Guide: Is It Legal to Have an Offshore Company
One of the questions I regularly receive… Is It Legal to Have an Offshore Company … and I can understand why. Let's dig in and discuss the reality of owning one of these mysterious entities.
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A Guide to Finding a Nominee Director in NZ
As many of you will be aware, the New Zealand Companies Act was amended in 2014 and this caused somewhere of a ruction given that a new requirement was introduced requiring a resident director. Subsequently, I have been receiving lots of emails querying how one goes
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Where is the Best Place to Set Up an Offshore Company
Choosing the country that you form your new offshore company in is probably one of the most important decisions you will make. It can impact both your business operations as well as the laws and tax treatment that you receive.
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Dubai: Offshore Companies and UAE Prices
The UAE is probably one of the most exciting options of 2024 and, as the country continues to mature as an offshore finance hub, could morph into being seen as the Switzerland of the Middle East. From Free Trade Zone companies (RAK) to UAE offshore entities,
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Which is Better a Trust or Foundation for Asset Protection
When discussions come up about asset protection, I’m inevitably asked Which is Better a Trust or Foundation for ongoing protection. The answer is that it depends on what you are looking to protect and what your level of legal risk is likely to be. Subsequently, read
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Offshore Trust Owning UK Property: Briefing for 2024
Offshore trusts were once the darlings of the UK jet-set as the jurisdictions, such as the Channel Islands, grew in stature for tax purposes. However, there have been some worrying signals from the powers that be regarding the use of offshore trusts.
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A Guide to Offshore Trust and International LLC ‘s
Asset protection has become such an important part of offshore structures in 2024. However, there is quite a bit of misconception that simply going offshore with a standard IBC is enough to protect your assets.
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Certificate of Incumbency Hong Kong: A guide
If you haven’t been involved in the world of offshore companies, then you may have never come across the term certificate of incumbency. The reality is it’s an essential document and, in this guide, I’ll explain what it is and how you go about getting a
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Understanding Nominee Shareholder Risks: A Guide
The use of nominee shareholders and directors has become relatively prevalent over the past decade as, those with wealth, seek to secure their privacy. In fact, obscuring ownership of assets is probably one of the best reasons to utilize a nominee structure as it reduces your
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Legalzoom vs Stripe Atlas: A Guide for 2024
Over the past 10-years, there has been a drive towards innovation in the company formations space. Entrepreneurial operations like Legalzoom and Stripe Atlas have taken the process of remote company formation and made it a ubiquitous product offering like ordering at McDonald’s.
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