Corporate Law, Tax & Compliance Advisory for UAE, Europe & Asia | Catalyst Advisory

We Solve Complex Cases at the Intersection of Law, Tax and Compliance

We are a boutique advisory firm focused on complex, cross-functional projects. Our expertise covers corporate law, international tax planning, sanctions compliance, and reputation management.

We are a boutique advisory firm focused on complex, cross-functional projects. Our expertise covers corporate law, international tax planning, sanctions compliance, and reputation management.

Catalyst
// About Catalyst Advisory Services

Our model is project-based: we don't just advise, we implement.

We act as your personal project manager, coordinating different workstreams and bringing in the right expertise at the right time.

\\ Who We Work With

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Company setup, bank accounts, visas, legal and tax support - as one integrated process.

For Those Entering the UAE Market

Our clients are entrepreneurs, private investors, family offices, and businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.

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Advising clients on responding to regulatory inquiries and adverse media findings. Supporting clients through enhanced due diligence processes and account review procedures.

For those Requiring Regulatory & Compliance Navigation

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We understand that these situations are rarely simple, and we know how to work with them.

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Corporate restructuring, ownership planning, tax strategy, asset protection across jurisdictions.

For Those Restructuring Their Business or Assets

\\ What We Do

Corporate Law & Structuring

Setting up and restructuring companies, holding structures, and funds in the UAE and other jurisdictions. Corporate governance, shareholder agreements, M&A support.

Tax Planning

Tax strategy for businesses and private clients in the UAE, EU, Switzerland, and other jurisdictions. Tax due diligence, structuring transactions, handling tax disputes.

Dispute settlement

Mediation and structured negotiation between counterparties. Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements. Debt restructuring and creditor-debtor negotiations. Pre-litigation risk assessment and strategy.

Corporate services in the UAE

Comprehensive business support: legal, tax, accounting, HR administration, payment administration, communication with regulators and banks.

VIP Banking & Payment Routes

Opening bank accounts for businesses and individuals in the UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore.

Private Wealth & Asset Protection

Foundations and establishment of structures for private clients. Succession planning, pre-migration structuring, asset segregation across jurisdictions.

Sanctions & Compliance

Sanctions law advice, KYC support, compliance risk management, dealing with regulatory inquiries.

Employment & Mobility

UAE employment contracts, termination and settlement structuring, golden visa and residency planning, cross-border employment across MENA.

Who You'll Work With

Dmitry Semchishen
Dmitry Semchishen Partner, Head of Tax and Finance
Ekaterina Ponka
Ekaterina Ponka Partner, Head of Corporate Division
Anastasia Lion
Anastasia Lion Project Manager
Carmen Akkerman
Carmen Akkerman Associate
Anastasiya Markus
Anastasiya Markus Project Director

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We deliver corporate services for entity setup, maintenance, and regulatory support — with precise, senior-led guidance at every stage.