Managing Partner of GCG Structuring, Peter Ivantsov combines years of banking and corporate services expertise to help entrepreneurs succeed in the UAE. After starting his career in HSBC and working in a DIFC family office, he launched GCG Structuring in 2020 to offer smarter, more transparent corporate service solutions. Drawing on first-hand experience managing multinational operations for Global Capital Group, Peter Ivantsov delivers high value, time saving services backed by a client-first approach. His mission is simple: make setting up, operating and optimizing taxes in the UAE efficient, compliant, and simple.
Family Business Succession Planning in the UAE: Structures That Protect Wealth Across Generations
When a family builds a business, it carries more than commercial value. It becomes part of their identity, their story, and their legacy. In the UAE, many of today’s most influential enterprises began as family
Double Tax Treaties in the UAE Explained: How Investors Can Legally Reduce Global Tax Burdens
International investors, entrepreneurs and business owners often face a formidable hurdle: being taxed twice on the same income, once in the home country and again where the business operates. That burden can erode profits and
UAE Business Banking in 2025: How Digital-Only Banks Are Changing Investor Choices
In 2025, UAE business banking is undergoing a major transformation. The days when opening a business account meant weeks of paperwork and branch visits are fading fast. Investors and entrepreneurs are now drawn to digital
Intellectual Property Protection in the UAE: What Founders Must Know Before Launching
Launching a new venture in the UAE is exciting, but it’s also risky if your ideas aren’t protected. Whether it’s your brand name, product design, software, or business process, everything that makes your company unique
DED activities in UAE: Licensing Guide for Business Startups
Before you can trade, consult, manufacture, or offer services in the UAE mainland, you need to understand how business activities are classified and what type of license applies to your operations. The DED regulates all
How to Pay VAT Online in UAE Using GIBAN, Cards & More
Paying Value Added Tax (VAT) is a key responsibility for both individuals and businesses operating in the UAE. Since the introduction of VAT in 2018, compliance has become a critical aspect of financial management, ensuring
