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Module 1: Introduction to Holding Entities

1.1 Definition and Varieties of Holdings:

  • What constitutes a holding company? Concept and framework.
  • Distinction between a holding company and an operating company.
  • Types of holdings: financial, industrial, and mixed.

1.2 Benefits and Drawbacks:

  • Fiscal and managerial advantages.
  • Mitigation of risk.
  • Potential for conflicts of interest and administrative complexity.

Module 2: Legal and Tax Framework

2.1 Legal Requirements for Establishment:

  • Standard legal forms (Inc., LLC, S.A., etc., adapted to the local context).
  • Procedure for incorporation and registration.

2.2 Tax Regime for Holding Entities:

  • Tax consolidation.
  • Exemptions applicable to dividends and capital gains.
  • Fiscal treatment of interest.

Module 3: Establishment and Operation

3.1 Working with Subsidiaries:

  • Acquisition of shares/stakes.
  • Formation of new subsidiaries.
  • Shareholders' agreements and control contracts.

3.2 Management Strategies:

  • Generating synergies between subsidiaries.
  • Treasury optimization and cash flow management.
  • Business reorganization and restructuring.
  • Governance policies and internal control measures.

Module 4: Practical Cases and Examples

4.1 Analysis of Successful Holding Companies:

  • Examples of companies utilizing a holding structure (e.g., Google/Alphabet, Inditex).
  • Key takeaways.

4.2 Practical Exercise:

  • Simulation of a holding company incorporation.
  • Decision-making processes in subsidiary management.

Requirements

Prerequisites

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

Target Audience

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to optimize their corporate and tax frameworks.
  • Directors and managers in finance, accounting, and administration.
  • Corporate attorneys and tax consultants.
  • Professionals engaged in strategic planning and business management.
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