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We can provide incorporation services in many and have information sheets readily available not only on the more popular offshore jurisdictions but also on some of the more complex and less known jurisdictions. We have made every effort to ensure that the details contained herein are up to date and correct but it does not constitute legal or professional advice and we do not accept any responsibility, legal or otherwise for any errors or omissions.
ANGUILLA - Offshore InformationCaribbean offshore jurisdiction providing the International Business Company (IBC). Legislation is similar to the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> BAHAMAS - Offshore JurisdictionsWell established financial centre with highly flexible legislation. The Bahamas IBC can be used as a holding company or an investment company. The Bahamas has a well developed banking sector. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> BELIZE - Offshore AdviceHighly flexible legislation with quick and efficient service. English speaking with competitive costs. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS - Offshore Companies Set-UpA BVI company provides a cost effective, flexible alternative. This type of company can be used as a holding company or an investment company holding a bank account. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> CAYMAN ISLANDS - Offshore JurisdictionsWell-established Caribbean jurisdiction with sophisticated legal and banking infrastructure. Can be expensive for non-trading companies. Very strict bank secrecy laws. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> CYPRUS - Company Formation OffshoreDue to the numerous double taxation treaties and as an EU member state Cyprus may be a suitable choice for trading companies. Particularly beneficial for trade with certain Eastern European countries and Russia. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> DELAWARE - Offshore AdviceNot usually recognised as a tax free status jurisdiction but a reputable US jurisdiction. GIBRALTAR - Offshore Company Formation and AdviceA Gibraltar company is useful where profits arise from a non Gibraltar source and the company is owned by a Gibraltar non-resident as the ‘foreign’ income in not taxed in Gibraltar. Gibraltar has an excellent reputation, is a cost effective bilingual (English and Spanish) jurisdiction within the EU but with special status. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> GIBRALTAR TRUST - Advice and Set-Up InformationGibraltar is also an excellent jurisdiction for trusts. After more than 300 years of British rule it can truly be said to be an anglicised trust jurisdiction with both lawyers and judges being well versed in trust law. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> GUERNSEY- Offshore JurisdictionsGuernsey is somewhat overshadowed by its neighbour Jersey. Guernsey provides a base for many of the world's respected financial institutions. A Guernsey company can be used for all types of purposes including investment and holding. Disclosure of the beneficial owners is required to the Guernsey authorities. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> ISLE OF MAN (IOM) - Offshore Company AdviceFor trading companies, a popular choice with good infrastructure and respectability. There is no corporation tax in the IOM. An Isle of Man company can register for VAT. There is no requirement to disclose the name of the beneficial owner to the Isle of Man authorities. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> JERSEY - Offshore AdviceA highly respected offshore jurisdiction suitable for all types of companies such as high profile trading companies or investment companies. Can be expensive. Disclosure of the beneficial owner to the Jersey authorities is required. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> LABUAN - Offshore JurisdictionsLabuan is a region in Malaysia which has special tax status. It is a suitable credible location in Asia with less Bureaucracy than Hong Kong. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> LIECHTENSTEIN - Company Set-UpA highly respected jurisdiction, normally used for holding purposes, a company limited by shares is the most popular. Can be inflexible and expensive. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> LUXEMBOURG - Holding Company Set Up AdviceA highly respected offshore jurisdiction with full European Union Membership. Usually used for holding companies wishing to make use of absence of withholding taxes. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> MALTA - EU Jurisdictions OffshoreMalta became a member of the EU on 1st May 2004 and is therefore an attractive jurisdiction with low taxation. Malta can also give access to a number of double taxation treaties including those with Spain and Portugal. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> MARSHALL ISLANDS - Company Formation AdviceA Marshall Island company provides a very cost-effective, flexible alternative. This type of company can be used as a holding company or an investment company but is not particularly recommended for high profile trading companies. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> MAURITIUS - AdviceIdeal jurisdiction for trading in the Far East, Africa and India. Has preferential double taxation treaty agreement with India. There are two types of companies available, those paying a low level of tax but which can take advantage of the double taxation treaties and the offshore company which cannot. A company may register a name using Chinese symbols. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> NEVIS - Information on Company Set UpThis type of offshore company can be used as a holding company or an investment company but is not particularly recommended for trading companies. Closely follows Delaware law and useful to those familiar with this legislation. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> NEW YORK LLC - Offshore Jurisdictions AdviceNew York is the centre of commerce and New York city together with London is the most important financial centre in the world. It is therefore a prestigious location with good image. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> NEW ZEALAND - Investment Holding Set Up AdviceEnglish speaking common law jurisdiction with well developed professional infrastructure. A New Zealand company when acting as nominee and bare trustee with no New Zealand source income it is not chargeable to tax in New Zealand. Therefore effective as a property or investment holding company. Not suitable for trading activities. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> OKLAHOMA - Advice on Offshore Company RegistrationUS jurisdiction with an efficient and quick companies registry. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> PANAMA - Offshore AdviceWell established finance centre with US$ denominated currency. Provides many flexible offshore vehicles together with the Panama foundation. Efficient and cost effective. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> SEYCHELLES - Information on Offshore FormationsOne of the more recent jurisdictions to enact offshore legislation. The legislation is modelled on that used in the Bahamas. Annual government franchise tax is fixed for the life of the company at the amount payable at the date of incorporation. Therefore no increase for existing companies should the government increase fees for new incorporations. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> SINGAPORE - Tax Advice OffshoreAs long as no revenue arises from within Singapore or is remitted to the republic, a company can avoid taxation in Singapore. This is a well regulated jurisdiction and therefore running costs are higher than a traditional offshore jurisdiction. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS - Holding Company Set Up AdviceOne of the first Caribbean jurisdictions to offer offshore companies. No longer as popular due to the lack of marketing, but suitable for a holding company or an investment company. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> UNITED KINGDOM - UK Tax Exemption AdviceA popular jurisdiction due to its Common Law base and relative cheapness compared to other European trading nations. A UK company where trading outside the UK can be sheltered from UK taxation when acting in an agency or broker capacity. The UK also provides the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and whilst having corporate characteristics and legal capacity in its own right, trading income is taxed like a partnership. Therefore if owned by non-UK tax payers and has no UK source income it is not chargeable to tax in the UK. The LLP is therefore suitable for trading operations outside the UK. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> VANUATU - Offshore AdviceSmall offshore territory near Australia. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> WYOMING OFFSHORE INFORMATIONNot usually recognised as a no tax jurisdiction. It is ideal for holding companies or trading companies. The most common type of company is the LLC (Limited Liability Company) since this can be structured to avoid charge to US taxation. Click Here to Access the Download Centre >> |
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