FAQs

Who are Charles Marcus?
We have had family connections between the UK and Australia for over a century and cultural connections even further back. This accounts for the large proportion of Australians and New Zealanders in the team. We arranged their visas and sponsored some of them.
Who is CMHQ?
The same people in CMHQ have been working around the world for several years. Our profiles tell our individual stories. 
What is in a name?
Charles Marcus is a brand name chosen to inspire confidence in those people associated with it. Charles and Marcus have been the names of influential leaders over centuries. They are also recognisable in most European languages as the names of men and women we all know.
And the logo?
The ribbon is what links us all for mutual support of our shared principles. In times of change we need to focus on our common factors for strength against those who would exploit us. The colour of the ribbon is usually called Burgundy in English. It is the colour of the wine which refreshes our spirits and encourages our social life (when enjoyed in moderation) while we celebrate our achievements.
Why Switzerland?
Switzerland is a neutral country. Independent by long tradition, it has the reputation for financial profitability, banking security, legal stability, tax compliance, skiing, lakes and mountains. All the attributes to make it an attractive base for a multi-national network. Clients can be based in any country. They engage in a contract with a selected company in the network.
What is the network?
Charles Marcus Consulting Ltd has been the most popular since 1984 in order that UK law can apply.

Charles Marcus Australia Pty Ltd is preferred by Australian and New Zealand clients. The Sydney office has been in regular use since 1999.

Charles Marcus Netherlands BV is available to make VAT regulations easier for European Union clients. There has been an office facility in Amsterdam since 2005.

Charles Marcus Sarl was incorporated for Swiss clients in 2010 with an office in Geneva. The Swiss IP company had been in Fribourg since 1999 until the recent move to Gstaad.
Where do they work?
This varies with international travel restrictions. Recent survey was:

65% UK
25%
Australia
8% Europe
2% Rest of World
Where have they worked?
EMEA - Abu Dhabi; Dubai, UAE; Algeria; Angola; Bahrain; Belgium; Congo; Croatia; Czech Republic; Denmark; Dubai; Egypt; France; Finland; Germany; Hungary; Iceland; India; Ireland; Italy; Jersey; Kazakhstan; Kuwait; Latvia; Luxembourg; Monaco; Morocco; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; South Africa; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Tunisia; United Kingdom.

ASIA-PACIFIC - Australia; Hong Kong; Malaysia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; People’s Republic of China; Singapore, Thailand.

AMERICAS - Antigua & Barbuda; Bahamas; Canada; Mexico; United States of America.
Charles Marcus Ltd has been providing tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs since 1985.  Advice is available on all aspects relevant to taxation in UK.