APGI, S.A. Asset Protection Planning Packages

An Introduction to Asset Protection:

Offshore Asset Protection and offshore asset protection strategies should be easy and simple. In order to keep things simple we have put together a variety of Offshore Asset Protection Packages. If you are not sure which Offshore Asset Protection Package is best for you please feel free to contact us and one of our staff members will be more than happy to assist you.

Basic Offshore Asset Protection Package: US$1795.00

• 1 Offshore Company (Belize or Seychelles)
• 1 Nominee Directors (US$350.00 value)
• 1 Power of Attorney (US$150.00 value)
• 1 Share Certificates (included)
• 1 Offshore Bank Account (US$500.00 value)

Ironclad Offshore Structure (IOS): US$3,750

We offer a complete offshore package for personal and corporate privacy and asset protection planning which will allow you to bank and invest offshore (tax-free)

This package has been tailor made for US, Canadian, and European clients, and we refer to this special structure as the Ironclad Offshore Structure (IOS).

The structure is a dual entity structure consisting of a Belize International Offshore Trust holding ownership of an International Business Corporation (IBC).

We recommend the dual entity structure because it provides the utmost in asset protection, anonymity, privacy, and convenience. The corporation holds all major assets, such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts, real estate, etc. and the Trust acts as a holding company to the corporation.

To understand the entire role of the trust within this structure, you first have to understand the composition of the Trust. The Private Interest Trust has four main parts:

Settlor: The Settlor is the person or entity that forms the trust in the. APGI, S.A. generally provides assistance in naming the Settlor of the trust, and one of the benefits about such an entity is that the trust documents are confidential and they are not on any public registry. The name of the Settlor will always remain confidential and unknown to others.

Trustee: A Trustee is physical or juridical entity responsible for managing all of the property owned and or held by a trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust. The exact duties of a Trustee will vary based on what assets are owned by the trust and how the trust deed is drawn up. The duties of the Trustee can be listed in the Trust Deed and limited as needed. One example of such powers placed upon the Trustee is, if the trust consists of an offshore bank or investment account, then the Trustee may be responsible for overseeing these accounts. Another prime example of such duties is, if the trust owns real estate which is rented out, then the Trustee will be responsible for managing the rental property accordingly. In this particular case the IBC will act as the trustee of the Trust.

Protector: The Protector is the ultimate controller of the Trust. Immediately upon inscription of the Trust, the Settlor appoints a Protector, via the Trust Deed Document. Since the document is a private, non-publicly registered document, the Protector remains 100% anonymous. APGI, S.A., S.A. can act as protector if required.

Beneficiaries: The Beneficiaries are appointed through the Trust Deed, which is written in and included as required. The Trust Deed is a private document, so the beneficiaries remain 100% anonymous. The Trust Deed can be changed or modified at any time by the Settlor only.

The Trust is established to serve four primary purposes:

1. Serve as a holding entity for the Corporation: Using the Trust, you can avoid the use of bearer shares, or shares issued to your personal name. The Trust can be named as the hare holder on the share certificates of your corporation. You control the Trust anonymously through a Private Protectorate role. As Protector, you appoint the beneficiaries through a private letter of wishes (or a more formal set of Trust By-Laws). Since both the Protector and the Beneficiaries are both appointed through non-public (private) documents, they remain 100% anonymous and confidential.
2. Serve as beneficial owner when opening financial accounts: Today, due to the global scare of terrorism, etc. most offshore tax haven jurisdictions have implemented laws that require their banks to obtain "declarations of beneficial ownership" when establishing corporate bank accounts. Keep in mind that in most offshore jurisdictions, such as Panama, the banks are required to maintain this information under strict confidentiality under the bank secrecy laws that are strictly enforced. However, if you do not wish to sign the declaration as the beneficial owner when establishing your corporate accounts, the Trust can serve as the beneficial owner for these declaration purposes, and the nominee Trust council can sign the declarations on behalf of the Trust.
3. Serve as a testamentary vehicle for distribution of your assets to your heirs: Under Panamanian laws, a Trusts assets are "non- embargable", and "non-sequesterable", meaning that no one may freeze the assets under any circumstances - providing the ultimate asset protection vehicle. The Panama Private Interest Trust is specifically designed to cherish, protect, and distribute your assets to your beneficiaries upon a triggering event, such as your death or incapacity. Your Trusts letter of wishes, written by the Protector, will serve as its "living will", detailing the Trusts assets, list of beneficiaries, and how and when those assets are to be distributed to the beneficiaries. Since the inheritance is coming from outside of the beneficiary's domestic country, the inherited assets are not subject to any of the standard taxes and legal procedures. Through the Trust, your heirs will receive their inheritance free of probate, gift taxes, estate taxes, inheritance taxes, or legal delays.
4. Serve as a vehicle to facilitate the transference of funds offshore, and the repatriation of those funds back onshore: Since the Trust is a charitable entity, it may receive donations, and it may give donations/grants, etc. to anyone you choose. Hence, you can donate your funds to the Trust. In turn, the Trust can provide educational grants, charitable donations, etc. to anyone you choose. The complete offshore structure, is only US$ 3,750

This is what the Ironclad Offshore Structure (IOS) includes:

Belize Private Trust

Seychelles International Business Corporation

• Original Articles of Incorporation in English, registered in the IBC Registry.
• Nominee Directors with pre-signed, undated letters of resignation, notarized.
• First meeting of the board of directors, whereby the nominee subscribers renounce their rights to one share each, and 100% of the company shares are issued.
• Company Share Certificate issued to the name of your Trust (or to the Bearer).
• General Power of Attorney, notarized and apostiled.
• Bank Account introductory service.
• Offshore investment account.

Corporate Bank Account (for the IBC)

• Established through our correspondent bank in Belize, Cyprus, or St. Vincent.
• Debit cards are available.
• Secured credit cards are available.
• Online banking is available.
• Multi-currency accounts.

Courier Fee Included

• We will send your documents via TNT courier.
• We will email you the air bill number so you can track your package online.

Annual renewal fee: US $2000, includes:

• Resident agent for Trust and corporation
• Registered office for Trust and corporation
• Nominee directors for Trust and corporation
• Mail Forwarding Service for Trust and corporation

Only US$3,750