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Asset Protection Strategies There are many strategies to take the necessary steps in order to protect your hard earned assets. Unfortunately, there is not a simple solution for every situation. Each person will choose a different method. It is important that the method chosen will be the most beneficial in protecting all of your assets. Asset Protection Trusts Asset protection trusts are great tools to protect assets. There are many states that allow these trusts. Before, it was required for wealthy people to have offshore trusts. While this did protect their assets, it became very expensive and time consuming due to additional reporting requirements. Some states that now support asset[..]

If secrecy is important to you or your company, consider opening an account in Vanuatu, the island nation located in the South Pacific, 1090 miles east of Norther Australia, 310 mi north-east of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea. It covers 5,697 square miles of land and, its capital city is located in Port-Vila. As an offshore tax haven, Vanuatu shares no information about its investors and their accounts with law enforcement agencies outside of the country. With no income tax, zero withholding taxes, no tax on capital gains or inheritances, and no exchange controls to speak of, Vanuatu is a highly attractive offshore banking[..]

Criminal Law is changing fast and some day they may actually make many illegal drugs legal. Decriminalizing drugs may mean fewer criminals, but it most likely will not mean less drug use, probably more. This will cause millions of Americans to be released from prison and jail and proponents of this concept say the government can then tax it to make up for at least some of the shortfalls in the government's budget. Apparently, there will also be some criminal law cases from the hunt to collect tax monies from citizens that use off shore tax havens. This will surely land some prominent and wealthy citizens into prison, and they will most likely be "odd-men-out" with the current political[..]

For years, offshore accounts have been a hot topic in popular culture and for the IRS; most recently Liechtenstein has been mentioned, however the IRS is interested in accounts anywhere in the world that generate income for US taxpayers. The IRS is particularly interested in locating those people trying to hide income in offshore accounts as well as the promoters of off-shore tax avoidance schemes. Individuals continue to try to avoid paying US taxes by illegally hiding income in offshore bank and brokerage accounts or using offshore debit cards, credit cards, wire transfers, foreign trusts, employee leasing schemes, private annuities or life insurance plans. US taxpayers are required to[..]

e advent of Internet and shrinking of the globe the importance of commercial foreign exchange has been multiplied many times. Ordinarily the commercial foreign exchange is dealt in the foreign exchange market popularly know as Forex. It is a virtual market where you receive and send money online using electronic fund transfer, credit cards, or prepaid debit card. In essence the modern commercial foreign exchange denotes buying and selling of foreign currencies. Foreign Currency Transaction As the largest over the counter market in the world, foreign exchange is the basis of trade and exchanges in the Forex market. Banks continue to be largest participants of the market but merchant[..]

Processing credit card transactions is a necessary part of every consumer-related business. This is especially true online. Without the ability to process your customers' credit cards through your website, you'll sacrifice the majority of your sales. If you're operating a sports betting company, you'll need to contend with other issues. Below, I'll explain how online betting works with payment processors. Then, I'll describe the problems that plague the industry. Basics Of Sports Betting Payment Processing Sports betting websites are in a unique situation. They process credit cards whenever bettors want to deposit money into their accounts. In that sense, they're similar to other online[..]

Anyone that has earned any real wealth in the past 20 years knows that it is getting harder and harder to protect and or keep it. At one time "offshore" was just a buzzword - now it is a necessity! In the not-so-recent past, the British Virgin Islands, the Cacaos Islands, the Islands of Man, Granada and Swiss Bank Accounts were all acceptable offshore options. In truth, they are not anymore. Government agencies such as the IRS and the OECD have forced international asset reporting for taxation purposes. Local despots have made national banks and asset ownership tenuous and sometimes dangerous. Divorce and litigation lawyers are making a great deal of settlement money. Then there are[..]

Just about everyone is a potential target for a lawsuit these days. Here are some facts about the legal climate today. Over 19 million lawsuits are filed in the U.S. each year. We have 5% of the world's population and 80% of the world's lawyers. Ninety percent of all lawsuits in the world happen right here in the U.S. And it's getting worse. According to the American Bar Association, there are close to 700,000 lawyers in practice at present. That's one lawyer for every 400 men, women and children! So if you own a business, own investment properties or practice a profession you have a one in three chance of being named in a lawsuit THIS YEAR! It used to be that people didn't worry about[..]

