When choosing a jurisdiction for a business in Europe, you should understand that the European Union (EU) is not the same as Europe. There are some countries and exclusive jurisdictions that are geographically within Europe but are not part or all of the EU, for example Norway, Switzerland, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Liechtenstein. Some of these areas offer a low tax regime that can be useful for tax planning purposes. Many companies incorporated or acquired in these jurisdictions are limited liability or public companies. A significant number of the companies we incorporate are limited liability companies (LLC).