http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/ News, articles and information about international investment, banking and business offshore en rhiannon@shelteroffshore.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T06:16:21+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/what-are-benefits-going-offshore-for-expats-10632/ Exploring and explaining the very real and straightforward reasons why expatriates should explore their offshore options Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-11-20T06:16:21+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/expatriate-wealth-management-10631/ Explaining the concept of wealth management that’s specific and targeted for expatriates – covering every element one needs to consider for the protection and enhancement of fiscal status Asset Protection Guide 2009-11-19T07:47:51+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/do-you-have-to-leave-uk-to-avoid-british-taxation-10624/ Are there ways tax residents in the UK can avoid British taxation on their income and assets without having to expatriate and go offshore? Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-11-16T05:56:07+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/do-expatriates-escape-inheritance-tax-living-abroad-10623/ Is it true that you can escape inheritance tax by going to live abroad in some countries where they do not levy estate or death tax? The answer is a big fat no! Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-11-13T04:44:38+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-savings-accounts-and-interest-rates-10621/ Can you get the best offshore interest rates from the high street banks? Not necessarily – but we cam show you where you can find the best offshore savings accounts for your wealth enhancement today Offshore Savings Guide 2009-11-12T06:35:57+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/nothing-published-british-offshore-financial-centres-report-10619/ Britain’s offshore financial centres are well run, provide essential capital inflows to the UK and are in a strong financial position apparently, so why does no one want to know! Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-11-10T07:04:35+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-expatriate-financial-advisers-dont-want-american-clients-10618/ A frank look at why no one in the international financial marketplace wants to touch American clients whether they are expatriates or not – revealing how the IRS’s heavy handed tactics are alienating American money abroad Offshore Savings Guide 2009-11-10T06:37:03+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/retire-abroad-dont-lose-out-on-pension-10616/ Those Britons who retire abroad are losing out through currency fluctuations, charges, poor annuity rates and yet they needn’t be suffering at all – how to retire abroad and stay wealthy… Offshore Savings Guide 2009-11-09T06:13:05+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/swiss-offshore-banking-10612/ Dispelling myths about Swiss offshore banking and proving that Switzerland is now a compliant and respected offshore jurisdiction Offshore Banking Guide 2009-11-04T08:52:40+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/how-do-expats-invest-their-money-10610/ Over two thirds of expatriates are able to save more money when they move to live and work abroad, but how and where do they save and invest their hard earned wealth for maximum growth? Offshore Savings Guide 2009-11-03T07:03:12+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/isle-of-man-savings-accounts-10609/ Looking at whether the Isle of Man is a safe haven for expatriate savings accounts, whether their depositor protection scheme is working and how the island’s battered reputation may affect an expat saver’s decision Offshore Savings Guide 2009-11-03T05:19:53+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/expatriate-tax-saving-advantages-10608/ For expatriates there are many potential tax saving benefits to going offshore, in this article we explore them all for you Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-11-02T06:47:20+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/uk-expat-savings-accounts-10607/ As a Briton living abroad you’re probably aware of how weak the pound is and how poor onshore interest rates are – we show you how you can potentially get better rates with UK expat savings account Offshore Savings Guide 2009-11-02T05:55:13+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/why-americans-shouldnt-go-offshore-10603/ Explaining in no uncertain terms why Americans have absolutely no freedom of choice when it comes to the management of their wealth whether offshore or onshore Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-10-28T06:01:15+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/retiring-abroad-do-i-need-offshore-bank-account-10600/ In this article we’re going to explore the banking options and alternatives for those moving abroad in retirement Offshore Banking Guide 2009-10-27T05:42:18+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-tax-havens-british-higher-rate-tax-payers-wealth-10597/ Taking a look at whether the British government’s assault on higher earners is pushing more people and more wealth offshore from the UK Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-10-23T07:53:27+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/best-savings-offshore-how-to-get-higher-interest-rates-10596/ A guide to being very clever and getting around headline savings rates to find out who’s genuinely offering the best offshore savings products with the best interest rates at the current time Offshore Savings Guide 2009-10-23T05:29:19+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/lock-in-headline-offshore-savings-rates-not-long-10592/ There are some attractive offshore savings rates available in the offshore financial market place at the moment as banks vie for your cash, but don’t necessarily lock in to restrictive offshore savings accounts for long Offshore Savings Guide 2009-10-20T08:04:54+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/bbc-revelation-avoid-uk-tax-emigrate-10588/ A dumb article on the BBC’s website aims to ‘educate’ people that they actually have to move abroad if they want to avoid paying tax in Britain! We