The roots of the Uchi's The Institute of Advanced Studies (UTIAS) go back to 1980 when The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), was founded by Prof Barry Spitz, originally a British Virgin Islands Company, with its headquarters in Geneva.Uchi's The Institute of Advanced Studies originated from a joint venture between the Institute of Advanced Studies and the Founder of Uchi in 2002. Since then the founder of Uchi has been working with IAS to present and develop seminars throughout SADC.Uchi's The Institute of Advanced Studies have been offering executive short courses and seminars on International Taxation, International Estate Planning, Family Governance, and other Offshore related topics teaching many professionals, business executives, revenue and government officials.Uchi's founder has been advising clients in these fields for more than 24 years, in 80 jurisdictions, this experience and a passion of knowledge transfer, ongoing development, and training for every individual, family member and organization are summarized in our motto "Expreto Credite" - experience creates credibility.

As part of the Uchi Group of companies our full-time Lecturers, as well as visiting Lecturers, also consult daily on various matters pertaining to ultra-high net worth families, multinational companies and governments. We are therefore able to offer courses by leaders in their fields, with up to date practical, hands-on information, with a wealth of knowledge and experience. The Institute of Advanced Studies uses this expertise and knowledge to create seminar options for clients who seek turnkey solutions and outcomes. Additionally, we presents public seminars and Lectures on invitation.