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  Offshore Bank Account Opening: Paper and Privacy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The lack of professionalism and hypocrisy of much of the traditional offshore industry is nowhere more evident than in the intrusive levels of scrutiny clients are subjected to before being allowed to incorporate a tax haven company or open an offshore bank account.
Those offshore incorporators that cite intrusive documentary requirements as a precondition for doing business are acting in the nervous hope of not offending their new masters.
The latter group are the bread and butter of any offshore jurisdiction -- and they now have to either accept intrusion (which, as intended, strips the last vestiges of privacy from their offshore activities), or take their business to more welcoming jurisdictions and providers.
www.offshore-fox.com /financial-privacy/offshore_banking_0203.html   (852 words)

  
 Offshore financial industry in The Cook Islands, Central South Pacific   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
THE Cook Islands offshore industry was conceived in 1981 as the result of a joint mission between the Cook Islands Government and the Cook Islands financial services industry.
The industry can provide a comprehensive range of trustee and corporate services to the offshore investor with the attraction that the tax rate for all offshore entities is zero, guaranteeing tax neutrality.
The offshore industry has a reputation for being progressive and innovative and is at the forefront of offshore industries worldwide.
www.ck /offshore.htm   (268 words)

  
 Offshore Oil and Gas Information Information at Business.com
The principal activity of the Group is the provision of offshore contract drilling services on a dayrate basis and offshore drilling management services on a dayrate or fixed-price (turnkey) basis.
Gulfmark Offshore Inc. The Group's principal activity is to operate offshore support vessels, principally in the North Sea and Southeast Asia.
Stolt Offshore S.A. (formerly Stolt Comex Seaway S.A.), incorporated in Luxembourg, is a leading subsea contractor to the offshore oil and gas industry.
www.business.com /directory/energy_and_environment/oil_and_gas/offshore   (3151 words)

  
 ::Manufacturing in Mexico with The Offshore Group::
The Offshore Group’s ISO 9001:2000 certified Shelter Program was established in 1986.
Offshore's client firms control 100% of their manufacturing processes and quality assurance functions.
Companies that choose to enter the Maquiladora Program through The Offshore Group do so via a direct contract with Offshore International, Inc. They are able to initiate operations in Mexico quickly and profitably without actually establishing a legal presence there, and without making many of the expenditures typically associated with such start-ups.
www.offshoregroup.com   (200 words)

  
 Offshore banking, havens, jurisdictions & tax havens: Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Monaco, Montserrat, Nauru ...
The fact that the six islands making up the Netherlands Antilles were one of the first offshore financial and tax planning centers offering a combination of low tax rates and a tax treaty network has proved an attractive feature to international investors, notwithstanding the unilateral termination of the U.S.-Antilles Income Tax Treaty in 1987.
Offshore companies incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles are taxed at between 2.4% and 3% on offshore income and are exempt of capital gains tax.
Offshore companies are not allowed to carry on any business within the Netherlands Antilles unless they get approval from the Central Bank.
www.offshore-manual.com /224_3.html   (7558 words)

  
 Oil & Gas Journal, Offshore, OG&PE, OGJ Financial Journal, OGJ Latin America
Tekoil & Gas Corp. has filed both the offshore and onshore permitting applications for the purpose of completing a 245-sq km 3D seismic survey for the first of three prospects in eastern Canada.
China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) for Block 03/27 and a geophysical agreement for Block 28/20, both in the Pearl River Mouth basin, with privately held Texas American Resources Co. (TARC), Austin.
Bidding rounds in Trinidad & Tobago's 2005 offshore campaign are expected to commence at the end of November, according to the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI).
os.pennnet.com   (4961 words)

  
 Offshore company incorporation, Company formation, off-shore companies in Cyprus
Offshore companies and/or offshore trusts are not the illicit hideaways that many would have you believe.
Offshore Company Formation Services and Offshore Banking and was founded in 1997 by accountants Mr.
Offshore Company Formation Services and Offshore Banking is ready to provide professional offshore companies incorporation in safe, confidential and stable jurisdiction; supplementary offshore services such as: offshore banking, nominee services, offshore international merchant accounts, great customer support, affordable prices.
www.offshore-company.org   (312 words)

  
 Offshore Bank Accounts: (Anonymous) Offshore Account for IBC, Offshore Anonymous Banking
We are the official agent or representative for well established and prestigious onshore and offshore banks in which you can open an offshore company account and in most cases an account number will be immediately provided to you.
We are able to assist you in the opening of an offshore account for your IBC in a private offshore Bank in Dominica for commercial and investment purposes.
We are able to introduce you to a well established private offshore bank in St. Vincent in which you may open your offshore account for commercial and investment purposes.
www.goccp.com /ENG/offshore-accounts/Offshore_Account.htm   (1091 words)

