Sep 09

Seychelles offshore centre has grown to be a major destination for investor wishing to set up an offshore trust.

This are the feature & benefits of a Seychelles offshore trust as provided by Seychelles financial regulator.

  • One-off registration fee
  • The transfer or disposition by a person creating an international trust cannot be invalidated by any foreign rule of forced heirship.
  • No restrictions on the accumulation of income
  • Settlors or trustees themselves can be named as beneficiaries under the trust
  • Sthe law governing an international trust is the law chosen by the settlor to be the proper law
  • No requirement to mention the names of the settlor and beneficiary, unless the latter is a Seychellois
  • An international trust is valid and enforceable in Seychelles
  • Disclosure of information or documents relating to an international trust can only be effected in extenuating circumstances involving criminal activity

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Aug 05

Currency diversification is spreading your investment across different global currencies such as sterling pound, yen and the Euro.

Reason for currency diversification

For decades, the U.S. dollar has been losing value in relation to stronger currencies. For instance, in 1970, a U.S. dollar would purchase approximately 4.5 Swiss francs. In September 2003, the dollar purchased only 1.4 Swiss francs. While U.S. investors can purchase foreign currencies through a few U.S. banks, offshore banks generally offer higher yields, lower fees and lower minimums.

An investor can deposit and invest his/her money in an offshore bank that offers a higher interest rate than offered in the US.

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Jul 25

Offshore asset protection is a necessity for financial planning.

Offshore asset protection will provide you privacy. Your rights to privacy are all gone in several nations. Asset Protection secure an investor against future predatory litigation. (Based on latest findings, If you earn $50,000 a year or more, you will be sued an average of seven times in your life and this number is growing.

Offshore asset protection is utilised by debtors running away from creditors, Spouse hiding assets from partners during separation and divorce and any one who feels he may be sued by predatory litigants.

Offshore Asset Protection Strategy

The common asset protection strategy is the formation of a offshore trust. The trust can be set up by a lawyer with a good knowledge of trust formation.

Another offshore protection strategy is formation of a international business corporation (IBC). An IBC can hold assets in a safe, secure financial center. At the same time, an IBC also allows the owner to retain 100% control of assets. An IBC’s assets are extremely private.

Anyone considering offshore asset protection needs to talk to his lawyer, financail advisor in choosing the appropriate strategy.

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Jul 24

Investor going offshore should consider the following Important factors that will guarantee a safe offshore centre. A desirable offshore centreĀ  should : -

  1. Have a history of rule of law
  2. Politically neutral,
  3. Follow a policy of free trade,
  4. Not interfere with the commercial activities of corporations established there,
  5. Provide reasonable assurances of personal and corporate privacy.
  6. Converse in English Language,
  7. High quality of telecommunications,
  8. Availability of professional infrastructure,

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Jul 23

Offshore banking provides an investor an opportunity to reduce his tax liabilities in his home country.

Offshore banking could have tax benefits, as interest earned on offshore account could be paid without tax being deducted. And if you were to transfer your current savings and investments offshore, you may also be in a position to further reduce your capital gains tax liability in the USA.

Companies set up subsidiaries in offshore centres such as cayman islands and benefit from low to no tax jurisdiction. If the same subsidiary was set up in say london it would be liable to british taxation.

Its not just companies that can set up offshore companies even individual can set up corporation to manage their global income sources.

If you think you pay alot in taxes you might seriously consider banking your money with an offshore bank. Talk with your personal financail advisor.

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Jul 13

With so many offshore centres around the world. The potential investor is adviced to consider the following factors in choosing the best location to set up an offshore trust or offshore corporation.

  1. Healthy economic environment,
  2. Stable political and social system,
  3. Favorable trust protection and tax laws,
  4. Compatible verbal communication,
  5. Quality professional services,
  6. Modern telecommunications,
  7. Procedural and legal advantages, and
  8. Most importantly a tried but proven track record.

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Jun 25

Bear markets provides investors with opportunities to make money by shorting shares, commodities whatever your investment.

In a bull market an investor buys share hoping to sell in the future at a higher price in the same way an investor who understands shorting a market sells borrowed shares hope they fall in price when the do he buys back the share and makes a profit from the difference.SO

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