Maksym Stepanenko
Managing Partner, Crystal Tax
International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.
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Our process
Crystal Tax works in five stages, from a free 10-minute intro consultation through written analysis, a roadmap, implementation, and ongoing support. You pay only for the stages you choose, and you can stop after any one of them. Every engagement starts by understanding your situation before any structure is proposed — we design custom corporate structures for each client.
Book a free 10-minute consultationFive steps from first question to a working structure
We design a structure around your business. Each stage produces a concrete deliverable, and you decide whether to continue. Many founders act on the intro call alone.
1
Strategic intro consultation Free / 10 min
A video call with Maksim Stepanenko:
- We analyse your business — what you do, who you sell to, revenue, and goals.
- We discuss your current structure and its limits.
- We give preliminary direction on jurisdiction and structure type.
- We estimate budget and timeline.
You get clarity on whether to move forward and in which direction. For a detailed review of one scenario there is a 30-minute consultation (€100). For a bigger task that needs a plan for the whole business structure, we run a separate format — the business strategy session.
2
In-depth written analysis custom pricing
Delivered in 5–7 business days:
- A detailed study of your situation.
- Two to three structure options compared with calculations.
- A tax-burden model for each option.
- A risk assessment and potential pitfalls.
You get a 10–20 page document with specific recommendations, numbers, and reasoning.
3
Roadmap & business blueprint custom pricing
Delivered in 7–14 business days:
- The full corporate structure designed end to end.
- Which companies, in which jurisdictions, and how they connect.
- Financial flows and the contractual framework mapped.
- A step-by-step implementation plan with timelines.
- Total budget: setup plus annual maintenance.
You get a ready blueprint — a visual diagram and a step-by-step plan you can execute.
4
Implementation custom pricing
Scope depends on the number of jurisdictions and services:
- Register companies in the chosen jurisdictions.
- Open bank accounts and connect payment systems.
- Prepare inter-company agreements.
- Process residence permits where needed.
- Prepare all corporate documentation.
You get a working international structure — companies registered, accounts opened, documents ready.
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Ongoing support custom pricing
Continuous support on a retainer:
- Bookkeeping and filing.
- Tax returns.
- Bank and compliance support.
- Legal advice on current matters, including contract preparation and review.
- Monitoring of regulatory changes.
You get peace of mind: you focus on the business while we handle the legal infrastructure.
Stages at a glance
| Stage | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Intro consultation | Direction on jurisdiction and structure | Free / 10 min |
| 30-minute consultation (optional) | Detailed review of one scenario | €100 / 30 min |
| Written analysis | 2–3 options, tax model, risks (10–20 pp) | Custom |
| Roadmap & blueprint | Full structure diagram and step plan | Custom |
| Implementation | Registered companies, accounts, documents | Custom |
| Ongoing support | Accounting, filings, compliance, legal | Custom |
Stages two to five are priced individually: we give you an estimate once you send a short description of the task.
Why this order
Planning before registering is the single biggest cost saver. A well-designed roadmap prevents an expensive restructuring later, and the written analysis makes sure the money spent on registration goes to the right jurisdiction the first time. You keep control at each checkpoint and only spend on the next stage once the previous one has proven its value.
You can pick a time yourself in the booking calendar on the Consultation page: 10 minutes free or 30 minutes for €100.
Start with step one
Everything begins with a 10-minute conversation. No obligation — you pay only for the stages you choose to take.
Book a free 10-minute consultationFrequently asked questions
How much does the first consultation cost?
The 10-minute intro consultation is free. For a detailed review of one scenario there is a 30-minute consultation for €100. A bigger task covering the whole business structure is handled in a separate format, the business strategy session.
Can I stop after the consultation?
Yes. You pay only for the stages you choose, and many founders act on the intro call alone.
How long does the whole process take?
Written analysis takes 5–7 business days and the roadmap 7–14. Implementation depends on the jurisdictions involved, typically 2 to 8 weeks.
Who will I be working with?
Maksim Stepanenko, managing partner at Crystal Tax, and the wider team. The founder leads the strategic consultations.
Do you only design the structure, or also implement it?
Both. You can stop at the blueprint and execute it yourself, or we carry it through registration, banking, and ongoing accounting.
What should I prepare for the intro call?
What you sell, to whom, and from where; your approximate revenue; your current structure; and your goals for the next few years.
Related pages
- Book a consultation — what the intro call covers
- E-commerce international structure — models and jurisdiction picks
- Business strategy session — a plan for the whole business structure, separate format
- What a structure actually costs — what drives the cost
- UAE vs Cyprus vs Estonia — jurisdiction comparison
- Maksim Stepanenko — managing partner, Crystal Tax
Why founders work with us
Structures built to hold up to bank and regulator scrutiny
Crystal Tax has advised international founders on cross-border corporate structures since 2012. We work substance-first, so the company you form stands up when a bank, payment provider or tax authority looks closely.
Since 2012
14 years advising cross-border businesses
50+
Jurisdictions we structure and register in
End-to-end
Formation, banking, accounting and compliance under one roof
Worldwide
Online consultations, wherever you are based
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Led by Maksim Stepanenko, Managing Partner
14 years in international corporate law, specialising in structures for e-commerce and digital founders.
How engagements start
Every engagement opens with a free 10-minute intro consultation to map your situation. From there you pay only for the steps you actually need, with a clear scope agreed up front.
Book your free 10-minute consultation
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Jurisdiction & structure guides
In-depth, up-to-date guides on the jurisdictions and structures we work with most. Each one is written for founders deciding where and how to set up.
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Briefly describe your task: the country, the business activity and the timing. That is enough for us to propose a solution and the order of work.
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Our advantages
Corporate structuring, company registration in Ukraine and abroad, tax and reporting, migration, bank accounts, DUNS and NCAGE codes. We run the whole project, from choosing the solution to the finished documents.
Confidentiality terms are set out in our contract. We do not pass information about a client or their project to third parties, except where the law expressly requires it.
We compare jurisdictions against your business task: tax regime, reporting, substance requirements and access to banking. On the call we go through the upsides and the limits of each option.
We name the timeline for every step before the work starts — it depends on the jurisdiction, the registrar and the bank. Personal data is used only to deliver the service.
We handle the correspondence with registrars, government bodies and banks and answer their requests ourselves. From you we need documents and signatures.
We take each case to the finish: if an authority or registrar comes back with remarks, we revise the documents at no extra charge. The fee is calculated for your task before work starts.