Tag: offshore investment
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The Truth About Swiss Bank Accounts
It seems exotic and dangerous and exciting when we hear someone has a Swiss bank account. It’s for ultra-dangerous super spies or mega-rich Hollywood stars. Truthfully, there’s nothing illegal or particularly glamorous about having money in a Swiss bank. In fact, Swiss banks are very eager to have outside account holders especially those from western…
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Tax Mitigation vs. Tax Evasion
Most of the bad word of mouth associated with offshore investment, tax havens and the like involves an interchange of the phrases ‘tax mitigation’ and ‘tax evasion’. As the focus of tax law in the United States and elsewhere turns to tightening a grip on ‘lost’ revenue from offshore investment holders (a seemingly punitive series…
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What to Look for in Offshore Investment Funds
If you’ve settled on a strategy for offshore investing and are considering investment funds as a part of your portfolio it’s helpful to know what to look for to avoid an underperforming investment. Offshore investing is all about finding outside opportunities that aren’t readily available in onshore investment circles. Maximizing returns and minimizing risk still…
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Beginners Introduction to Offshore Investment
The entertainment and news media paint a dark and shady picture of offshore investing but this is far from a normal occurrence. Most offshore investments are perfectly legal and may offer advantages over national investment. The simplicity of the term tells you that offshore investing takes place away from your country of residence. The purpose…
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Asset protection trusts and offshore investment
When discussing asset protection and offshore investments, the most widely known legal device for offshore planning or investment is an asset protection trust. Asset protection trusts resemble a typical trust as it legally exists in the United States only it’s located in a trust-friendly jurisdiction like the Cook Islands or the Bahamas. Certain jurisdictions (like…
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An American in Paris (or Shanghai or Tel Aviv)
Part 1: Using Tax-Advantaged Investment Solutions While Living Overseas Overview According to the American Citizens Abroad, there are five-seven million American citizens living outside of the United States on a fulltime basis. I for one am green with envy. I grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and know “first hand” that it can…
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Tax Deferred Foreign Retirement Account
Sure a USA person can set up an IRA LLC, or a USA person can set up and LLC Offshore, and a USA person can open an Offshore Trust. The fact is that the companies that sell these products are creating them for USA customers about the same record pace they were pre-FACTA. Brilliant Internet…
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Why Luxembourg is best for offshore investment
Why We Recommend a Luxembourg Regulator For Investor Protection The banking crisis in 2008 undermined the financial strength of institutions such as banks and insurance companies, and people are now once again concerned about the safety of their savings. The only certain way for investors to achieve security from institutional failure is through a state…