Tag: British Virgin Islands
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The Perfect Offshore Company Structure: A Blueprint for Global Investors
Setting up an offshore company can be a game-changer for global investors, entrepreneurs, and asset managers looking to optimize tax efficiency, protect assets, and streamline international business operations. However, not all offshore structures are created equal. The ideal offshore company structure depends on your specific goals—whether it’s wealth preservation, international trade, real estate holding, or…
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Countering the Narrative: The Real Role of British Overseas Territories in Global Finance
Recently, the Tax Justice Network (TJN) released a report ranking the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands, and Bermuda as the “most complicit” jurisdictions in helping multinational corporations avoid paying corporate income tax. The report claims that British Overseas Territories and the UK are responsible for an estimated $84 billion in lost corporate tax revenue…
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Tax haven ranking: UK protects itself while keeping world defenceless to British tax havens
Global findings British tax havens EU More highlights The UK’s network of British tax havens remains the biggest threat to countries working to stop multinational corporations from cheating on tax, a global ranking of the most harmful corporate tax havens shows.1 Meanwhile, the UK has strengthened its own defences against global corporate tax abuse, while spending…
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Top Five Countries to Set Up an Offshore Company
In an increasingly globalized world, many businesses are looking to expand their operations beyond their home countries. For various reasons — ranging from tax benefits to asset protection — entrepreneurs and corporations consider setting up offshore companies. But where are the best places to do this? Here’s a look at the top five countries for…
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Russian Expats and Their Favorite Tax Havens
A Glimpse into Wealth Migration The term “tax haven” often elicits images of tropical islands or secretive nations where the rich stash their wealth. For Russian expatriates, especially those with considerable resources, tax havens have become an increasingly attractive option to safeguard their assets and minimize tax liability. This phenomenon is not isolated to Russia;…
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The Evolution of Offshore Investment
A Historical Perspective Offshore investment has been a part of the global financial landscape for many decades. Over the years, it has evolved significantly in response to changing economic conditions, regulations, and investor preferences. This article delves into the history of offshore investment, highlighting the key developments that have shaped it into what it is…
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Offshore Private Equity and Venture Capital
Unlocking Global Investment Opportunities The global financial landscape has witnessed significant transformations over the past few decades. The rise of offshore financial centers and the opportunities they present have played a key role in this transformation. Particularly, offshore private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have emerged as potent tools for high-net-worth individuals and institutional…
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British Virgin Islands Announces Digital Currency
Government, LIFElabs.io to develop BVI~LIFE™, a digital currency for the betterment of the territory. Tortola, British Virgin Islands – December 3, 2019 – As part of an on-going initiative to grow the Financial Technology sector, the British Virgin Islands is hosting its BVI Digital Economy symposium on December 3rd. The event will connect over 100 stakeholders…
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The Netherlands is world’s biggest conduit to offshore tax havens
[box]The Netherlands is the biggest conduit to offshore tax havens in the world, with almost a quarter of fiscal constructions having a Dutch link, according to researchers at a specialist unit at the University of Amsterdam.[/box] ‘Only five big countries act as conduit-OFCs,’ the researchers from Corpnet said in a new report. ‘Together these five…