APGI Offshore Jurisdictions
Overseas Company Incorporation and Jurisdictions
NEW OFFSHORE COMPANY INCORPORATION JURISDICTIONS AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN ADDED!
APGI offers a wide variety of overseas countries and areas for LLC formation. We have selected the following jurisdictions for their stability, privacy laws, low maintenance fees, ease of incorporation as well as tax reduction benefits. We do however offer additional services together with additional areas which are not listed. If you require additional information, please, feel free to contact us. We have provided a brief summary of each area benefits, pricing, as well as a direct link to the information page for each jurisdiction.
What is Offshore Company Incorporation?
Offshore company incorporation is the activity of establishing a legal entity known as a company or corporation in the jurisdiction which is not that in which the director or the beneficial owner currently resides. In many cases such companies are established in jurisdictions which are well known for their tax advantages as well is their ease of operation. Some jurisdictions which have been well known in the past four offshore company incorporation are the BVI, Belize, Nevis, and Panama; to name a few. Incorporation in an offshore jurisdiction is relatively simple. It can easily be achieved by submitting the memorandum and articles of association to the registry which handles offshore and corporations in the jurisdiction. In most jurisdictions companies can be formed within 24 to 48 hours and original documents can be had within a day or so after incorporation.
How to use an Offshore Company Incorporation?
An offshore company can be used for quite a few activities. Many individuals as well as companies use their offshore incorporation for investing, tax reduction, international trade, e-commerce, consulting companies, import export companies, as well as many other business models. There are also quite a few people who use offshore corporations in order to protect their privacy as well as their personal finances. As we know asset protection features are one of the most sought after features when incorporating a company outside of the jurisdiction in which one conducts business or resides. There're many more uses for the offshore company and each and every individual should consider these uses based on their specific needs.
Why Incorporate an Offshore Company?
In today's world full of economic turmoil, one must protect himself from potential hazards which could separate the individual with the company from his or her assets. Offshore company incorporation is one of the best methods in which to guarantee the safety and well-being of one's assets by placing these assets under the domain of the company and removing them from the direct ownership of the individual. By doing so, the assets are no longer reachable through the individual allowing them to be safely shielded from those who wish to obtain them for less than ethical legal methods. Assets can also be held out of the reach of certain government bodies and agencies via the offshore company. By coupling an offshore company incorporation with an offshore trust and bank account, one can place their assets in such a structure which has often times been considered completely bulletproof.
APGI, S.A. Jurisdiction Information
| Jurisdiction | Benefits | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | Excellent for technical, internet related, and software developing companies. | Tax Free |
| Belize | Highly flexible legislation with quick and efficient service. English speaking with low fees. | Tax Free |
| BVI | A BVI company provides a very cost effective overseas vehicle. This type of company can be used as a holding company or an investment company holding an offshore bank account, but is not particularly recommended for high profile trading companies seeking new clients due to the lack of public registers. | IBC |
| Costa Rica (Anonymous) | Not considered as an offshore company. Low fees and is excellent of e-commerce as well as opening bank accounts and investing. | Tax Free -
NOT OFFERED |
| Costa Rica (Limited) | Not considered as an offshore company. Low fees and is excellent of e-commerce as well as opening bank accounts and investing. | Tax Free -
NOT OFFERED |
| Cyprus | EU Company offering a wealth of tax treaties as well as tax advantages. | EU |
| Delaware | Excellent jurisdiction, because it is not usually recognized as a tax haven jurisdiction but a reputable US jurisdiction. | USA |
| Dominica | One person needed to form IBC and no required annual meetings. | OFFSHORE GAMING |
| Florida | Excellent and economic company for those who need a US presence. | USA |
| Gibraltar | The Gibraltar tax exempt limited company is usually used and is useful where profits are made, e.g. if the offshore company is to be used to invest in shares or place monies on deposit in a bank or used for a trading activity, the company pays a fixed annual tax to the Government of Gibraltar and is exempt from any further taxes in Gibraltar. Excellent reputation, cost effective and bilingual (speaking English and Spanish). EU territory with special status. | Tax Exempt
On Request |
| Isle if Man | For trading companies, a popular choice with good infrastructure and respectability. The exempt company being the most popular. It is exempt from taxes in the IOM. An Isle of Man company can register for VAT. There is no requirement to disclose the name of the beneficial owner to the Isle of Man authorities. | Tax Exempt -
On Request |
| Malta | Not a new jurisdiction for offshore companies, but a change in the law has now made this an attractive place due to low income tax. | Not considered a tax haven by OECD |
| Marshall Islands | For companies not requiring a high profile a Marshall Island company provides a very cost-effective, flexible alternative. This type of company can be used as a holding company or an investment company but is not particularly recommended for high profile trading companies seeking new clients due to the lack of public registers. | Investing |
| Mauritius GBC2 | An all purpose International Business Company which can perticipate in as well as undertake a wealth of activities offshore. | IBC |
| Mauritius GBC1 | Can provide offshore financial services as well as take advantage of tax credits and no capital gains taxes. | GBC1 |
| Nevada | Corporate stockholders, directors and officers need not live, or even hold meetings in Nevada, or be a U.S.A. Citizen. Corporation directors need not be stockholders. Corporate officers and directors of a Nevada Corporation or a Nevada Limited Liability Company are protected from personal liability when incorporating lawful business policies and practices. The Silver State is the best state to incorporate in, bar none! Indeed, Nevada is one of the few states that does not exact a corporation income tax on your Corporation or Limited Liability Company. By contrast, some states have imposed a corporation tax of up to $1000.00 per year. | USA |
| Nevis (IBC) | Typical Offshore IBC with the added feature of a US$25,000 non-refundable deposit by those suing the company to be deposited with the government. Current 2 week incoporation time. | Tax Free |
| New Zealand | There is great flexibility in the incorporation and management of a New Zealand Company. It has no capital requirements and has a simple and fast incorporation procedure. With no annual government fees a New Zealand Company can be very cost effective. If 25% or more of the shareholding is overseas there is an obligation to file annual financial accounts. | Easy Management |
| Panama (IBC) | Well established financial center with US$ denominated currency. Provides many flexible offshore vehicles. Can be used in conjunction with a Panama foundation. Efficient and cost effective. | Tax Free |
| Panama (Foundation) | Excellent asset protection tool. Can be used in conjunction with other offshore companies for added privacy. | Foundation |
| Seychelles IBC | Best choice for offshore company incorporation. Felxible and private as well as has the largest business type as well as company name possibilities in the offshore world today. | BEST OFFSHORE COMPANY |
| United Kingdom | A popular offshore jurisdiction due to its Common Law base and relative low cost incorporation fees compared to other European trading nations. A UK company where trading outside the UK can be sheltered from UK taxation when acting in an agency or broker capacity. The UK has now introduced The Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and whilst having corporate characteristics and legal capacity in its own right, trading income is taxed like a partnership. Therefore if owned by non-UK tax payers and has no source income it falls outside charge to UK tax. | EU/Merchant Accounts |
| Uruguay SAFI | Uruguay is South America's only low- tax, offshore jurisdiction. Much in the same way as countries such as Holland, Uruguay offers off-shore corporations to serve various needs: as low-tax holding companies, as a way to protect assets and income or as vehicles for sophisticated security operations. | NO LONGER OFFERED |
