs considering Hong Kong.
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