Hey community!
I am looking into a lot of offshore incorporation options, and would like to know what are your thoughts on let's say top5-10 best!
Any thought on Belize, Cooks islands, Panama, BVI, Lichtenstein, Denmark and Malta? Pros and cons?
THANKS!
Good question. I have had clients and customers with these questions in the past. Some of the laws in these jurisdictions have changed quite a lot in last few years, so make sure you base your decisions only on the latest and most accurate information. For example, Liechtenstein for many years had absolute confidentiality in its corporate records, but my understanding is that has changed drastically, because Liechtenstein has been anxious to get its name of the tax blacklists of other European countries. Definitely, don't presume confidentiality where there is in fact none or much less than there used to be or where tax treatment in general may no longer be optimal or attractive.
There are several countries/territories not on on your list that you should perhaps add, including Gibraltar, Bulgaria and Andorra:
For example, there is no VAT, withholding or turnover tax in Gibraltar.
The standard corporation tax rate for Gibraltar sourced income is 10% and there is no tax on investment income, dividends, or capital gains. Companies are taxed on profits for the financial year on income accrued or derived in Gibraltar. Profits of foreign companies are taxed at the same rate as resident companies.
Bulgaria has only a 5% tax on distributed income.
Good luck with your research!
