Offshore Company Formations

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1 Offshore Company Formations Catalogue 2016

2 Index Overview about offshore company formation services Available countries, rating and price overview... 4 Country Facts Bahamas Belize British Virgin Islands Cyprus Delaware Gibraltar Hong Kong Malta Marshall Islands Panama Seychelles UAE free z

3 Protecting your assets Incorporating an offshore company offers a wealth of financial and legal benefits to business owners, including asset protection, confidentiality, privacy and tax savings. Trust Leblanc & Williams to provide a discreet, personalised service that will continue to deliver returns for years to come. Specialist support Leblanc & Williams support clients across the globe, providing expert advice on offshore incorporation in all major jurisdictions. Offshore locations offer varying value propositions and need to be selected to suit individuals differing requirements a process which demands careful guidance every step of the way. Bespoke services At Leblanc & Williams, we prepare offshore solutions tailored to each client s unique circumstances, providing offshore registration services with a commitment to delivering consistently high service levels which is why most clients stay with us for the long term. Expert service With more than 45 years of company formation experience to draw on, Leblanc & Williams have the expertise to incorporate offshore companies anywhere in the world. We provide free, no-obligation consultations so we can understand clients goals, explore available options and prepare tailored solutions in every case. If you re unsure about whether going offshore is the right move for you, we can give you some hst advice to help you decide. On your side We re in it for the long haul. Clients can be sure we ll handle each incorporation with the professionalism, discretion and commitment it deserves. Our extensive experience means we re well qualified to help you select the right jurisdiction for your business; we know how to avoid bureaucracy and make the offshore formation as simple, fast and efficient as we can. Page 3

4 Jurisdiction Rating Total Bahamas 1, Belize 1, British Virgin Islands 1, Cyprus 1, Delaware Gibraltar 1, Hong Kong 1, Malta 3, Marshall Islands 1, Panama 1, Seychelles 1, UAE free trade z 6, Besides those incorporation services we also have a number of packages available tailored for special purpose corporations and holdings. Property Management 4, Wealth Management 4, Family Foundation 4, Offshore Yacht Charter Corporation 1, We can also assist with company formation services in Andorra Guernsey Ireland Mauritius Singapore Switzerland Page 4

5 Facts about offshore company formations Bahamas The Bahamas are a chain of islands in Caribbean with a population of approximately 320,000 people. They gained independence from the UK in Their legal system is common law based on the English model. The Bahamas are of the wealthiest Caribbean countries whilst the main sources of income are tourism and offshore services. Bahamas has a long and reputed history as registrar of offshore companies. It is a classic zero tax country with no auditing or account filing requirements. In combination with nominee directors and shareholders it offers the highest level of confidentiality currently available. The Bahamas are an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: finance & management franchise patents, trademarks, rights and licenses wealth planning Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 5

6 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities International Business Company, IBC Ltd, Inc, Corp, SA English are available 50,000 USD zero tax do not have to be disclosed in not required slightly elevated fast Bank, Insurance, Casino, Adult Entertainment Company formation package Bahamas: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 6

7 Facts about offshore company formations Belize Belize is situated in Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, with a population of approximately 340,000 people. Belize gained independence from the UK in It s legal system is common law based on the English model. The main source of income is tourism. Belize has a long and reputed history as registrar of offshore companies. Belize offers especially attractive conditions for company formations. In combination with nominee directors and shareholders it offers the highest level of confidentiality currently available. Attractive rates, highest reputation and fast turnarounds make Belize of the most recommended offshore jurisdictions. Belize is an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: audio and film production broadcasting communication design & multimedia services e-commerce services entertainment hosting services import-export IT & programming services manufacturing network marketing outsourcing promotion publishing sales search engine optimization training, teaching, coaching translation whole sale Page 7

8 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities International Business Company, IBC Ltd, Inc, Corp, SA, AS, AG English are available 50,000 USD zero tax do not have to be disclosed in not required basic fast Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Belize: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 8

9 Facts about offshore company formations British Virgin Islands The British Virgin Islands, often abbreviated as BVI, are a group of islands situated in the Caribbean with a population of approximately 30,000 people. They are a self-governing overseas territory of the UK and accordingly the legal system is English common law. The main sources of income are tourism and offshore services. The BVI have been amongst the first countries offering offshore company registrations back in the 1980s and therefore enjoy excellent reputation. To keep their reputation at this highest level they apply very strict compliance which makes registrations more complex, bureaucratic and slower than in other jurisdictions. The British Virgin Islands are an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: finance & Management franchise patents, trademarks, rights and licenses wealth planning Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 9

