Offshore Company, Banking & Cryptocurrency

Bermuda is one of the traditional offshore destinations for those looking to diversify their assets or optimize tax. Over the past decade, the offshore industry has been, indeed, affected by numerous leaks that have made it even more difficult for entrepreneurs to go abroad. While some countries look like dead ends, Bermuda has managed to retain its status. It has remained one of the most transparent nations out there, providing high-quality results without breaking any international laws or standards. Bermuda's reputation is still clean. Despite maintaining a tax-friendly environment for entrepreneurs, the island nation has not been targeted by larger countries trying to enforce their own rules into foreign territories. Other...

If there is one constant in the vast, ongoing, cryptocurrency exchange war, it’s this fact: Kraken is a big dog. Despite fierce competition from feature-rich Coinbase and Binance, Kraken remains a force to be reckoned with due to its large crypto asset catalog, numerous other attractive features, and global reach. For these reasons and more, Kraken remains a top-rated, overall trader choice winner for cryptocurrency trading, along with Coinbase and Binance. Whether you want to invest in the crypto long term, trade crypto assets in the shorter term, or you just want to make a cost-effective cross-border transfer, Kraken is the exchange to rock out to. Cryptocurrency exchanges used to be largely defined by the coin listed. Nowadays...

Obtaining residence permits comes with all kinds of pluses and minuses. Then, there are so many myths that you barely know what to believe. There is always someone out there who claims to know everything. Now, no matter where you are trying to settle, there are usually two options to choose from – doing everything yourself or hiring a professional. To keep everything crystal clear, you do not have to be a citizen to live in the respective country. You could get a temporary residence permit, but you might as well obtain a permanent residence permit. Doing everything yourself is not impossible. You need to research everything and deal with lots of paperwork, but it is doable. A service will get the job done faster, but for a price...

As you deal with Bitcoin and make one transaction after another, there is a point when you realize that anonymity is not always there. You have done your homework and you have assessed the benefits of digital coins – cryptocurrencies are meant to be anonymous. Indeed, they will not necessarily link to your actual identity. But then, there are other small details that can reveal your actual identity. The address of your Bitcoin, for example, is public. Your history of transactions can also be discovered. If you are not careful, they can be put together and may reveal your real life identity. Discovering who you truly are is not of great interest, unless you deal with high amounts of money. Most people would try to conduct transactions...

Are you thinking of starting an offshore company in Seychelles? That would be easy. Primarily, you are not required to be a resident or to even visit to be able to open a Seychelles offshore company. All you need is a fully-detailed Seychelles company formation so you begin on the right track. Trust us to assist you with the International Business Company or IBC business setup as we have the appropriate skills and experience to get the job done. But first, our goal is to help you make a well-informed decision. Let us share with you some background information. Why set up a Seychelles offshore company? Primarily, you need to know the benefits or advantages of starting a Seychelles IBC. Here are the 5 strong points: Your company will...

More and more people turn to the digital nomad lifestyle and for some obvious reasons. Technology has seriously advanced lately, and work can be conducted from any place, anytime. If you have to work from home, you might as well do it from a nice and exotic country. Technologies have advanced, and so did communication and the overall attitude. Throw in the recent coronavirus pandemic, too, and people have already had a taste of what it feels like to work remotely. It can be done, so many companies will implement such concepts in the future. Technology is definitely the main reason wherefore so many people turn to this lifestyle. What do you need, after all? An Internet connection, which you could get anywhere. Perhaps a camera too...

Most people would be unable to locate Liechtenstein on the map, yet those with an entrepreneurial spirit can probably relate to it as one of the safest and most stable jurisdictions in Europe – not a tax haven, though. Liechtenstein is a micro state – a constitutional monarchy – located between Austria and Switzerland. Covering just over 60 square miles, it has fewer people than a neighborhood in a large city – less than 40,000. With all these, Liechtenstein has a few different municipalities, and its capital is located in Vaduz. Now, here comes the interesting part. From a financial point of view, Liechtenstein is among the countries with the highest GDP per person in the world. Back in the day, Liechtenstein was known as a tax...

While saving for retirement is the norm, the truth is more and more people turn to diversify their assets in order to avoid depending on the government. After all, by the retirement age, there is not much you can do to get back on track, so you truly depend on a bunch of rich individuals. If it is already too late, you can still aim to diversify assets by diversifying your retirement plan and even moving it abroad. Not only do you get protection against the American government, but you could also end up with much higher returns in the long run. Retirement account confiscation seems to be the norm these days. Governments have proven already that they can cut pensions whenever a so-called crisis kicks in. Basically, they help...

