How do I open a company in the UK?

You need to register your company with Companies House and choose the right structure. Sterling Global handles the full process, including setup, tax, banking, accountants, and advisory.

How long does it take to open a UK company?

Most UK companies can be incorporated within the same day. We prepare everything for you and ensure compliance from day one.

How can I start a business in the UAE?

You can set up in a Free Zone or Mainland depending on your activity. We handle the full license, visa, Emirates ID, banking, and compliance — all in one place.

Do I need to live in the UAE to open a company?

No, but you may need a UAE residency visa depending on the Free Zone. We guide you through the entire process.

What is tax residence and why does it matter?

Tax residence determines which country can tax your global income. We help you choose the right tax residence and align it with your international structure.

What makes Sterling Global different?

We provide one point of connection for everything: accountants, lawyers, tax advisors, compliance, banking support, business setup, structure, and ongoing advisory — all under one premium umbrella.

Can I set up companies in both the UK and UAE?

Yes. Many entrepreneurs combine both jurisdictions. We create your global structure, holding company, bank accounts, and tax framework.

Do you help non-UK and non-UAE residents start companies?

Yes. We specialise in helping international entrepreneurs access the UK and UAE markets with full setup and advisory support.

Do you help with bank account opening?

Yes, we assist with documentation, preparation, and introductions to the right banks in both the UK and UAE.

Our packages start from £179 for the UK and AED XXXX for the UAE. Book a free consultation to receive a full tailored price guide.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

Your Global Private Office

Combining Big Four experience with a bespoke Private Office approach, we help global entrepreneurs and families structure, protect, and align what matters most.

A single trusted advisor who understands the entire picture — the people, the structure, the assets, the risks, the relationships, and the long-term vision. This is not administration. This is strategic life management for the modern global business & family.

Our Service

We design and oversee global structuring strategies that protect your business, family, and assets across jurisdictions.

Acting as your dedicated private office, we coordinate tax planning, residency and immigration strategy, compliance, and international expansion—ensuring all elements work in harmony.

We serve as your single, executive point of integration, aligning legal, financial, and operational decisions into one coherent strategy. Every recommendation is made with discretion, clarity, and a long-term perspective—supporting both your commercial objectives and your family’s legacy.

1. Global Structuring & Asset Protection

Design and oversight of international holding and ownership structures
Separation of personal, business, and family assets
Risk mitigation and long-term protection strategies
Alignment with succession and legacy objectives

2. Tax Strategy Coordination & Compliance Oversight

Strategic coordination of cross-border tax planning
Alignment between personal, corporate, and family interests
Ongoing compliance oversight across multiple jurisdictions
Collaboration with tax advisors to ensure consistency and clarity

(We coordinate and oversee strategy; regulated advice is provided by licensed professionals.)

3. Residency, Domicile & Immigration Strategy

Tax residence and domicile planning
Residency and visa strategy for individuals and families
Multi-jurisdiction lifestyle and mobility planning
Coordination with legal and immigration specialists

4. International Expansion & Cross-Border Operation

Strategic advisory for international business expansion
Jurisdiction selection and operational structuring
Banking, compliance, and governance coordination
Integration of business expansion with personal and family planning

5. Executive Advisory & Decision Support

Confidential strategic counsel for high-stakes decisions
Support during transitions, liquidity events, or restructuring
Acting as a long-term sounding board and strategic partner
Behavioral and risk-aware decision guidance

6. Family Continuity & Legacy Alignment

Succession planning oversight
Family governance frameworks
Inter-generational alignment and continuity planning
Long-term vision definition and preservation

What Defines a Private Office?

Centralised Integration
Instead of having separate accountants, lawyers, investment advisors, and property managers who don't communicate with each other, the Private Office acts as the single point of contact. It integrates and coordinates all these external professionals, ensuring all strategies (tax, legal, investment) are aligned with the business or family's long-term goals.

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Why a Private Office?
Traditional advisory models are fragmented.
You may have:

A tax advisor in one country
A lawyer in another
An accountant, banker, or consultant elsewhere

Each works well in isolation—but no one is responsible for the whole picture.

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A Private Office Solves This
A Private Office acts as your single executive point of integration, ensuring that:

Strategies are aligned across jurisdictions
Advisors work within a shared framework
Decisions are made with full context
Short-term actions do not compromise long-term objectives

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One Strategy. One Point of Accountability.
Instead of managing multiple professionals, you gain:

Clarity across complexity
Reduced risk and inefficiency
Discretion and continuity
Long-term strategic oversight

Built for Global Lives

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A Private Office is designed for those who:

Operate internationally
Hold assets across borders
Manage business and family interests simultaneously
Value discretion, structure, and long-term thinking

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Not Transactional. Strategic.
A Private Office is not about selling products or isolated advice.
It is about:

Architecture over execution
Judgment over transactions
Alignment over activity

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The Result

Better decisions
Fewer blind spots
Stronger protection
A structure that evolves with you

One point of connection

Because instead of coordinating accountants, lawyers, tax specialists, or

agencies separately... You get ONE POINT OF CONNECTION wiht our Global Expertise

Accountants

Lawyers

Tax Experts

Compliance Specialist

Real Estate

Visa Advisors

Banking

Concierge

Everything aligned. Everything integrated. Everything working for you.

