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Investment Opportunities, Tax Benefits and Security for Traveling in Turbulent Times
We can no longer travel freely throughout the world without thinking of our safety. As the world grows increasingly more conflicted, it becomes important for us to protect ourselves and our families. This is not just in the U.S. People, as well as governments across the globe, are beginning to feel the effects of conflict.…
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The Multi National Corporation Example
[box]There is an apt analogy between multi-national corporations doing business around the world, and individuals who legally hold dual or multiple citizenship, using their passports for world travel and business.[/box] By registering under local laws in more than one political jurisdiction, a corporation has the right to do business in each country where they qualify.…
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Foreign Brokerage Possibilities
Last week, I received the following request from Beijing: A question: you mention technologies that enable regular investors to invest globally. Are you aware of a brokerage that offers investors with $30-50K accounts, say, US, Canada, Japan, HK, Singapore, and Thailand stocks at internet broker prices? A discussion of inexpensive ways to directly invest globally…
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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…
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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 .…
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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…
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What are the IRS reporting requirements for an offshore account?
Most major countries impose taxes on the worldwide income of their permanent residents. Thus, you must report earnings from an offshore bank, securities or other financial account as you would any other income on your tax return. Some countries additionally require you to report the existence of offshore accounts; notably, the United States and Canada.…
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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.…
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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…
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