Managing Partner of GCG Structuring

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.

Why UAE Holding Companies Are the Preferred Wealth Structuring Tool for HNWIs in 2026

UAE holding company setup in 2026: GCG Structuring explains why HNWIs choose UAE holding structures for asset protection, tax efficiency, and multi-jurisdiction control. Book a free consultation.
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E-Trader License vs Mainland Company Dubai: Which Structure Fits Your Business?

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DIFC Company Formation: When Corporate Groups Should Use DIFC for Regional Expansion

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Many French entrepreneurs approach relocation with a simple assumption: business setup in Dubai is fast, straightforward, and mostly administrative. That assumption usually comes from simplified summaries of Dubai company formation, not the full operational reality

UAE Corporate Tax: Why Founders Still Overpay Even After Moving to Dubai

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