Jurisdictions

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Seychelles is one of the fastest growing offshore financial jurisdictions in the world. Located in the Indian Ocean it has established itself as one of the most reputable offshore jurisdiction, offering international business investors a range of modern offshore products that meet their sophisticated needs. The regulatory and legislative environments have been carefully structured, in a public/private business environment, to adhere to international obligations.

The existence of state-of-the-art telecommunications networks, a well established banking sector, the extensive facilities available at its harbor, Port Victoria, a well-developed infrastructure with attractive investment incentives and professional management services, are testimony to the achievement that Seychelles International Business Authority (SIBA) has to date attracted more than 50,000 offshore companies to its Registrar.

The economy of Anguilla is expanding rapidly, especially the tourism and financial sectors which are driving major new developments in partnerships with multi-national companies. Many insurance and financial businesses are headquartered in Anguilla. The boom, which started in 2005-2006, has been accelerating through 2007 and today the Anguilla jurisdiction is second to none when it comes to on-line transactions.

Anguilla offshore companies operate under The Anguilla International Business Companies Ordinance 1994. Many benefits associated with this location include no direct taxation on either individuals or corporations, whether it is on income, capital gains, estates or profits. An IBC may maintain bank accounts, retain professional advisors carrying on business within Anguilla, maintain corporate records, hold meetings and lease office space. Anguilla is well positioned as a major player in the international arena.

Hong Kong has constituted itself as a major international trade and financial center with sound economic fundamentals and is the world's fifth largest banking center with a per capita gross domestic product which exceeds that of the United Kingdom. Low taxation, free and fair market competition, highly efficient transport and communication facilities and a skilled workforce form the basis of the country's economic growth and stability. The laws regulating the Hong Kong limited liability company are based on the British model, and the taxation system is based on source and not residence, which allows for flexible and tax-efficient structures to conduct international business from the jurisdiction.