Asset Protection

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Introduction – If you are reading this you are probably contemplating acquiring an offshore company as part of your asset protection or business model. What we will, attempt to do is touch on some of the important points to enable you to make an... See more

Introduction – If you are reading this you are probably contemplating acquiring an offshore company as part of your asset protection or business model. What we will, attempt to do is touch on some of the important points to enable you to make an informed decision as to which jurisdiction to use and what type of offshore company structure to acquire with the goals being asset protection, privacy, security and ease of operation. Jurisdiction – Of course while the country is most important when selecting a bank for your offshore structure, jurisdiction can still be an important factor for your offshore company. Different countries have different laws regarding companies, their formation and operation. We will discuss some of the things to be concerned with. Type of Offshore Company – The most secure and private type of company is the bearer share company. These are often referred to as Sociedad Anonima or S.A. being the short form. In a good jurisdiction the shares of the company can be... See less