Barack Obama signed FATCA in 2010. FATCA stands for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and became a legal requirement targeting Americans from all over the world – exactly, including those who do not live or work in the USA too. At that time, FATCA paved the way to multiple similar acts with the one and only purpose to boost transparency and communication in terms of offshore banking. This act is one of the elements that ruined privacy in this industry. Now, unless you plan to commit a financial crime, FATCA should not really affect you. But on the other hand, it is disturbing to know that banks are actually asked to spy on their customers and mention specific aspects about them – it feels like going back to the 1970s in Eastern...

Incorporating in the USA seems like a bad idea at a first glance. Most entrepreneurs would rather focus on low tax jurisdictions – in fact, if you play your cards right, you might be able to avoid tax at all, without even breaking the law. However, the USA does have some advantages and some states in particular stand out. This is because while the whole country falls under some general laws, each state has the right to come up with its own regulations. Delaware is one of these states. More and more corporations choose Delaware and for some good reason. But then, just like any other state, it has both advantages and disadvantages. Here is everything you need to know about incorporating a Delaware company. Benefits of incorporating...

Hong Kong is known for its rich and exotic Chinese culture, countless majestic tourist spots such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Tian Tan Buddha, and a whole lot more. Another factor that gives Hong Kong the flare for having numerous visitors coming back and forth in the country is its thriving economy, due to the abundance of businesses growing in the country. One can surely agree that Hong Kong's successful economic status is due to its currency's flowing cycle. If you're one of those individuals who have plans on residing in the said country sometime in the future, one way to quickly adapt to the new lifestyle would be to apply for a Hong Kong bank account. Wealth is one of the most valuable possessions an individual should always pay...

Different OffshoreCorpTalk forum users stick to different online payment platforms – whatever works for them. Then, different platforms come with different terms and conditions. One thread in particular has caught our attention due to the wide discrepancies in opinions and facts. Regarding the versatile payment platform Stripe, more and more people fail to understand the terms and conditions associated with it, facing all kinds of issues. Here are a few things you should know before turning to Stripe. Business identification requirements This is probably the most important requirement from Stripe. The business ownership verification is applied to business owners only. The physical location will be verified – make sure you can get...

The Panama Papers represent over 11 million documents that were leaked in the spring of 2016. The documents provided access to a series of financial documents – more than 200,000 offshore businesses and individuals, including attorney-client conversations and details as well. Some of the documents were recent, but others dated back to the 1970s. The papers were stolen and leaked from Mossack Fonseca – an offshore law company based in Panama. Documents were associated with both low-profile companies and large corporations – including wealthy individuals known all over the world. Most of the data were kept private until these papers came out. Various governments took action based on these leaks – for instance, Jan Marsalek was...

The golden visa is no longer a rare occasion to be allowed entry into a country. Instead, golden visa programs have become extremely popular lately and they are widely implemented by countries from all over the world. The concept has gained more notoriety in Europe though, yet you can find similar programs all over the world – even if they are advertised under different names. To keep it simple, such a program will provide a temporary residence permit. Requirements and laws vary from one country to another. For instance, you could get a permit for a few years or perhaps one that will cover you until you can apply for citizenship. If there is one thing these programs have in common, that is the way to get the visa – a solid investment...

Fraud and scam refer to the exact same thing, and unsurprisingly, they seem to target every segment or industry that seems to gain popularity. Unfortunately, a moment of inattention is more than enough to lose thousands, if not more. As if offshore banking isn’t seen with shady eyes already, some banks and institutions are making the whole situation even worse by grabbing customers’ money in illegal ways and failing to return them when needed. Offshore banking is not in the best situation at the moment. With quite a few scandals over the past few years based on leaks and governmental institutions hunting citizens' money abroad, legitimate banks seem to struggle to get new clients due to this overall feeling of negativity. Plus...

Hong Kong is a part of the People’s Republic of China. However, it operates differently from the mainland. As such, the region’s jurisdiction rules in an independent manner. Hong Kong is a popular offshore company establishing-ground for various reasons. The Definition of Hong Kong Company Formation Hong Kong Company Formation pertains to the creation of an offshore company based in Hong Kong. The offshore company will have a non-residential status in Hong Kong. The rationale of an offshore company works this way. A company conducts its business in country A. Then, the owners set up an offshore company in Hong Kong. The offshore company will follow the jurisdictions and bylaws of Hong Kong, as well as operate within its legal...