About
Alexander Kovtonyuk is the Founder and Lead Author of Wealth Atlas. A lawyer by education with a strong analytical background, he has spent more than 17 years working at the intersection of international advisory, private clients and professional services.
He previously founded Intax Connect, an international professional platform that organised around 50 events across 10 countries, bringing together more than 10,000 professionals and private clients from over 60 countries. This experience helped Alexander build an extensive global network across international taxation, corporate structuring, wealth planning, asset protection, banking, investment and cross-border advisory.
“Every Wealth Atlas report combines independent analysis with the expertise of specialists who work in each jurisdiction every day.”
— Alexander Kovtonyuk · Founder & Lead Author, Wealth Atlas
At Wealth Atlas, Alexander leads the research agenda and authors its reports, combining independent analysis with the expertise of specialists across jurisdictions. He also works directly with private clients, helping them navigate complex cross-border decisions, identify the right advisers and solutions, and connect with trusted professionals from his international network.
Areas of Expertise
01
Research & Editorial Leadership
Sets the Wealth Atlas research agenda, selects topics and jurisdictions, and authors every report together with partner experts on the ground.
02
Cross-Border Decision Support
Helps private clients frame complex international decisions: where to hold assets, how to structure a business, and which jurisdictions fit their goals.
03
Adviser Selection & Introductions
Identifies the right specialists for each case and connects clients with trusted lawyers, tax advisers, banks and fiduciaries from his network.
04
International Taxation & Structuring
A working command of tax residency, holding structures and cross-border corporate planning, grounded in a legal education and 17+ years in the field.
05
Wealth Planning & Asset Protection
Trusts, foundations, private investment funds and succession tools for entrepreneurs and international families with assets in several countries.
06
Banking & Investment Access
Guides clients through private banking, account opening and investment platforms in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Singapore, the UAE and beyond.
Background
Foundation
Law & Analysis
Legal education
Trained as a lawyer with a strong analytical background, the base for 17+ years across international advisory, private clients and professional services.
Previously
Intax Connect
Founder
An international professional platform for advisers and private clients in taxation, structuring, wealth planning and banking.
10
host countries
60+
countries
~50
events
10,000+
participants
Now
Wealth Atlas
Founder & Lead Author
Leads the research agenda, authors every report with specialists across jurisdictions, and works directly with private clients on cross-border decisions.
Featured Report
Lead Author
Asset Protection · 2026 Edition
Designing Resilient Structures for Global Capital
46 pages
·
With contributing experts
Lead Author
Jurisdictional Strategy · 2026 Edition
Two Jurisdictions, Two Logics — Choosing the Right Structure
29 pages
·
In partnership with Katsevman Consulting
Lead Author
Asset Protection · September 2026
Swiss Trust and Private Wealth Structures
Privacy, Succession and Multi-Jurisdictional Planning
With contributing experts
All Wealth Atlas reports
Contact
Get in touch with Alexander Kovtonyuk
Write about a cross-border decision you are facing, an introduction to the right adviser, or taking part in a Wealth Atlas report as an expert.
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