International Offshore Business Fiduciary structures
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What offshore investment can offer?
There can be many reasons why people wish to set up an International Fiduciary Structure: asset protection of cash, real estate and retirement funds, for example, or simply taking advantage of reducing taxes which offshore IBC’s offer.
Respective tax laws around the world do not generally require corporations that are not involved directly in local markets (i.e. not having local physical offices) to pay capital gains tax. Using a foundation mechanism through either, Belize, Nevis, Costa Rica or Panama, whose laws do not require offshore companies to pay tax on income earned outside their respective habitats, gives full benefits to enterprises following this mode of setup.
Key points and guidelines at a glance
In order to give you a brief outline of some of the general queries we receive, we have compiled a short summary of pointers.
You do not hold shares of the IBC-You are not required to pay tax on earned capital if a foundation (in theory) owns the business rather than it being in your name.
Foundations versus Trusts-An International Private Interest Foundation relating to asset protection has proved a satisfactory replacement to that of a Trust, since new laws were passed to charge tax on assets on the latter.
No requirements for reporting assets in a Foundation and complete protection and confidentiality-You do not have to report assets in a foreign foundation and you can be fully assured that no information regarding a client is held in any public record.
A client maintains control over the assets in an IBC and is able to pass them on at expiry?-Foundations do not in theory have owners, only a Founder, councils and beneficiaries. Upon a client’s death they are transferred to the beneficiaries.
Retrieving money back to a domestic country without paying tax-there are several ways, but the main avenue for large amounts, is to take out funds in the form of loans from an IBC for a given period and then renegotiating the loan on maturity.
An IFS can help reduce domestic business income-There are several ways to do this. One option is that the IBC invoices the domestic business for services rendered. There are several other options available. If you are interested finding out more, we will be happy to provide the information or alternatively review re-invoicing services for more details.
Protecting real estate through an IFS-Title for property can held by a domestic corporation of a limited liability company and a mortgage on the property can then be placed on it by the IBC. Depending on each country, there are several creative tax plans possible.
The simplicity of setting up off-shore IFS -The first stage is to choose the name for the IBC and the Panamanian foundation. It is then a simple matter of completing the order form (Click here), submitting it to us together with a scanned/faxed copy of your passport and proof of address.
Whilst we have tried to cover most of the FAQs, being able to discuss with you the many benefits and options available on a one to one basis is by far the best option. We can tailor a package that suits your individual requirements and expectations and gives the maximum return on your investment.