Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Asset Protection
Mon, December 13, 2004 - 7:53 pm EET
When it comes to Inheritance Tax the rules are fairly straightforward and if you are domiciled or deemed domiciled in the UK then your entire worldwide estate will be liable to UK IHT upon your death so what can be done to avoid the most unfair tax of all?…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Asset Protection
Sat, December 11, 2004 - 12:41 pm EET
In July 2005 up to 39 countries across the world will start automatically exchanging private information relating to individuals who bank and invest in these countries. If you bank or invest in one of these countries and reside in another of the countries your privacy is about to be lost, information relating to your personal financial status will be passed to your tax authority and you could face at best a large tax bill, at worst a full investigation into your financial affairs. Are you prepared?…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Trusts Guide
Thu, December 09, 2004 - 7:35 pm EET
Most trusts created offshore are formed as inter vivos or 'living' trusts. These are generally revocable trusts and they are created while the settlor is still alive. They are created to hold the assets of the settlor for the benefit of another, i.e., the beneficiary.…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Expat Tax Saving Guide
Mon, December 06, 2004 - 12:44 pm EET
This article will recap the facts about residence and domicile and put them into the context of tax liability. Furthermore the article will examine ways you can go about changing your tax status, the deemed domicile trap and how you can actually make the most of your status.…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Tax Havens Update
Thu, December 02, 2004 - 6:22 pm EET
As Dubai is a 'no tax' emirate its double taxation treaties are actually designed to make it an even more attractive destination and prospect for those individuals and companies who originate from countries with aggressive taxation policies.…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Trusts Guide
Fri, November 19, 2004 - 6:38 pm EET
If you are interested in finding out about the general features of an offshore trust and how such an entity could benefit you personally, this article should address the main factors for your consideration.…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Tax Havens Update
Tue, November 16, 2004 - 7:27 pm EET
An examination of Dubai's free zones - The Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai's Internet and Media Cities, the Dubai International Financial Centre, Airport Free Zone and Maritime City discussed.…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Banking & Bank Accounts
Sun, November 07, 2004 - 1:13 pm EET
So you're interested in opening an offshore bank account but you need to know a little more about the offshore banking process first? No problem, with our FAQ we will attempt to answer some of the most commonly asked questions related to opening bank accounts offshore.…
Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Asset Protection
Sat, November 06, 2004 - 6:38 pm EET
When it comes to the protection of your business assets how can 'going offshore' benefit you? From protection against excessive taxation to asset value improvement through the utilisation of international investment opportunities - that's how!…