A holding company is a valuable instrument that can be applied in different situations, and rich people often create this business structure to take advantage of its benefits. First of all, a holding company can be used to protect assets, and this is essential if you have wealth. The structure will also help you reduce the tax burden and safely invest in startups (you will not be liable with all your assets in this case, just with the amount invested). You can optimize your expenses, divide your inheritance between family members, and even become exempt from US property tax – read on to find out.