  
 Offshore Banking & Offshore Investing with Be Sure Offshore
When contemplating offshore banking and investments, never underestimate the importance of local knowledge especially from a credible and reliable source.
At Be Sure Offshore, we offer the services of experienced banking professionals to aid you in your offshore banking.
Be Sure Offshore Ltd was established to provide complete offshore asset protection services and asset protection planning for prospective investors seeking to do business in The Bahamas and the Caribbean.
www.besureoffshore.com   (174 words)

  
 Pros And Cons Of Offshore Investing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
However, the trustor of an offshore asset-protection fund will still be taxed on the trust’s income (the revenue made from investments under the trust entity), even if that income has not been distributed.
Setting up an offshore corporation may mean steep legal fees, corporate or account registration fees and in some cases investors are even required to own property (a residence) in the country in which they have an offshore account or operate a holding company.
Offshore investment is beyond the means of most investors, and above the risk tolerance of others.
www.investopedia.com /articles/02/020602.asp   (1448 words)

  
 Offshore
Offshore investment is not only for UK expatriates and foreign nationals living in UK; nor is it only for the super rich and famous.
By using offshore bonds, a gross investment situation can be had along with the ability to use the accumulated funds at a later date to purchase suitable pension to take advantage of tax incentives
Tax deferral - as offshore bonds are “non income producing assets” they may be encashed at a time to mitigate tax liabilities e.g.
www.fredw.clara.net /id39.htm   (458 words)

  
 Outsourcing - Offshore Outsourcing - The Ongoing Political Debate
Turner is concerned not only about states losing immediate revenue to offshore workers but also about longer-term costs.
Another factor that often gets overlooked is this -- foreign offshore outsourcers now reaping these benefits had to pay their dues to break into the American market.
She also sees the wisdom of offshore companies making concessions to the states that bring them so much profit - she believes they might share "their intellectual property, rigor, and methodology to improve the software development processes within the state."
www.outsourcing-offshore.com /debate.html   (873 words)

  
 Offshore Incorporation, Offshore company formation and Offshore bank account   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Many of the largest businesses in the world structure themselves in offshore jurisdictions and use offshore banks to reduce their tax exposure and to protect their assets.
It isn't necessary, though, you can establish your offshore identity and banking network for a thousand times less than the typical cost to a big company.
First, we provide you with your offshore company formed in a respectable location with good confidentiality laws and bearer shares that will protect the identity of the beneficial owners.
www.offshoreinc.net   (852 words)

  
 Offshore Banking, offshore bank accounts, offshore Company Formation (incorporation) and offshore asset ptorection ...
The offshore banking and financial world is designed to facilitate protection of wealth, hard-earned assets, as well as conducting business, in a confidential and private manner utilizing the advantages offered by offshore bank accounts, and proper corporate formation, structuring and planning. 
Offshore Company Formation / Incorporation services in Belize, Costa Rica, Gibraltar, Malta, Nevis, Panama, Seychelles, St. Vincent and many of the other financial havens around the globe.
GOING OFFSHORE with your finances is the first step towards reclaiming your personal and financial privacy, and protecting your, family's, and your own future well being.
www.offshoresecrets.com   (456 words)

  
 Offshore Companies: Caribbean Jurisdictions: Commonwealth of Dominica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Although there is in the United States the legal requirement to report holdings in offshore companies to the local tax authorities, no matter how restrictive these rules may be a greater tax savings may be achieved by the use of an offshore company rather than a company incorporated in one's country of residence;
At any rate the affairs of an offshore company can only be enquired into where its principal is found guilty of a criminal offence in his country of residence and that offence is an offence for which he would have been criminally liable in the offshore jurisdiction had the same been committed there.
Having your assets in an offshore company almost always makes its principal a more difficult target for a lawsuit and this is especially true if the shares in the offshore company have been placed in a trust.
www.taxhavenco.com /osm/carib-cod.html   (864 words)

  
 Offshore Outsourcing World: Gecis Global reborn as Genpact
Offshore Outsourcing World is intended to be a daily news magazine focused on offshore outsourcing - or offshoring.
Readers will learn how to select an offshore provider, what countries are leading the offshoring revolution, what business processes, in addition to software development, can be outsourced (BPO), and even how to help an outsourcing team perform at a high level.
Offshore Outsourcing World is sponsored by the Eversun Software Corp. and is edited by Danny Sullivan.
www.enterblog.com   (935 words)

  
 Offshore Outsourcing World Blog - News & Events About Offshore Outsourcing World :: Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Offshore outsourcing to a destination like India increases the overall Value Created and hence Wealth of each of the countries involved, viz.
Offshore outsourcing to a destination like India increases the overall Value Created and hence Wealth of each of the companies or organizations involved, viz.
The global sourcing webinar series will cover a broad range of topics, from legal and tax issues that enterprises should consider when outsourcing or offshoring to a foreign country, to trends in global sourcing, the types of functions that can be outsourced, to a review of core capabilities of leading and emerging sourcing destinations.
www.offshoreoutsourcingworld.com   (1329 words)

