Dispelling myths about Swiss offshore banking and proving that Switzerland is now a compliant and respected offshore jurisdiction
Published on Wednesday, November 04th, 2009
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I’m Retiring Abroad Do I Need an Offshore Bank Account?
In this article we’re going to explore the banking options and alternatives for those moving abroad in retirement
Published on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Easy Guide to Internationally Transferring Money for Expats and Property Buyers
A complete, comprehensive, straightforward and very simple guide to getting it right when you move money between home and abroad – whether you make a one off lump sum transfer, or regular smaller payments
Published on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Advantages of Prepaid Currency Cards for Expats
What is a prepaid currency card, how could it be of use to you as an expat or someone who travels abroad, how can you get one and where can you use one – all your questions answered!
Published on Wednesday, October 07th, 2009
How Expats Can Protect Against Currency Fluctuations
A guide to options and solutions available to expats living abroad and those transferring money internationally who want to avoid the erosion effects of currency fluctuations and transfers abroad
Published on Monday, October 05th, 2009
Why All Expats Should Have An International Bank Account
Taking a look at how potentially all expatriates could benefit from an international banking solution that bridges the gulf between their banking needs at home and abroad and their bank accounts at home and abroad!
Published on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Offshore Bank Accounts for Expatriates
A complete guide to the legitimacy and usefulness of offshore bank account solutions for expatriates living abroad
Published on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
How Unwise Expats Could be Losing Money by Saving Offshore
Some expatriates are unwittingly committing savings suicide by signing up to poor interest rates that don’t even beat inflation and currency exchange costs
Published on Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Expats In Better Position to Slash Their Debt
Showing you how your expat advantage can make it cheaper and easier to slash your debts
Published on Wednesday, May 06th, 2009
Why You Have to Have an Offshore Bank Account if You Live in Dubai
If you keep all monies onshore when living in Dubai you risk your family’s financial future so you need to get an offshore bank account
Published on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Should I Keep My UK Bank Account Open While I’m Abroad?
In answer to many an expat’s questions about UK versus offshore bank accounts, here’s a guide to the bank account information you need
Published on Friday, March 27th, 2009
U.S. Citizens Becoming Increasingly Unattractive For Swiss Private Banking Services
U.S. offshore tax crackdown. Swiss banks are showing signs that U.S. Citizens no matter how wealthy they may be just aren't that appealing anymore
Published on Monday, February 16th, 2009
Using Offshore Credit Cards to Repatriate Funds
How to use an offshore credit card to gain access to bank deposits and offshore funds and repatriate funds
Published on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
Offshore Bank Accounts - European Tax Free Jurisdictions
A breakdown of the main European offshore and tax efficient jurisdictions for personal, company and private banking business
Published on Monday, January 12th, 2009
A guide to what offshore banking and bank accounts are all about and who can benefit, and an explanation of what offshore banking is NOT!
Published on Thursday, January 08th, 2009
NatWest Offshore Banking Services
A comprehensive and accessible guide to the offshore banking, saving, investing and borrowing services that NatWest are offering expatriates
Published on Monday, January 05th, 2009
Offshore Banking and the British Offshore Financial Centres Review
In his pre-budget report the Chancellor announced a review of British offshore financial centres – what is the significance of this?
Published on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Offshore and Onshore Banking Advice for Expatriates
Should you as an expatriate have an offshore bank account, a British bank account or a local account? We have the answers.
Published on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Many Offshore Bank Accounts are Unprotected
Looking at the real risks that people with cash on deposit in offshore bank accounts in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are taking
Published on Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Is Grenada’s Offshore Banking Industry Re-Emerging?
Grenada’s offshore banking industry was rocked by catastrophic scandal, can it now rebuild and re-emerge?
Published on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Essential Offshore Banking Advice for Expats Today
Some top offshore banking and overseas financial tips for expats and would-be expats planning on moving abroad
Published on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Expatriate Offshore Banking Survey
Revealing and examining the findings of an expatriate offshore banking survey from Alliance and Leicester
Published on Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
RBS Coutts Offshore Private Bank
Coutts and Co offshore private bank have been renamed to RBS Coutts from the first of January 2008
Published on Friday, January 04th, 2008
The progress made by HM Revenue and Customs to obtain taxation lost through illegal reporting of offshore banking activity
Published on Thursday, January 03rd, 2008
Offshore Bank Accounts for City Bonuses
Are offshore bank accounts appropriate for City bonuses and if so, how can you establish the best account?