look at the rules of non-residency and the taxes you avoid if you emigrate Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-10-15T06:09:44+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/guide-internationally-transferring-money-expats-property-buyers-10587/ 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 Offshore Banking Guide 2009-10-14T05:25:32+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/qrops-offshore-pensions-retirement-expatriates-10586/ All you really need to know about offshore pension options for those living, working or retiring abroad – a guide to QROPS Offshore Savings Guide 2009-10-13T06:13:52+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/advantages-prepaid-currency-cards-expats-10582/ 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! Offshore Banking Guide 2009-10-07T07:06:50+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/how-expats-protect-against-currency-fluctuations-10579/ 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 Offshore Banking Guide 2009-10-05T04:51:09+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/onshore-savings-advice-valid-offshore-savings-10578/ Ten top tips for savers and investors offshore and on to make sure they are not lured in by bank headline rates and then ripped off by interest rate erosion tricks that all banks use Offshore Savings Guide 2009-10-02T06:26:30+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/why-expats-should-have-international-bank-account-10577/ 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! Offshore Banking Guide 2009-09-30T07:56:00+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-bonds-tax-attractive-for-expatriates-10572/ Discussing offshore bonds and examining how these investment bonds can be tax free or at least tax efficient for expatriates and even onshore Britons Offshore Savings Guide 2009-09-28T05:18:27+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/uk-needs-offshore-companies-international-financial-centres-10571/ Why the UK actually profits from its offshore financial centres and why they allow for tax efficiency rather than tax avoidance and so should be promoted! Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-09-25T07:53:22+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/speak-too-soon-hmrc-wants-to-know-more-about-you-10569/ The British Permanent Secretary for Tax appears to have frightening ambitions that could result in the complete erosion of personal financial privacy and freedom for Britons Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-09-24T07:03:21+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/how-use-uk-passport-greater-financial-freedom-10568/ A guide to understanding the very real and very exciting financial advantages that you have as soon as you become an expatriate and are living abroad Offshore Savings Guide 2009-09-23T06:57:41+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/will-uk-go-far-as-america-offshore-tax-clampdown-10567/ America has forced Switzerland to give up details of Americans with Swiss bank accounts as it clamps down on its citizens’ freedom – is Britain going to copy the US in an offshore tax clampdown and rob us of our freedom too? Asset Protection Guide 2009-09-22T06:36:00+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/10-latest-offshore-saving-investment-tips-expats-10564/ Our latest 10 top tips from the market for those expatriates living and working abroad who want to save and invest offshore successfully Offshore Savings Guide 2009-09-21T06:45:40+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/is-jersey-safer-haven-for-wealth-than-uk-10561/ A critically important report from the International Monetary Fund rates Jersey highly as an offshore financial centre of note, so much so that it ranks higher in terms of compliance and regulation than the UK and US Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-09-17T08:28:45+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/will-britain-need-to-bail-out-offshore-tax-havens-10598/ The Guardian has suggested that Britain may have to bail out its tax havens – so we thought we’d better investigate the claim and in so doing we believe we have successfully disproved it! Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-09-16T05:24:22+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-bank-accounts-no-fines-for-innocent-10595/ If you’re innocent of taxation avoidance, have made a mistake or been affected by exceptional circumstances and failed to pay tax on your offshore bank account you might not be fined by HMRC Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-09-14T06:33:12+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/pros-cons-qrops-offshore-pensions-10586/ Taking a detailed look at the benefits and disadvantages of offshore pension schemes for expats called QROPS Offshore Savings Guide 2009-09-07T06:07:22+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/switzerlands-tax-havens-popularity-surges-says-hsbc-10584/ Switzerland is growing increasingly popular as a tax haven to reside in if you’re high net worth and want to escape unfair taxation practices at home according to HSBC Offshore Tax Havens Guide 2009-09-04T05:16:11+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/10-money-saving-offshore-investing-tips-expats-10578/ 10 very straightforward yet effective money saving and offshore investing tips for expatriates living, earning and saving money abroad Offshore Savings Guide 2009-09-01T07:19:58+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/five-facts-hmrc-offshore-tax-amnesty-10577/ Five key facts about the NDO or tax amnesty from the British taxman to help you make sense of offshore tax obligations for Brits Expat Tax Saving Guide 2009-08-31T11:09:43+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/10-rules-of-offshore-saving-and-investing-10576/ The Shelter Offshore 10 essential rules for saving and investing offshore safely and successfully Offshore Savings Guide 2009-08-31T08:32:53+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/kaupthing-singer-friedlander-collapse-taught-us-offshore-investment-10573/ A guide for wary would-be expatriate investors wondering how they can carefully and securely invest their money offshore for solid yet safe returns… Offshore Savings Guide 2009-08-27T07:13:27+02:00