How far advice can go before it becomes a licensed activity
How wide is the safe advisory perimeter in each jurisdiction?
| Jurisdiction | Model a perimeter | Reg model |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | medium — do not complete appointment formalities | 1 |
| Ireland | narrow — do not arrange appointments | 3 |
| Cyprus | medium — absolute prohibition on directing the board | 4 |
| Malta | broad — sourcing and appointment paperwork are outside the perimeter | 2 |
| Luxembourg | narrow — two separate bases: domiciliation and company management | 3 |
| Netherlands | minimal — never act as the point of assembly | special |
| Singapore | narrow — engage only after appointment | 3 |
| Hong Kong | narrow — do not arrange appointments | 3 |
| Abu Dhabi Global Market | broad outside the ADGM perimeter | 4 |
| British Virgin Islands | narrow — work through the client registered agent | 3 |
| Cayman Islands | narrow | 3 |
30 further jurisdictions are in scope but not yet verified against a primary source. They are listed without factual detail rather than shown with unverified content.
Sources
A means a primary text or a regulator statement. B means a consistent professional source, or a conclusion drawn from the absence of a provision.