OFFSHORE
JURISDICTIONS
OffshoreSimple.com
offers a full range of offshore banking, incorporation services
and other offshore financial and asset
protection services for offshore
companies.
Our integrity has been proven through our
long years of quality personal service to our clients.
OffshoreSimple.com handle
offshore incorporations, as do many other firms, but we also give our
clients a few extras like personal service and timely answers
to their questions. We have many skilled staff in
offshore services using innovative ideas and solutions to meet
individual needs.
We even offer discounts to repeat clients, and resellers
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One of the best bullet proof OFFSHORE STRUCTURES available today.
WHY you
should incorporate offshore? .
If you're not familiar with
offshore terminology we suggest to read here about tax
havens,
(and find out why half of the world's financial transactions, by value,
go through offshore structures!!)
and check here Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions
you should ask first:
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Why do I need an offshore company,
what can I do with one ?
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OK, I need a company, what
level of services do I need ?
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I have a company, now I need
an
offshore bank account.
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I have an offshore company and
a bank account, now
I need a
merchant account,
(to
accept credit card payments from my customers)
One of the best offer for your
offshore company
Delaware (USA):
$599 first year/ $199 subsequent years,
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Here to
see Why Delaware ?
we offer complete packages! NO hidden
fees
(like others have to offer: $199 +,+,+ ...)
Our Favorite Jurisdictions:
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Featured Jurisdiction
Seychelles:
US$599
Annual Fees: $ 400
Save $$$ !!
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Panama Incorporation: US$
499
Complete package:
Why Panama ?
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Belize
First year Incorporation: US$899
Now only US$599
Annual Fees: $ 400 (after first year)
The incorporation package comes complete with:
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Nevis: $984
Annual Fees: $ 585
- Incorporation
- Registered Agent Fee
- Government Taxes
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British Virgin Islands: US$1499
The incorporation package
comes complete with:
- Incorporation Fee: $899
- Registered Office/Agent: $300 p.a.
- Government Licence: $300 p.a.
- Corporate Seal: $50 (optional)
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Nevada (USA): US$ 599
Annual Fees: $ 184
The incorporation
package comes complete with:
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Hong Kong: US$ 1500
Annual Fees: USD 630
Two packages
available... |
Cyprus
€1950 |
 = Our favorite
offshore
jurisdictions
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Q & A
Q: Which is the
Initial Capital required to start an
offshore company?
Answer: About
$999
(see the special package above).
You only need to have the money for the fees to incorporate the company and open
the bank account, as far as setting up the offshore structure is
concerned.
For most of the offshore jurisdiction, you do
NOT need to have
the money for the company initial capitalization and you are NOT required
to have or deposit this capital in a bank.
For BVI, Panama,... initial capitalization is $50.000 for example, but
you do not need to have that money. This is only to prepare the incorporation documents and
issue the share certificates.
Q:
Where can we open a bank
account for the Offshore Company?
A:
Anywhere in the world
!!, not only in the country where it is incorporated.
With the documents we
provide, you can open the bank account in any bank, anywhere in the world. |
Short Jurisdiction
Descriptions
Caribbean offshore
jurisdiction providing the International Business Company (IBC).
Legislation is similar to the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands.
Highly flexible
legislation with quick and efficient service. English speaking with
competitive costs.
Expensive jurisdiction
but with excellent reputation. Popular for
Insurance companies
and
Shipping companies.
A BVI company provides a
very cost effective offshore vehicle. This type of company can be used as
a holding company or an investment company holding a bank account, it is
recommended for high profile
trading
companies.
CAYMAN ISLANDS OFFSHORE
INFORMATION
Well-established
Caribbean jurisdiction with sophisticated legal and banking
infrastructure. Can be expensive for non-trading companies. Very strict
bank secrecy laws.
Due to the numerous
double taxation treaties, Cyprus makes a cost effective choice for trading
companies. Particularly beneficial for trade with certain Eastern European
countries and Russia.
