Tag: Liechtenstein
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From a Family Garage to Global Blockchain Banking: The Story of Bank Frick
In an era when most European private banks trace their roots to centuries-old aristocratic lineages, Bank Frick stands out for a very different reason: its modern origin story and its early embrace of financial innovation. A Garage Start-Up in the Alps (1998) The bank was founded in 1998 by Liechtenstein fiduciary Kuno Frick Sr. (1938–2017)…
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Offshore Tax Havens: Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Andorra – A Comparative Analysis
In the realm of international finance, offshore tax havens have garnered significant attention. These jurisdictions provide businesses and individuals with favorable tax regimes, enhanced privacy measures, and often, a combination of other benefits. Three of the most well-recognized tax havens are Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Andorra. This article aims to compare the distinct features of these…
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Asset protection trusts and offshore investment
When discussing asset protection and offshore investments, the most widely known legal device for offshore planning or investment is an asset protection trust. Asset protection trusts resemble a typical trust as it legally exists in the United States only it’s located in a trust-friendly jurisdiction like the Cook Islands or the Bahamas. Certain jurisdictions (like…