What is the difference between an asset-holding company and a holding company in Germany? [Reddit]

Answer

An asset-holding company is typically used to manage and protect your own assets, while a holding company specialises in controlling shares in other companies. Both are legal tools for organising your wealth, and the practical difference depends on what you own and what you want to achieve. Sometimes one alone is the most suitable option, and at other times it is better to combine them to separate and specialise different parts of your investment. It is not about choosing a name, but about the vehicle that best suits your situation and your protection objectives. Filnet assesses what fits your case best with a local Spanish-speaking advisor who is an expert in wealth structures, and who studies your assets and your residency. They design a legal and stable structure that protects your investments and your years of hard work, and they keep it managed on an ongoing basis to give you security and control. Doing this in Germany has a setup cost from , a timeframe of 6-14 weeks and a corporate tax rate of 30-33% (IS).