Author: Aaron

  • Why Have Alternative Citizenship?

    Many people believe that having more than one citizenship or passport is illegal, or if not illegal, somehow “unpatriotic.” That’s simply untrue. Public ignorance about this is not surprising. The average person only encounters this issue when reading an international espionage thriller, watching a James Bond movie, or reading reports in the media linking use…

  • Panamanian Private Foundations

    On June 12, 1995, the National Assembly of Panama adopted Law No.25 by which Private Foundations are created and regulated. The idea behind the drafting of this new law arose from the popularity and well deserved good reputation of the Liechtenstein Family (and Mixed) Foundations in certain parts of Europe , specially in Switzerland .…

  • What a Trust Can Do

    A trust may be created for any purpose that is not illegal or void as against public policy. A trust can hold title to and invest in real estate, cash, stocks, bonds, negotiable instruments and personal property. Trusts can provide care for minor children or the elderly; or pay medical, educational or other expenses. A…

  • What are the advantages of doing business offshore?

    Privacy. Anyone can hire a private investigator and find your domestic assets, including bank accounts, -or do it themselves on the Internet. But offshore investments are much more difficult to find. While you are required to disclose income from the account to your domestic tax authorities, these records aren’t ordinarily available to creditors. Asset protection.…

  • The most common Asset Protection Plans

    Trusts are the choice when planning asset protection. Both domestic and offshore strategies are useful in protecting wealth. 7 Essentials for a good Asset Protection Plan The plan must protect your entire wealth. If selected assets are not included in the plan they remain exposed. A good comprehensive plan should include future assets such as…

  • Many plans for wealth preservation primarily use offshore strategies. Here’s why.

    Offshore Questions: What is meant by the term Offshore Haven?” Offshore Haven, money haven, or offshore financial centers are the terms used for any countries with a friendly financial climate towards investors. These can be any foreign jurisdiction where your assets or income enjoy 1. more protection 2. are more private 3. have fewer taxes.…

  • Selecting the right bank to enhance investments, privacy and financial security.

    As we move closer to a global economy, there is a trend among smaller, less economically developed countries to follow Switzerland’s lead to legislate measures to attract foreign investment money to their economy. As a result new financial opportunities are opening to those who are willing to take advantage of them. The global economy is…