"body"> Offshore shelf companies aren't just for the rich and famous, they are for every one. It is true, at one time only the rich were able to afford these but with today's world anyone can with a great agent. If you are thinking about getting one, you should first learn all about offshore companies. Find out the rules, how to purchase one and what the limitations are. Offshore shelf companies are companies that are already made and never got a chance of being used. These companies already have an incorporation on them and have been paid for and then enter into an inactive status until someone purchases them. The reason these companies are called "shelf companies" is because the[..]

With the recent changes to the legislation in the Bahamas making it possible for them to allow the formation of private trust companies, you may be considering moving your funds offshore. This article attempts to describe the various options for offshore banking and investments Amendments have recently been made to legislation in the Bahamas to allow for the formation of Private Trust Companies. This is a demonstration of the government's commitment to the delivery of superior financial services to all clients. The government is in talks with stockholders including International Trust Companies and Banks, The Bahamas Financial Services Board and other financial institutions. Recently a[..]

Are you one of those who are forever on a hunt for quick tips on investment? If so, then it is very likely that the term offshore investment has been tossed at you more often than not. What is offshore investment? Offshore investment is a way of making one's money grow by investing in various ventures abroad that is outside your own country of residence. Why venture into offshore investment? The most popular reason cited for investing in foreign waters is to evade the tax enforcements in one's own country. Most people who reside in high-tax areas like US, UK, Canada or Japan see domestic investments as a futile exercise because of the heavy tax penalties that one has to pay. While tax is[..]

The businessman or the entrepreneur's express motive is not only to make money but also to put that money in channels that will help him multiply that money and also keep it safe. Having parked his company in an Offshore Haven, it is most logical that the businessman look for safe and sound Investment Opportunities to enhance his wealth. The most popular among these is Investment in Real Estate and in Reforestation Projects. Given the status of the Entrepreneur in a Foreign Offshore Establishment he may be only partially aware of the legalities and the viability of an Investment that he may make. Hence it is advisable that he entail the help of a qualified and legitimate advisor before[..]

Amendments have recently been made to legislation in the Bahamas to allow for the formation of Private Trust Companies. This is a demonstration of the government's commitment to the delivery of superior financial services to all clients. The government is in talks with stockholders including International Trust Companies and Banks, The Bahamas Financial Services Board and other financial institutions. Recently a seminar was held to discuss the review and use of legislation as it pertains to Private Trust Companies. Private Trust Companies are formed for the purpose of acting as trustees of single trusts. The majority of the world's wealth is held by private individuals and their[..]

Till year 2002, anonymous banking was considered to be something illegal. People never used to take in positive terms. However, things have changed since year 2002. The reason is that from that year, many tax treaties and bank regulations started getting modified in order to ensure that people involved in money laundering and various other illegal monetary activities like tax evasion by using anonymous banking can be caught. These modified regulations helped a lot in making the banking system more transparent and clean. Now-a-days, an anonymous bank account is not an extinct fact however the degree of privacy in doing so has considerably come down. What does this term anonymous banking[..]

Panama bearer share corporations are noted the world over for being one of the strongest asset protectiona and financial privacy vehicles available today. One can find many benefits to incorporating their company offshore in Panama whether it be their strict banking secrecy laws or lack of MLAT treaties with other countries. Panama is business friendly. Panama law allows an S.A. corporation or a bearer share corporation to be owned by the actual person with physical possession the of certificates of stock. Your name will not appear as the owner in any type of public registry if you use nominee directors through a law firm. Even the government of Panama would have a challenging time[..]

In the world of Corporate America, the bottom line reigns supreme. U.S. and foreign companies started figuring out several years ago that doing business in the right place is as critical as having the right idea in the first place. Many business owners opted to move their headquarters to other countries to become offshore companies. A general definition of an offshore company is a company that conducts most of its business in one country, but the headquarters and legal home is in another. There are several advantages and disadvantages to this tactic, and some of those vary by industry. One of the biggest reasons for setting up an offshore company is reduced taxation. The taxes on[..]