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Founder

Founder & Executive Advisor — Maicon Ferreira

With over 22 years of international experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping entrepreneurs and companies grow with clarity, structure, and confidence. My journey started inside two of the world’s most respected advisory firms — Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton — where I worked closely with global clients and learned the importance of precision, strategy, and trust.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting multinational brands such as Heineken, McDonald’s, Scania, Lenovo, and IBM. These experiences shaped my understanding of complex operations, international logistics, import and export, and the challenges companies face when expanding into new markets.

Today, through my Private Office, I bring all this knowledge together in a more personal and dedicated way. I work closely with entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who want more than simple guidance — they want someone who understands their vision and walks with them through every step of their journey. My role is to provide clear strategy, strong foundations, and discreet, tailored advisory for those building or expanding their business across the UK, USA, Europe, UAE, and globally.

I believe in long-term relationships, transparent communication, and helping my clients make informed decisions that protect their future. My mission is simple: to support your growth with the same care, attention, and strategic insight I’ve applied throughout my entire career.

Why Sterling Global?

Strategic Integration, Not Fragmented Advice

Sterling Global was created to serve entrepreneurs and internationally mobile families who require more than isolated advisory services.

We operate as a Private Office — a single, senior point of integration that aligns legal, tax, operational, and personal considerations into one coherent strategy.

Our role is to ensure that every decision supports your long-term objectives, protects what matters most, and evolves with your global life.

One Strategy. One Point of Accountability.

Most advisory models are fragmented:

Tax planning in one country
Legal advice in another
Banking, compliance, and operations handled separately

At Sterling Global, we connect these disciplines, ensuring that your advisors work within a unified framework rather than in silos.

Built for International Complexity

We specialise in cross-border structures, international expansion, and globally mobile families.
Our experience spans multiple jurisdictions, regulatory environments, and operating models—allowing us to anticipate risks and design structures that are robust, compliant, and future-proof.

Independent. Discreet. Conflict-Free.

We do not sell financial products.
We are not incentivised by transactions.

Our advice is independent, strategic, and focused solely on what serves your best interests—delivered with discretion and long-term perspective.

Executive-Level Judgment

Sterling Global operates at decision level.

We support:

High-stakes decisions
Complex transitions
Long-term planning and legacy considerations

Our clients value clarity, judgment, and accountability—not volume or speed.

A Long-Term Partner

We work with a limited number of clients to ensure depth, continuity, and trust.
Our engagement is not transactional—it is a long-term partnership designed to adapt as your life, business, and family evolve.

What Sets Sterling Global Apart

✔ Private Office model (not traditional advisory)
✔ Single point of integration across all advisors
✔ Cross-border and multi-jurisdiction expertise
✔ Independent and conflict-free approach
✔ Long-term strategic mindset
✔ Discretion, continuity, and trust

The Sterling Guarantee

Our Commitment: Independence. Expertise. Discretion.

Absolute Confidentiality: Every interaction is treated with the highest standard of privacy. We operate as an extension of your family, shielded from public scrutiny.
True Independence: We accept zero commissions or incentives from third parties, ensuring our advice is always objective and aligned with your best interest.
Strategic Global Reach: Leveraging a vetted network of top-tier legal and tax specialists worldwide to manage complex international structures and residencies.

Clarity. Compliance. Premium guidance. No shortcuts — only strong, legal, efficient international structures designed for long-term success.

We operate independently of financial institutions. We do not sell products or receive commissions. This structure ensures its advice is completely objective and its interests are 100% aligned with the family's goal of long-term wealth preservation and growth.

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Absolute Confidentiality: Every interaction is treated with the highest standard of privacy. We operate as an extension of your family, shielded from public scrutiny.
True Independence: We accept zero commissions or incentives from third parties, ensuring our advice is always objective and aligned with your best interest.
Strategic Global Reach: Leveraging a vetted network of top-tier legal and tax specialists worldwide to manage complex international structures and residencies.

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Use this space to promote the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust.

Absolute Confidentiality: Every interaction is treated with the highest standard of privacy. We operate as an extension of your family, shielded from public scrutiny.
True Independence: We accept zero commissions or incentives from third parties, ensuring our advice is always objective and aligned with your best interest.
Strategic Global Reach: Leveraging a vetted network of top-tier legal and tax specialists worldwide to manage complex international structures and residencies.