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I might be able to assist Lastman...Are there any objections to him contacting me directly Admin? If this post is considered offensive, I apologize and would ask that it be removed. Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

Hi Manager, My first suggestion would be to have a confidential discussion with a tax advisor in your own country! Secondly, consider the following two questions: 1) Does your offshore business conduct business onshore? 2) Have you clearly defined your relationship with the offshore...

I should clarify that I was referring to BVI, Belize, St. Kitts and Nevis regarding my comments about officers of the company and the UBO not being kept in the public domain even if a company is struck-off. Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

@ Goog: Nothing good can come from such an arrangement. Whatever you're planning is not going to work. My background is anti-money laundering and financial compliance and such an arrangement will fail. It is a certaintly. There are legitimate ways to accom***h high levels of secrecy within the...

What I am saying is that a TIEA is an instrument used to facilitate the exchange of information between Governments for a specific tax offence. In addition, because the officers of the company (and the UBO) are not kept in the public domain (even if a company is struck-off), unless you are...

Thanks for the compliment goog. Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

Short Answer, Yes. You can incorporate a business in any offshore jurisdiction and that company can own an account anywhere in the world. You can also apply for a merchant account to accept credit card payments also and these accounts would be in the name of the business. I assume that your need...

Folks, this sounds like it is bordering on fraud rather than pushing the boundaries of legitimate business practice. Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

You are most welcome tiea-hunter! Now to answer your next questions. 1. Money laundering requests would normally be handled by a local regulatory authority, specifically a special branch commonly referred to as a financial investigation agency/unit [FIA/ FIU]. Information regarding money...

Just so we are clear? Are you speaking about a Power of Attorney? Allowing someone to open and operate the bank account (as per the written instructions)? You guys make me laugh... Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

Just to clarify a few misconceptions/ notions. 1) A TIEA does not give an enquiring country the right to create a phishing expedition. There must be a legitimate tax query and it takes a lot of specific evidence to support a tax query. 2) In the countries listed by tax-haven, governments/...

Many thanks for your post tax-haven! I must research what limitations exist in EU regulations for businesses operating in that region. I definitely see a common theme for Cyprus being a preferred offshore jurisdiction for e-commerce offshore business models. Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore...

Message received loud and clear! Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

A trust is normally used as a shareholder of a company. A foundation can be a director/ shareholder of a company (I speak under correction). Toggle signature Caribbean Offshore Agents Inc. - Offshore Specialists

There is absolutely no such thing as an anonymous incorporation. By law, all service providers will hold information on the beneficial owner of a company and a regulator can request that information at such time. So even if you utilize the nominee services, you will still be recorded as the...

Hi there, Each jurisdiction will offer individual pros and cons. Your choice should depend on which jurisdiction best matches your needs. Consider as well utilizing nominee services to reinforce your confidentiality. You should also employ tactics such as having your company in one...

I actually have a valid reason for asking why a Cyprus company. Every jurisdiction has key benefits and I want to learn about Cyprus as well. This forum is great for sharing ideas and learning and you can never know to much in this business. I am also looking for another offshore jurisdiction...

I'm pretty sure this information is posted on the regulator's website for each respective jurisdiction. I am certainly not advising you not to engage in nominee services, but I would certainly need to hear more specifics on your needs. In addition, while working as a compliance manager I was...

1. It does not matter where you are situated. Anyone can own an offshore company and from personal experience, I can assure you that UK citizens own a substantial number of offshore companies. (I'm an ex senior compliance person from a Caribbean offshore jurisdiction) 2. I'm not familiar with...

I recommend that you find a service provider that can give you sound planning advice for caribbean offshore jurisdictions. Perhaps you can try googling offshore agents in the caribbean and go from there. Have you gotten tax advice from a certified US tax advisor? Toggle signature Caribbean...