What GSL Law and Consulting does

GSL Law and Consulting is an international professional services firm headquartered in Moscow that provides legal, tax, audit, and business consulting services to corporations, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals operating across multiple jurisdictions. Founded in 1999, the firm has built a 13-country office network spanning Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, alongside service coverage in more than 100 jurisdictions and relationships with over 350 banks and payment systems. Its core offerings include international corporate law (foreign company registration, trusts, foundations, redomiciliation), international taxation and audit, Russian legal services, IT-company accreditation and IP registration, legal translation, and AML/KYC compliance support. The firm also operates an education and events program (1,000+ seminars, webinars, and international conferences, plus 11 published books) that doubles as a demand-generation engine.

The business model is classic B2B professional services: GSL bills clients on hourly rates for consulting, fixed project fees for company formation, redomiciliation, and IP registration (e.g., 6,000 RUB for standard employment contracts, $2,750 USD for UAE software IP registration, $9,845 USD for Seychelles-to-UAE redomiciliation), and recurring annual fees for ongoing administration and compliance. It reaches clients through its own offices (no intermediaries), a content-heavy multilingual website, direct messaging channels (Telegram, WhatsApp), and sustained media presence in RBC and Kommersant. The firm holds government-issued trust and fiduciary licenses in 7 jurisdictions and is ranked #1 in the offshore lawyers and tax practitioners rating, supporting a brand-driven, sales-led go-to-market targeting cross-border structuring, asset protection, and compliance needs.

Name

GSL Law and Consulting

Legal name

GSL Law & Consulting Ltd.

Website

https://gsl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GSL Law and Consulting is a Moscow-based international professional services firm offering legal, tax, audit, and consulting services across 13 offices and 100+ jurisdictions, serving corporations, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals with cross-border structuring and asset protection needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Legal and Tax Consulting Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

Keywords

• International tax planning
• Corporate law services
• Foreign company registration
• Audit compliance services
• Asset protection trusts

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services (Legal, Tax, Audit): GSL generates revenue by providing professional consulting services in the areas of international corporate law, tax optimization, audit, compliance, and legal support. Revenue is derived from service fees, typically billed on an hourly basis or at fixed project rates.
2. Company Registration and Corporate Services: GSL earns fees for registering foreign companies, opening bank accounts, establishing trusts and foundations, and providing ongoing corporate administration across 100+ jurisdictions.
3. Educational Services (Seminars, Webinars, Conferences): GSL organizes international conferences, daily seminars, master classes, webinars, and educational video courses on tax and corporate law topics.
4. Legal Translation and Document Services: GSL operates a legal translation bureau providing translation, notarization, apostille, and document certification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GSL Law and Consulting is an international consulting group providing legal, tax, audit, and corporate services for businesses and high-net-worth individuals across 100+ jurisdictions. Its core offerings include foreign company registration, trust and foundation establishment, international tax planning and CFC compliance, foreign audit, bank account opening assistance, and corporate law advisory. The firm operates 13 offices worldwide and holds government trust/fiduciary licenses in 7 jurisdictions.

