Maksym Stepanenko
Managing Partner, Crystal Tax
International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.
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Offshore companies are very popular among entrepreneurs as they allow them to avoid taxation, do not submit reports to the fiscal authorities, do not conduct activities in the country of jurisdiction, and also guarantee a high level of protection for the rights of business owners.
The concept of offshore
Offshore translates literally "offshore" and in its classic form represents companies that are registered in countries that provide preferential tax treatment to entrepreneurs who do not conduct commercial activities in their territories. With such favourable business conditions, many businessmen seek to register their companies in special zones favourable to the development of enterprises - offshore.
The purpose of an offshore company
A business registered offshore obtains an exemption from financial reporting and taxation of profits. This right is protected by the laws of the country where the business is registered, as the existence of an offshore company does not contradict international laws at all.
The benefits of offshoring
The advantages of an offshore company include:
- ease of tax pressure on business - paying a flat fee in the country of registration instead of income tax, and the impossibility of double taxation;
- respect for confidentiality of information on business owners - access to it is very limited and the procedure for obtaining it is extremely complicated;
- no need to file financial statements.
Where is it better to register an offshore company
The choice of country to register an offshore company depends on the characteristics of the business and the conditions of the law in the territory of a particular zone to businesses. In Belize, for example, local legislation allows any activity other than doing business with residents and owners of real estate in the territory. The legislation of the British Virgin Islands allows the registration of funds and VISTA trusts. Gibraltar law requires a Gibraltar resident company to have a Gibraltar resident secretary, who becomes a representative of a local law firm.
How long does it take to register an offshore company
It takes 2-3 weeks to register an offshore company. It is possible to buy a ready-made offshore company without having to register, and then the time required to take possession of an offshore company will be considerably shortened.
Advantages of offshore processing
You can register your company offshore with Crystal Tax. The work of experienced professionals greatly speeds up the registration process and ensures that the necessary documentation is properly prepared. Opening an offshore company with the help of professionals offers the following advantages:
- Optimal time for preparation and certification of documents;
- qualified assistance in matters related to opening an offshore;
- guaranteed protection of confidential information;
- receipt of advice.
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