Best jurisdiction,
because it is not usually recognized as a tax haven jurisdiction but a
reputable US jurisdiction.
The Gibraltar tax exempt
limited company is usually used and is useful where profits are made, e.g.
if the offshore company is to be used to invest in shares or place monies
on deposit in a bank or used for a trading activity, the company pays a
fixed
annual tax to the Government of Gibraltar and is exempt from any
further taxes in Gibraltar. Excellent reputation, cost effective and
bilingual (speaking English and Spanish). EU territory with special
status.
Guernsey is somewhat overshadowed by its
neighbor
Jersey. Guernsey provides a base for many of the world's respected
financial institutions. This type of offshore company can be used for all
types of purposes including investment and holding. Disclosure of the
beneficial owners is required to the Guernsey authorities.
HONG KONG OFFSHORE
INFORMATION
As long as no revenue
arises from within the special administration region a company can avoid
all taxation, although there is a requirement to file annual audited
accounts with the Hong Kong tax authority.
Expensive and
bureaucratic offshore jurisdiction. However in some circumstances an
'offshore' Hungarian company can take advantage of its double taxation
treaty network.
ISLE OF MAN OFFSHORE INFORMATION
For trading companies, a
popular choice with good infrastructure and respectability. The exempt
company being the most popular. It is exempt from taxes 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.
A 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.
No longer favored due to
difficulties with the Companies Registry and inefficient Government.
A highly respected
jurisdiction, normally used for holding purposes, a company limited by
shares is the most popular. Can be inflexible and expensive.
A highly respected
offshore jurisdiction with full European Union Membership. Usually used
for holding companies wishing to make use of absence of withholding taxes.
Ideal for trading
companies wishing to set up a physical presence to trade into Europe using
the Free Trade Zone or to make use of Madeira's many double tax treaties.
Special tax status has been granted to Madeira by the EU.
Not a new jurisdiction
for offshore companies, but a change in the law has now made this an
attractive place due to low income tax.
MARSHALL ISLANDS OFFSHORE INFORMATION
For companies not
requiring such a high profile a 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 seeking new clients due to
the lack of public registers.
MAURITIUS OFFSHORE INFORMATION
Ideal offshore
jurisdiction for trading in the far east, can be expensive for non-trading
entities but well respected. Has preferential double taxation treaty
agreement with India. There are two types of offshore companies available,
those paying a low level of tax but which can take advantage of the double
taxation treaties and the offshore company. A company may register a name
using Chinese symbols.
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES OFFSHORE INFORMATION
Traditionally used in
conjunction with The Netherlands for tax efficient routing of dividends
from highly taxed countries to an offshore jurisdiction.
This type of offshore
company can be used as a holding company or an investment company but is
not particularly recommended for trading companies where new clients are
sought, due to the lack of public registers. Closely follows Delaware law
and useful to those familiar with this legislation.
Small jurisdiction in the
Pacific Ocean. Little regulation or disclosure requirements.
Well established finance
centre with US$ denominated currency. Provides many flexible offshore
vehicles together with the Panama foundation. Efficient and cost
effective.
A flexible legislation as
with other IBC jurisdictions such as the BVI and the Bahamas. Full
anonymity is guaranteed by law.
One of the more recent
jurisdictions to enact offshore legislation. The legislation is modeled
on that used in the Bahamas.
As 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 high.
There are two main types
of companies, the company limited by shares - AG/SA - requires the minimum
amount of CHF 100,000 of which 20% of the registered share capital but at
least CHF 50,000 must be paid up before incorporation. The partnership
limited by quota-parts - GmbH/Sarl - is an association whose capital of at
least CHF 20,000 of which at least 50% must be paid before incorporation
is divided into quota-parts where quota holders state how much of a share
they take in the company.
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OFFSHORE INFORMATION
One 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.
UNITED KINGDOM OFFSHORE INFORMATION
A 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 has now introduced 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 source income it falls outside charge to UK
tax.
Small offshore territory
near Australia. Popular for private banks and offshore car registration.
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.
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