US–Europe Tax Advisory

Choosing a European Jurisdiction: Tax-Led Decision Making for Americans

For U.S. citizens and U.S.-connected families, the destination decision has tax consequences that can be difficult to reverse. European jurisdictions differ materially in how they determine tax residence, treat foreign-source income, apply anti-avoidance rules, and approach substance and governance. Our work focuses on helping clients compare options on a like-for-like basis and select a jurisdiction that matches their real objectives and constraints – rather than forcing a plan to fit a pre-selected destination.

Comparative European Tax Advisory Across Key Jurisdictions

We advise on the European-side implications of establishing residence or structuring investments across a range of jurisdictions, including the practical differences between temporary residence routes, long-term residence positioning and pathways that may evolve into deeper integration over time. Our comparative work addresses the questions that matter for implementation: what facts must be evidenced, what compliance obligations follow, and what structures remain workable as family and business circumstances change.

European Structuring for U.S.-Connected Families and Entrepreneurs

Americans often require a European structure that supports mobility, education planning, asset ownership, and business continuity without creating unnecessary complexity. We advise on European-side structuring options for private clients and entrepreneurs, including holding and operating structures, governance frameworks and cross-border succession alignment. Where relevant, we coordinate with private client advisors and corporate counsel to ensure structures are legally robust and practical to maintain.

Coordinating With U.S. Tax Advisors

We do not provide U.S. domestic tax advice in-house. Our role is to provide European-side tax advisory that anticipates U.S. reporting reality and can be implemented consistently. We coordinate efficiently with the client’s U.S. tax advisor – whether from the client’s existing advisory team or another U.S. professional of their choosing – to align assumptions, sequencing, and the documentation trail supporting cross-border filings.

US-focused European Tax Advisory since 2002

Since 2002, our partners and senior advisors have worked extensively with American individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices on European structuring, residence positioning and cross-border private client planning.

Since 2002, our partners and senior advisors have worked extensively with American individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices on European structuring, residence positioning and cross-border private client planning.

We are active members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Bar Association (ABA).

Our European practice includes active participation in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and the European International Lawyers Network (EILN), together with offices and presence across key European jurisdictions.

How Our US–European Tax Advisors Can Help

We assist with comparative jurisdiction selection, European tax residence and structuring analysis, implementation coordination with local advisors, governance and substance planning, and longer-term support as clients evolve their European footprint. Where tax considerations intersect with immigration route selection or succession planning, we coordinate across our practices to provide one coherent advisory roadmap.