You have heard it that it is possible for some people to become an anonymous bank account, but where did they get it and how is it possible to jump on this service? This is the question we are going to answer because you want know that even if you have an anonymous bank account then it is at the same time a international bank account which can be used simply as you know from your local or existing bank account, you will have Internet Banking and even a IBAN account number to receive and transfer money / funds worldwide. 1. How you become an anonymous bank account It is a bit difficult but absolutely possible, what you will need is to find an incorporation services which has specialized[..]

Over the last year, the United States government has taken a great interest in undisclosed foreign bank accounts. Individual taxpayers who file U.S tax returns, and who have any offshore or foreign accounts must report income from these offshore accounts on their income tax returns. They must also declare any offshore or foreign bank accounts over which they have signatory authority, regardless of whether they receive any income from the account. It is not illegal to have a foreign bank account but United States taxpayers are required to report information identifying their foreign accounts by filing a Form TDF 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, - more commonly known[..]

e last year, the United States government has taken a great interest in undisclosed foreign bank accounts. Individual taxpayers who file U.S tax returns, and who have any offshore or foreign accounts must report income from these offshore accounts on their income tax returns. They must also declare any offshore or foreign bank accounts over which they have signatory authority, regardless of whether they receive any income from the account. It is not illegal to have a foreign bank account but United States taxpayers are required to report information identifying their foreign accounts by filing a Form TDF 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, - more commonly known as an[..]

FICTION: Offshore banking can't be that good because they can't really pay the high interest rates they offer. If they could really pay those rates then U.S. banks would try to be competitive and have the same interest rates. FACT: Examine closely the financial statements of any U.S. Bank. You will see that their "gross" profits against customer deposits can range from 25% to 40% -- but -- they have laws written in stone to limit the interest amount they can pay customers on their deposits. The U.S. banks place their earnings into unnecessary frills and non-productive expenditures like fancy buildings etc., while offshore banking facilities don't do this and share their profits with[..]

Many companies, particularly ecommerce and internet businesses, in the United States are now moving their businesses offshore. This means that for all intents and purposes they have companies based in foreign countries like Panama, Belize or the Bahamas but all the revenue comes from off their shores. Let's say you want to set up a company in Panama. You can set up a company in Panama and do your banking in Panama, however if all the revenue or income is coming from off the shores of Panama (meaning somewhere else than Panama) then you will not have to pay Panamanian taxes. Doing business offshore also means protection from jurisdictions for corporations, foundations and stock brokerage[..]

Why do people put their money in secret offshore accounts? Privacy - Many people, mostly for valid reasons, don't want others to know how much money they have. Asset Protection - For those who live in politically or economically unstable places, it's a risk to keep assets in-country. Then again, with fears for the liquidity of big banks in supposedly stable countries, more and more people don't trust their own banks to have money available when they really need it. Tax Efficiency - You can legally reduce the amount you pay in taxes. So why should it be secret? Governments change, their tax laws change, and your finances will change accordingly - unless you have your money in a private[..]

The Internal Revenue Service has been making it a priority, as of late, to track down taxpayers who hide money from the federal government in offshore accounts. First of all, there is nothing illegal about maintaining offshore bank accounts. Not reporting the income in those accounts to the Internal Revenue Service, especially when there is a question directly pertaining to offshore accounts on everyone's income tax return, is illegal. Next, offshore does not have to mean that you have put your money in a bank account in the beautiful Cayman Islands. Offshore, means anywhere but in the United States. If you have bank accounts in Canada, those are offshore accounts. It sounds easy to[..]

Jersey and the Isle of Man offer a huge array of offshore banking and offshore saving accounts that enable you to manage your tax affairs a good deal more simply if you are eligable to bank offshore . All the major UK banks and building societies are represented and there are one or two interesting names as yet unknown on the UK high streets that deserve a mention too. Jersey and the Isle of Man offer the security of being well regulated financial environments, the convenience of being part of the UK clearing system which means that for sterling payments at least, the BACS payment system can generally be used for moving funds around, keeping bank charges to a minimum, and[..]