10 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities International Business Company, IBC Ltd, Inc, Corp, SA English are available 50,000 USD zero tax do not have to be disclosed in not required elevated fast Bank, Insurance, Casino, Adult Entertainment Company formation package British Virgin Islands: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 10

11 Facts about offshore company formations Cyprus Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea with a population of approximately 1.2 million people. The island is split into the northern, Turkish regulated part and into the southern part known as Republic of Cyprus. We will always refer to the southern part which is a EU member state since Cyprus is a very interesting low tax jurisdiction. Being a EU member state, companies incorporated in Cyprus are allowed to trade within the entire EU, can apply for European VAT numbers but face taxes of only approximately 12.5% - with several forms of income being even fully exempt. That means Cyprus companies underlie accounting, auditing and filing requirements but combine attractive low taxation with good reputation. Cyprus is an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: businesses that require a EU registration consulting e-commerce services publishing training, teaching, coaching whole sale Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 11

12 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities Limited Company Ltd Greek are available 1,000 EUR 12.5% corporate income tax have to be filed annually is required basic approximately week Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Cyprus: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 12

13 Facts about offshore company formations Delaware Delaware is located in the Northeast of the United States with a population of approximately 930,000 people. It s favorable corporate laws make it the preferred place to incorporate companies in the United States and it currently has more than 1 million companies registered, including most fortune 500 companies. Delaware became popular for offshore incorporators as could register a company in Delaware but was not forced to apply for a US tax registration. This has however changed and nowadays US regulation require all US registered entities to declare worldwide income in the United States. This might not be enforced strictly so far but it is expected to hit most Delaware companies in the next years. It is therefore no longer recommended using Delaware companies to hold assets. Delaware is an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: businesses that require a US registration affordable structure for high risk businesses Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 13

14 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities General Corporation Ltd, Inc, Corp English are available 1,000 USD state and federal taxes apply have to be filed annually is required basic fast Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Delaware: Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 14

15 Facts about offshore company formations Gibraltar Gibraltar is an overseas territory of the UK on the southern border of Spain with a population of approximately 29,000 people. It is not a member of the EU. The main sources of income are shipping trade and offshore services. Gibraltar is a reputed low tax jurisdiction. Corporate income tax is 10%. That means Gibraltar companies underlie accounting, auditing and filing requirements but combine attractive low taxation with excellent reputation. Gibraltar is an interesting jurisdiction for the following business activities: consulting finance & management energy production, trade and distribution whole sale Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 15

16 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities Limited Company Ltd English are available 2,000 GIP 10% corporate tax have to be filed annually is required basic approximately week Bank, Insurance, Casino, Adult Entertainment Company formation package Gibraltar: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 16

17 Facts about offshore company formations Hong Kong Hong Kong is a city state in East Asia with a population of over 7 million people. Although in 1997 sovereignty was transferred from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong kept a high degree of autonomy. The main sources of income are international trade and finance. Hong Kong is a very interesting low tax jurisdiction. It separates between local and international income and applies different tax rates. Local income is taxed at 16.5% whilst international income is often taxed at 0%. That means Hong Kong companies underlie accounting, auditing and filing requirements but combine attractive low taxation with excellent reputation. Hong Kong is an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: consulting finance & management franchise patents, trademarks, rights and licenses Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 17

18 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities Limited Company Ltd English are available 1,000 HKD 16.5% on local, 0% on international income have to be filed annually is required basic approximately week Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Hong Kong: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 18

19 Facts about offshore company formations Malta Malta consists of a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Tunisia. Malta has a population of approximately 413,000 people and therewith is the smallest EU member state. It has a mixed legal system between English common law and civil law. The main sources of income are foreign trade, manufacturing and tourism. On the first view Malta does not offer mentionable tax benefits as the official tax rate is 35%. However, by adding a Maltese holding, the later is enabled to claim tax refunds resulting in a final tax rate of only 5%. Malta is an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: businesses that require a EU registration businesses that seek highest reputation Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 19

