Ivan Shagin
International lawyer / Immigration lawyer

With over 15 years of experience, I provide strategic legal consulting and tax planning to both individuals and businesses, helping clients successfully navigate complex cross-border legal matters. Since 2017, I have been serving international private and corporate clients, offering practical expertise in international structuring and compliance. As a Legal & Tax Consultant, I develop comprehensive solutions for optimal asset ownership structures, facilitate international transactions (M&A), and advise on tax residency and compliance across jurisdictions such as Spain, Cyprus, UAE, USA, and Russia.

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International Legal Services
Private Legal Services for Individuals / UBO

I provide tailored legal advice to individuals and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) on matters such as asset protection, tax residency, family law, and international mobility. My services include drafting agreements, representation in disputes, and legal structuring of personal assets to ensure compliance and risk minimization.

Legal Services for Startups

I assist startups with company formation, shareholder agreements, intellectual property protection, and compliance with local and international regulations. I also provide support with investment documentation, due diligence, and cross-border contractual arrangements to help young businesses grow securely and sustainably.

Legal Services for Companies

I advise corporations on corporate governance, contract law, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion. My services include compliance audits, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, negotiation support, and legal risk management, enabling businesses to operate effectively across jurisdictions.

Tax planning & Personal Tax Advisory
Personal Tax Advisory

I provide legal and tax advice to individuals on personal taxation, general consultations, structuring of assets, and compliance with Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) rules. My services help optimize tax burden and ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations.

Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance
I advise companies on corporate taxation, VAT, transfer pricing, and provide legal support in tax disputes with authorities. Services include preparation of legal opinions, tax risk assessment, support during audits, and negotiation with tax authorities.
International Tax Planning

I assist businesses and individuals with cross-border tax planning, double taxation treaty application, and structuring of international operations. My services help reduce tax risks, optimize global tax exposure, and ensure compliance with international reporting standards.

Engagement & Principles
I believe in building long-term partnerships with clients, founded on trust, transparency, and professionalism.

My approach is always client-centric: I take time to fully understand each client’s objectives and challenges, ensuring that every solution is practical, tailored, and strategically effective. Clear communication at every stage of our collaboration is a cornerstone of my work.

A key principle of my practice is responsibility. I do not provide services that lack practical effect or bring no tangible value to the client. Instead, I focus on delivering strategies and solutions that have measurable impact, supporting clients in achieving both immediate goals and long-term sustainability.

By combining legal precision with strategic insight, I create a collaborative process that empowers clients to make informed decisions with confidence. This approach ensures efficiency, integrity, and compliance, while safeguarding the client’s interests in an increasingly complex international environment.
Strategic Legal & Tax Solutions 2025
Over the past decade, I have successfully implemented numerous complex solutions in international law and taxation, developing tailored strategies for both private and corporate clients and delivering optimal results for each unique case.
Your Zero-Tax. U.S. Company with UAE Residency
This solution combines the advantages of incorporating a U.S. entity, widely recognized for its credibility and global banking access, with obtaining personal tax residency in UAE, where no personal income tax is levied. It offers entrepreneurs maximum operational flexibility and minimal tax exposure.








Spanish Non-Lucrative Residency with Cyprus Non-Dom regime
For private clients seeking European residence and tax optimization, the Spanish Residencia No Lucrativa provides long-term residency rights without business obligations, while the Cyprus Non-Dom regime grants extensive exemptions from dividend, interest, and capital gains taxation. This combination ensures lifestyle benefits and sustainable tax planning within the EU.







Cyprus Trust combined with Nominee Services
A Cypriot trust delivers strong asset protection, succession planning, and tax-efficient wealth management. When paired with nominee shareholder and director services, clients secure confidentiality, maintain compliance, and preserve personal privacy while ensuring smooth corporate governance and long-term family wealth protection.





Digital Nomad Residency in Montenegro
Montenegro offers an attractive Digital Nomad Visa with favorable tax treatment, where qualifying individuals may benefit from near-zero taxation on foreign-sourced income. This solution provides flexibility for location-independent professionals, combining residency in a European jurisdiction with a cost-effective and tax-efficient lifestyle.