Product overview

GSL Law and Consulting is an international law and consulting firm providing comprehensive services in international taxation, corporate law, audit, and consulting across Europe, Americas, Asia, and Russia. The portfolio consists of core legal service divisions (International Corporate Law, International Taxation and Audit, Legal Services in Russia, Legal Translation Bureau) supported by specialized modules (IT Company Accreditation, IT/E-Commerce Legal Support, Labor Law, Compliance/AML Services) and specialized offerings (intellectual property registration, charitable foundation registration, company redomiciliation). The firm also operates a conference and education division. The company is organized as a group of companies with offices in 13 countries and does not operate as a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Corporate Law Services Foreign company registration in 100+ jurisdictions, corporate law advisory, controlled foreign companies (CFC) compliance, opening accounts in foreign banks and payment systems, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder agreements for international corporations and entrepreneurs.
• International Taxation and Audit Accounting support for foreign businesses, financial statement preparation, audit of foreign companies across 80+ countries, management reporting, VAT registration and reporting, international tax agreement consultations, and participation in foreign tax audits.
• Legal Services in Russia Corporate and tax law in Russia, registration of legal entities, reorganization, liquidation, court representation, securities registration, real estate transaction support, labor law, HR audit, foreign organizations in Russia, and accreditation services.
• GSL Translations (Legal Translation Bureau) Translation of legal, economic, financial, banking, and tax documents, translation of foreign laws, corporate documents, financial statements, technical translation, notarized translation, apostille, and legalization services.
• Compliance Services and AML/KYC Monitoring Creation of compliance (KYC) departments from scratch, development of compliance manuals and AML/KYC operational manuals, compliance staff recruitment and testing, compliance outsourcing, provision of compliance officers, due diligence, risk assessment, and automated checks using WorldCheck and Google.
• International Conferences and Seminars Organization and holding of international conferences on taxation and corporate law, daily seminars and master classes, online broadcasts, webinars, transcripts and video recordings, and educational video courses.
• Relocation Services Second citizenship and residence permit services, relocation assistance, and foreign real estate services for individuals and families seeking international mobility.
• Foreign Audit Services Audit of foreign companies in multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Austria, BVI, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Singapore, Switzerland, UAE, USA, UK, and many other countries.
• IT Company Accreditation Legal support for obtaining government accreditation for IT companies in Russia, enabling reduced profit tax rates (5% federal + 0% regional), reduced insurance contributions, and simplified hiring of foreign IT specialists.
• Intellectual Property Rights Registration in UAE Registration of intellectual property rights on software in the UAE Ministry of Economy, including preparation and submission of applications, source code documentation, and certificate issuance. Pricing: 2,750 USD per IP object, plus 5% VAT.
• Private Foundation Registration in Seychelles Registration of private foundations in Seychelles under the Foundations Act 2009, serving as an effective tool for asset protection and estate planning. Pricing from 4,750 USD, including state duty, registration agent services, and registered address for the first year.
• Company Redomiciliation Services Redomiciliation of companies between jurisdictions with preservation of existing business relationships, including from Seychelles to UAE Ras Al Khaimah (from 9,845 USD) or Cyprus (from 13,200 EUR plus 19% VAT).
• Branch Registration of Foreign Companies in Egypt Registration of branches of foreign companies in Egypt for implementation of specific projects, including obtaining necessary permits and opening local bank accounts. Pricing from 5,850 USD with legal address from 790 USD/year and compliance fee from 385 USD.
• Charitable Foundation Registration Registration of charitable foundations in Russia, including preparation of founding documents, charter, and registration with the Ministry of Justice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of continuous operation with 14,000+ clients served and 20,000+ companies registered globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistra: Global corporate services and fund administration firm with expertise in company formation, trust, fiduciary, and tax services across 50+ jurisdictions. Comparable to GSL in cross-border structuring, compliance, and corporate administration.
• IQ-EQ: Global investor services firm providing corporate administration, fund administration, and fiduciary services across 30+ jurisdictions. Comparable to GSL in cross-border corporate services, compliance, and tax-related administration for HNW and institutional clients.
• TMF Group: Leading global provider of corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and HR administration services across 80+ jurisdictions. Highly comparable to GSL's international corporate registration, administration, and compliance offerings.
• Appleby: Offshore legal services firm with presence in Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man. Directly comparable to GSL in offshore company formation, corporate, and fiduciary services for HNW and corporate clients.
• Conyers: Bermuda, Cayman, and BVI-headquartered offshore law firm. Comparable to GSL in offshore corporate law, trust and foundation services, and cross-border transactional work.
• Intertrust (now CSC): Global corporate services, fund administration, and fiduciary services provider. Directly comparable to GSL in company registration, corporate administration, and compliance services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Walkers: Offshore law and fiduciary services firm with offices in Cayman, BVI, Ireland, and other jurisdictions. Comparable to GSL in offshore corporate structuring, fund formation, and fiduciary/trust services.
• Maples Group: Offshore legal and fiduciary services firm with deep presence in BVI, Cayman, Ireland, and Jersey. Comparable to GSL in offshore company formation, trust/foundation services, and international tax planning for HNW and corporate clients.
• Andersen: Global tax and legal services firm providing international tax planning, corporate structuring, and cross-border advisory. Directly comparable to GSL in serving HNW individuals and corporations with multi-jurisdictional tax and corporate services.
• Harneys (Harvey Nash / Walkers): Leading offshore law firm specializing in BVI, Cayman, Bermuda, and other offshore jurisdictions. Comparable to GSL in offshore corporate structuring, trust formation, and cross-border transactional legal work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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