Published on Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
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Superior Private Banking Services for Shelter Offshore Readers
High net worth Shelter Offshore readers can now bank privately, tax efficiently and securely
Published on Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Offshore Company and Bank Account Solution Guaranteed and Instant
A brand new, guaranteed and instant offshore company and bank account solution available exclusively to ShelterOffshore
Published on Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Natwest Bank: People Lack Understanding Of Offshore Banking Benefits
Natwest bank say that there is a lack of understanding about the many benefits that offshore banking offers to people retiring or working abroad
Published on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Offshore Bank Accounts for Personal or Business Use
Taking a look at personal and business offshore bank accounts, who they suit and who can benefit from them
Published on Monday, August 06th, 2007
Tax Efficient, Private, Flexible Offshore Banking Solutions
How one can establish a tax efficient, private and secure offshore solution for banking and business purposes
Published on Monday, July 23rd, 2007
Who Can Benefit from Offshore Banking?
An examination of who can and should consider going offshore as well as the benefits of banking offshore
Published on Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Can I Open an Offshore Bank Account?
Taking a look at who can and should open an offshore bank account and the alternatives available to everyone else
Published on Thursday, July 05th, 2007
What’s Safer Than a Personal Offshore Bank Account?
Why personal offshore bank accounts are no longer private, tax efficient vehicles and why offshore business bank accounts are
Published on Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
An examination of offshore banking in Cyprus looking at the advantages and disadvantages of the jurisdiction
Published on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
HMRC’s Tax Amnesty for Offshore Bank Account Holders
HMRC are offering a tax amnesty/disclosure period to those who have avoided UK taxation on offshore bank account interest
Published on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
Can Offshore Banking Benefit You?
Wondering what the fuss about offshore banking is for? We show you how and why offshore banking can benefit you.
Published on Monday, May 07th, 2007
Why Aren’t you Banking Offshore in the Isle of Man?
According to the latest statistics, offshore bank deposits in the Isle of Man are increasing impressively
Published on Friday, March 23rd, 2007
Citibank have entered to the offshore race and are re-branding and offering tax planning to attract expatriate and international clients
Published on Monday, February 05th, 2007
More Offshore Bank Accounts Targeted by HMRC
Offshore accounts held by Britons in HSBC, HBOS, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB are being examined by HMRC
Published on Friday, February 02nd, 2007
Offshore Tax Avoidance Amnesty Likely
British tax payers with undisclosed offshore funds likely to be found out soon but offered a taxation amnesty
Published on Thursday, December 28th, 2006
HSBC Offshore - Important Announcement
HSBC international has a new look website for expatriates and those thinking about moving to live and work abroad. The information is free to all, whether you’re a customer or not, and is very useful.
Published on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006
An examination of the services offered by Lloyds offshore and the benefits and advantages the bank has over others
Published on Wednesday, November 08th, 2006
Barclays Offshore Bank Expands into Qatar
Barclays Bank PLC have expanded their international and offshore presence by making a strategic move into Qatar
Published on Monday, October 16th, 2006
A guide to offshore and international mortgages for expatriates looking to buy at home or abroad
Published on Thursday, September 28th, 2006
As one of the world’s most respected financial institutions HSBC are leaders in the provision of offshore banking services
Published on Monday, September 18th, 2006
Discussing the benefits of banking offshore in Belize and looking at offshore banking establishment and activity in Belize
Published on Monday, August 28th, 2006
We take a look at the growth of offshore internet banking and some of the features and benefits it can afford customers nowadays...
Published on Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
This article is not a commentary on the illegal practice of tax evasion nor the HMRC’s constant battle against it rather it has been written in a bid to warn those unsuspecting, perfectly legitimate Barclays Bank Offshore customers that they could be about to lose their right to privacy.
Published on Monday, June 05th, 2006
Offshore merchant accounts are a relatively new phenomenon in the vast majority of established and well regulated offshore jurisdictions but there are financial institutions out there aware that many business owners need the flexibility that ‘offshore’ can offer them...
Published on Thursday, June 01st, 2006
This article provides an examination of three of the main offshore banking centres in Asia.
Published on Thursday, May 18th, 2006
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