Case study
The client, their challenge
Our client is a Frankfurt-based real estate investment and development firm operating across Germany.
The business required a cross-border structure to support collaboration between a German co-investor and a Luxembourg-based financing partner. The structure included a co-investor entity, a jointly owned holding entity and a mid-tier holding company above several German property companies.
The challenge was to implement and operate this multi-layered structure efficiently while managing governance, tax, accounting and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Our solution
IQ-EQ delivered a coordinated, cross-border solution covering both implementation and ongoing administration across Luxembourg and Germany. We provided:
Substance and governance
- Provided office facilities to support local substance requirements
- Appointed experienced directors across relevant entities
- Delivered full company secretarial services
Accounting, tax and VAT
- Delivered accounting services across holding entities and SPVs
- Provided tax and VAT services aligned to the structure
- Ensured consistent, transparent financial reporting
Audit coordination and ongoing support
- Coordinated audits across jurisdictions and entities
- Acted as a single point of contact for advisers and stakeholders
- Supported ongoing structural evolution as the portfolio expanded
Results
- Access to cross-border capital: Enabled efficient use of Luxembourg financing structures
- Simplified oversight: Streamlined management of a complex, multi-entity platform
- Strong governance: Robust substance and compliance across jurisdictions
- Scalable foundation: Platform positioned for future growth and acquisitions
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