U.S. Entity Structure Benefits
Have you wanted to know the benefits of entity structures in the United States? What are the liability protections, the tax implications and the formation and maintenance requirements? This is your one stop shop to learn it all. The best part is, you can compare the structures to see what…
ARGENTINA EQUIVALENT GOOD STANDING – WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO GET ONE
In Argentina, the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights oversees the Inspección General de Justicia (IGJ) which is the Superintendency of Corporations in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The accessibility of corporate and public records has waxed and waned under different Argentinian presidents – from reasonably open access to…
BVI To Launch New Tax Administration Platform
The British Virgin Islands’ Inland Revenue Department is to introduce a new platform from early next year to automate the administration of all taxes and licenses. The Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System – SIGTAS 3.0 – is to be introduced from February 2023, the Government said. The…
Switzerland To Share Tax Data With 12 More States
At its meeting on May 18, 2022, the Swiss Federal Council approved the dispatch on the introduction of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AEOI) with 12 other partner countries. Specifically, the Federal Council intends to exchange information on financial accounts with the following other partner…
Seychelles Company Formation
Introduction to the Seychelles A byword for tropical beauty, the Seychelles is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean to the north east of Madagascar. However, as well as being a popular tourist destination, the Seychelles has established itself on the map as a modern and competitive offshore financial…
Singapore Company Formation
Located in South East Asia, Singapore has emerged as the region’s premier business and trade hub. With a highly developed and successful free market economy the city-state enjoys an open and corruption-free environment, legal and political stability, and a low tax regime. Singapore has long been ranked highly for…
Ireland Company Formation
Due to its low corporate tax rate, business-friendly government, use of the English language, and its common law heritage, Ireland has become a favored destination for foreign companies entering the EU marketplace, especially those from the United States. Foreign investors are represented across numerous economic sectors, in particular manufacturing, information…
British Virgin Islands Company Formation
British Virgin Islands Company Formation The British Virgin Islands Business Company format has arguably been the most popular offshore corporate vehicle of the last 20 to 30 years. A brief introduction to the BVI’s legal framework as well as its tax rules, companies legislation and limited company format are…
Hong Kong International Focus
Hong Kong is a densely populated 400-square-mile peninsula and collection of islands in south-eastern China, home to more than seven million people, and it certainly punches above its weight in international terms. In this feature we explore what makes Hong Kong into a thriving, world-leading business and financial centre. Introduction…
UK To Introduce Register Of Overseas Entities
In March, the UK government introduced a new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act. Under the Act, a Register of Overseas Entities will be created and maintained by the Companies House. The development is part of the government’s strategy to combat money laundering and economic crime. The Act will also…