A couple of weeks ago Swiss Federal Council released a statement that can make one question the Swiss bank secrecy. But wait, don't worry! The Swiss government officially announced that they no longer wants "undeclared, untaxed funds from overseas". The council further said that it will take action to "regularize untaxed assets" in Swiss banks and keep out newm untaxed cash, usually known as "Schwarzgeld" or black money. The country's Finance Minister Hans-Rudolf Merz said that the "integrity and stability" was at stake for one of the leading offshore financial centers. He added: "We are not interested in untaxed money". (My, my, times have certainly changed!) But there was no indication[..]

The acquisition of Switzerland bank accounts has had a great deal of mystery attached to it for some, and for others, a great deal of frustration. It used to be quite difficult for many of us to procure offshore bank accounts, those in Switzerland not being an exception. There were a myriad of forms and applications to fill out and send on to be processed according to international procedures which took months to complete. Further, in obtaining Switzerland bank accounts, it seems a person practically had to be a millionaire in order to qualify, or the bankers who dealt in international banking wouldn't even give you the time of day. The huge minimum deposit requirements for Switzerland[..]

Over the last few months and in the wake of the OECD crackdown on tax havens, when talking to clients with offshore bank accounts, I've been asked numerous questions about participating in offshore tax amnesty programs. Examples of these programs are the IRS's 'Offshore Voluntary Compliance Program' (OVCP), the UK Revenue's 'New Disclosure Opportunity' (NDO) and equivalent programs in many other countries. Some surprising countries like the Netherlands - including Netherlands Antilles - and Argentina are also becoming very agressive with their non-compliant taxpayers and are busy signing Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) with offshore havens, in the ongoing attempt to increase[..]

Offshore Corporation in Panama The Panamanian Offshore Corporations are mainly used for fiscal planning, but it is widely used in the commercial and economic business to ease the commercial interchange of goods and services, as well as a way for asset protection. The Offshore Corporations are the best fiscal instruments because they offer a variety of features and benefits.  If you want to know go to Generally, a Panamanian Corporation owned by a Panamanian foundation that has a banking account is considered the last strategy for assets protection.  It is stronger than the former numbered bank accounts in Switzerland.  Many persons ask why they need a Foundation instead of a[..]

U.S. Taxpayers with suspected undisclosed offshore accounts being issued Information Document Requests for the FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) reports in the wake of the UBS AG fallout and IRS Offshore Settlement Initiative. The IRS and U.S. Department of Justice started their highly publicized probe in 2009 into Swiss bank UBS AG and U.S. account holders who failed to disclose their taxable holdings to the U.S. Government. However, the investigation did not finish with UBS. To lure taxpayers to come forward and make known their foreign assets in exchange for smaller fines, the IRS instituted the Offshore Settlement Initiative Voluntary Disclosure Program (the Initiative). Even[..]

The savagery of the global financial crisis has had its great toll on everyone, changing their very way of life. Massive inflation, rising commodity prices and mass layoffs have made each day a fight for survival. The simple tax on bank accounts that was previously being ignored by the taxpayer has now become very material, as every cent counts in these harsh times. The tax someone pays just to keep his money in the bank is suddenly heavy for the pocket. Even having cash in bank is no longer a guarantee for having enough money when you need it, as stricter legislation and restless financial institutions may very well have your bank account frozen. Simple mistakes may now cause you[..]

1. National Tax Compliance The IRS is having a hard time collecting tax debts during the economic crisis. According to recent studies, Federal tax revenue plunged $138 billion—or 34% from last year—which is the biggest drop in almost three decades. A large amount of the lost revenue can be attributed to offshore tax evasion. This leaves the rest of us law-abiding citizens to foot the bill. 2. Economic Recovery Prevention Despite lots of effort, the country’s economic recovery is taking some time. As the economy continues to stall, more and more taxpayers are looking for any way possible to reduce their tax liability. A whopping $250 billion of missing revenue from the past decade[..]

Swiss banks and Swiss private banking are recognized as the ultimate resource for high net worth individuals, used by the rich and famous, sports stars and big corporations. Despite recent attacks on offshore banking in Switzerland, Swiss private bankers still maintain the decades-old reputation for confidentiality and security. The Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva are world famous for the private banking services they offer - not to mention many other smaller cities which manage wealth on the scale of global financial centres. What sets Swiss banking apart? Its reputation for banking expertise, and of course the bank secrecy law. Swiss bank secrecy, codified into law by the 1934 Swiss[..]

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