Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Holding Companies

1.1 Definition and Types of Holdings:

  • What is a holding company? Overview of the concept and structure.
  • Distinction between a holding company and an operating company.
  • Categories of holdings: financial, industrial, and mixed.

1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages:

  • Benefits in tax efficiency and management.
  • Reduction in risk exposure.
  • Potential for conflicts of interest and increased administrative complexity.

Module 2: Legal and Tax Framework

2.1 Legal Requirements for Incorporation:

  • Common legal structures (Inc., LLC, S.A., etc.) adapted to the local context.
  • Procedures for incorporation and registration.

2.2 Tax Regime for Holding Companies:

  • Tax consolidation practices.
  • Exemptions on dividends and capital gains.
  • Treatment of interest payments for tax purposes.

Module 3: Creation and Operation

3.1 How to Work with Subsidiaries:

  • Acquisition of shares or stakes.
  • Formation of new subsidiaries.
  • Development of shareholders' agreements and control agreements.

3.2 Management Strategies:

  • Leveraging synergies between subsidiaries.
  • Optimization of treasury and cash flow management.
  • Business reorganization and restructuring initiatives.
  • Implementation of governance policies and internal controls for government.

Module 4: Practical Cases and Examples

4.1 Analysis of Successful Holding Companies:

  • Case studies of companies with a holding structure (e.g., Google/Alphabet, Inditex).
  • Key takeaways and lessons learned.

4.2 Practical Exercise:

  • Simulation of the incorporation process for a holding company.
  • Decision-making scenarios in subsidiary management for government.

Requirements

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of finance and business administration.
  • Access to a computer or tablet with a reliable internet connection.
  • No prior experience with holding structures is necessary.

Audience

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their corporate and tax strategies.
  • Financial, accounting, and administrative directors and managers for government and private sectors.
  • Corporate lawyers and tax advisors.
  • Professionals engaged in strategic planning and business management.
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