Starting a business venture offshore brings incredible opportunities, as well as inevitable challenges. Among the challenges, choosing where to incorporate your company may be one of the most important strategic decisions you will have to make. So, which is the best jurisdiction for your business? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question as
Many private sector businesses are family-owned and managed by first generation founders. As these businesses mature and grow, there is an increasing need to protect not only the core business assets, but the family’s personal assets as well. “Succession planning and wealth distribution, in what can be a highly complex family structure, is incredibly important
Offshore banking often brings one of two things to mind: either a type of bank account used exclusively by the ultra-wealthy, or, the type of account used by those who have something to hide. The reality is, offshore bank accounts appeal to a broad client base. But what are the benefits associated with having an
When you think of an offshore bank account, what comes to mind are often images of globetrotting millionaires who deposit money with the specific intent to avoid tax. The reality is, this is not the case and is often an outdated view. Offshore bank accounts are far more likely to be opened by expats working
What is offshore banking? Offshore banks are simply banks that are in a different country from that in which you reside, and therefore may be subject to different banking laws. An offshore bank account is therefore a bank account opened by someone who is a non-resident of the country in which the bank account is
Establishing a company offshore has never been more popular, as many people look for ways to protect their assets in times of uncertainty. “There are numerous reasons to set up and use an offshore company, they can often provide you with access to better infrastructure and legal frameworks. However, one of the primary reasons we
The Wealth Tax Commission has released a report recommending a one-off wealth tax in the UK to raise revenue and repair public finances in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-off wealth tax on millionaire households is estimated to raise up to £260bn over five years, if the threshold was set at £1m per household
There’s a burst of excitement that every entrepreneur knows. That moment when you are struck with an idea for a new business. It’s a moment of both fear and excitement. Could it work? Has it been done? How big is the market? Is there a sustainable competitive advantage? Once you’ve done your research and reality
Home to many financial institutions, Hong Kong has long been recognised as a prime location for financial services. But amid the anti-government protests in 2019, there has been concern regarding the growth of the city’s economy, slumping Hong Kong into a long recession. While optimists believe the turbulence will subside and banks will recover, others
The economic substance legislation came into effect in January 2019 in the Crown Dependencies and overseas territories. It is designed to protect the reputation of offshore jurisdictions. It does this by ensuring that income streams from certain activities are based on actual local activity in order to substantiate the use of low tax jurisdictions. The