20 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities Limited Company Ltd English are available 1,165 EUR 300 EUR 5% when combined with a local holding have to be filed annually is required slightly elevated approximately week licenses can be obtained Company formation package Malta: 3, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: 2, Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 20

21 Facts about offshore company formations Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands are a chain of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, with a population of approximately 71,000 people. They gained independence from the US-administered UN trusteeship in They have a mixed legal system between US and English common law, customary law and local statutes. Their main source of income are financial assistance and military lease payments from the USA. The Marshall Islands are a relatively small provider of offshore registrations but offer very professional services. It is a classic zero tax country with no auditing or account filing requirements. The registrar does not list nor reveal corporate officers which sometimes means a high level of confidentiality but sometimes causes compliance issues. The Marshall Islands are an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: yacht chrter yacht registration Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 21

22 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities International Business Company, IBC Ltd, Inc, Corp English are available 50,000 USD zero tax do not have to be disclosed in not required basic fast Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Marshall Islands: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 22

23 Facts about offshore company formations Panama Panama is situated in Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, with a population of approximately 3.6 million people. Panama gained independence from Colombia in It s legal system is civil law. The main sources of income are the Panama canal with it s connected service industry such as logistics, free z, vessel registration and container ports, and the offshore sector with company formation, offshore banking and insurance. Panama has a long and reputed history as registrar of offshore companies. It is a classic zero tax country with no auditing or account filing requirements. In combination with nominee directors and shareholders it offers the highest level of confidentiality currently available. Panama is an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: audio and film production broadcasting communication entertainment e-commerce services outsourcing publishing Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 23

24 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities International Business Company, IBC Ltd, Inc, Corp, SA, AG Spanish three are available 10,000 USD zero tax do not have to be disclosed in not required basic approximately week Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Panama: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 24

25 Facts about offshore company formations Seychelles The Seychelles are an archipelago in the indian ocean with a population of approximately 92,000 people. The Seychelles gained independence from the UK in They have a mixed legal system between English common law and French civil law. The main sources of income are tourism and fishing. The Seychelles have a long and reputed history as registrar of offshore companies. They offer especially attractive conditions for company formations. In combination with nominee directors and shareholders they offer the highest level of confidentiality currently available. Attractive rates, highest reputation and fast turnarounds make the Seychelles of the most recommended offshore jurisdictions. The Seychelles are an ideal jurisdiction for the following business activities: architecture aviation consulting energy production, trade and distribution engineering marketing merchandising patents, trademarks, rights and licenses production real estate developments transporation yacht charter yacht registration Page 25

26 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities International Business Company, IBC Ltd, Inc, Corp, SA, AS, AG English are available 100,000 USD zero tax do not have to be disclosed in not required basic fast Bank, Insurance, Casino Company formation package Seychelles: 1, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 26

27 Facts about offshore company formations UAE free trade z The free trade z is located about 45 minutes from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It allows to register companies with 100% foreign ownership which is important as in the remaining UAE foreigners cannot own more than 49% of a company. Free z companies underlie accounting, auditing and filing requirements but are fully tax exempt. The UAE free trade z is an interesting jurisdiction for the following business activities: consulting finance & management energy production, trade and distribution whole sale Each jurisdiction has its own unique advantages, which can be chosen to optimise benefits to your business. Please get in touch with of our consultants so we can offer advice on the jurisdiction that best suits your own circumstances. We enjoy co-operative relationships with reputable banks across the world and can arrange business checking accounts, letters of credit, credit cards and merchant account operations. We can also assist with forex and stock trading accounts and, of course, with classic offshore savings accounts. A virtual office provides your offshore company with a presence in of the capital cities of the world, while still keeping its offshore tax status. The service includes an address for receipt of documents plus dedicated ph and fax numbers. Page 27

28 The Facts type of company allowed suffixes Language min directors min shareholders nominee services share capital capital pay up personal appreance taxation accounts auditing compliance registration restricted activities Free Z Establishment FZE English are available 1,000 AED zero tax have to be filed annually is required slightly elevated approximately week Bank, Insurance, Casino, Adult Entertainment Company formation package UAE free trade z: 6, Please review our web site for the complete list of included services. In addition, the following three services are recommend for all offshore structures: Privacy protection and confidentiality package: 5, Offshore business checking account: Virtual office services in London: Page 28

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