Category Archives: offshore business formation
Offshore Business Formation in Panama
The Republic of Panama is on the isthmus that connects North America to South America and is the southernmost country in Central America. The Panama Canal, completed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1914, is a waterway … Continue reading
Who Needs an Offshore Business?
Perhaps you’ve heard of offshore business formation, but are not certain if it is for you. Some individuals benefit from utilizing offshore companies, while others do not need them. You may not need an offshore company if your only intention … Continue reading
Offshore Business Formation in Guernsey
The offshore business jurisdiction of Guernsey is the second largest island of the British Channel Islands. Citizens speak both English and French, although the former is the official language. This small island, whose capital is St. Peter Port, is an … Continue reading
How to Incorporate an Offshore Business?
While obviously there are conditions that affect the time it takes to incorporate an offshore business, you can generally expect your new company to be formed within two to three weeks. The steps in creating your business involve first determining … Continue reading
What is International Business Company Act of 1990
International Business Companies, or IBCs, are private companies that are well-known for their advantages as a tax-haven. Of all of the vehicles available for offshore business formation, IBCs are the most popular choice of investors. They are formed in different … Continue reading
Offshore Business Formation Jurisdictions: British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands (or BVI) consists of four main islands – Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke – along with about fifty smaller islands located in the Caribbean Sea. The majority of the population of 22,000 people … Continue reading
Private Equity Company in The West Bank
Bashar Masri, a Palestinian-American investor with interests in offshore business formation, has launched the first private equity company in the West Bank. With closing capital of sixty million dollars, Siraj Palestine Fund I has had investors from Palestine as well … Continue reading
Preparing to Move Your Business Offshore
More and more companies are discovering the benefits of incorporating within an offshore financial center. The main benefit, of course, is the low taxes or, in some cases, complete lack of taxation. Some investors are won over by the confidentiality … Continue reading
Benefits of Structuring Offshore Business as a PLC
A PLC, or public liability company, is a company that offers shares to the public. It is a limited liability company operating in Commonwealth jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. PLCs should not be confused … Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Cyprus for your Offshore Business
The Republic of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and an attractive location for offshore business formation. It is a tourist destination with crystal blue waters and white sand beaches. But for the investor, it is ripe … Continue reading