  
 - Offshore companies, offshore trusts, offshore asset protection and other offshore business solutions -
We are ready to provide you Panama Offshore company at $690.00, Delaware LLC at $690.00, The Seychelles IBC at $780, Gibraltar offshore at $1,250, Arkanzas at $800.
In case you obtain offshore company from us we'll assist you in offshore account setting up for only $100.00 (bank commisions are not included).
With us, you can incorporate and maintain an offshore company, establish legal offshore asset protection, estate planning and tax reduction strategy, and get ready-made offshore decisions, schemes and consultations.
www.firstadvisor.com   (304 words)

  
 Intergraph Process, Power & Marine - Offshore Industry
For the Offshore Industry, Intergraph’s SmartPlant Enterprise offering for the Offshore Industry (featuring IntelliShip, SmartPlant 3D, and Smartplant Foundation) addresses offshore life cycle requirements with a full range of flexible facility design, production, and information management capabilities integrated into a single environment.
It provides Offshore Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) companies and Owner/Operators (O/Os) with better decision support capabilities to facilitate global design, production, and life cycle optimization – ultimately making the facility and the company more competitive.
Offshore Skill: Insight magazine reprint on how Intergraph solutions address platform design and operation.
ppm.intergraph.com /industries/offshore.asp   (449 words)

  
 Offshore Banks, offshore banking Channel Islands
Allied Irish Offshore is a registered business name of AIB Bank (CI) Limited in Jersey and of AIB Bank (Isle of Man) Limited in the Isle of Man.
In the 1980s the Ansbacher Group's offshore banking and trust activities were enhanced by the acquisition of interests in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands.
The Royal Bank of Scotland is part of the RBS group, and one of the largest offshore banks.
www.offshore-library.com /Offshore_banks/Channelislandbanks.htm   (1073 words)

  
 OffShore Asset Protection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In asset protection, the assets are not physically moved, rather the legal and equitable title to them is moved instead.
Once your assets have been transferred to an offshore entity independent of your person, they are safe.
Offshore asset protection systems are designed to vest the ownership of assets in an offshore entity that is unknown to anyone except you and your attorney.
www.carib-offshore.com /assetprotect.htm   (316 words)

  
 Yachts for Sale — Offshore Yachts Dealer & Broker
Offshore's Bill Crealock boat designs have earned their respect with superior construction, outstanding sea-keeping abilities, stunning good looks, and competitive prices.
Offshore West, Inc. is your authorized yacht dealer and broker for Offshore yacht sales.
One of our new Offshore yachts is sure to be a perfect match for all your safety, quality, and performance requirements.
www.offshorewest.com   (422 words)

  
 Lowtax.net - Offshore Tax, E-commerce and Information Resource
Offshore: what it is and who uses it; a review of the main business sectors operating offshore.
In Lowtax Jurisdictions we describe the thirty six top offshore jurisdictions in detail: the countries, their tax systems, their investment regimes, etc. and there is direct access to information about providers of offshore services.
Our 12 constantly updated intelligence report services cover every important aspect of 'offshore' and international tax-planning in depth, including banking secrecy, the 'unfair tax competition' saga, offshore funds, e-commerce, offshore gaming, and a host of other topical subjects.
www.lowtax.net   (586 words)

  
 Offshore Communications 2005
With an improved Technical Program, and keynote speakers addressing the delegates about topics which will provide insight to the demanding offshore environment and the need for innovative solutions and how to improve existing technologies, OC 2005 promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Companies who have been preoccupied with getting their operations back to normal can take advantage of these savings and register at their convenience without having to meet any registration deadlines.
Offshore Emergency Communications Communications providers and oil & gas operators will discuss lessons learned from Ivan, Dennis, Katrina and Rita and attempt to provide solutions to the ongoing problem of lost communications and power during and after major storms.
www.offshorecoms.com   (303 words)

  
 Offshore Web Solutions - Offshore Software Development and Web Development, Outsourcing Web Programming and Design, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Offshore Web Solutions is a fast growing offshore software development company located in Moscow, Russia.
It was founded in 2002 to deliver high-quality, world class offshore development services - web design and advanced client-server web application development outsourcing for customers worldwide.
Among the web projects developed by Offshore Web Solutions there are e-commerce solutions, B2B and CRM systems, pay-per-click portals, resource management applications, search engines and Web directories, online communities and forums.
www.offshore-web-solutions.com   (237 words)

  
 ^DevelopAll Inc is a US company providing onshore/offshore outsourcing solutions in IT and BPO Business Process ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Today, when offshoring has become a strategic imperative for companies of all sizes, the key to the success of this foreign affair lies in solid international experience, established relationships and advanced project management skills.
Our business model is a combination of offshore/onshore: We engage analysts, architects, strategists and project managers onshore, while the programmers and other professionals work offshore, allowing for a 24-hour work schedule on projects.
Our vast network of offshore teams always allows us to assign specialists with the right skills to match your outsourcing needs.
www.developall.com   (292 words)

  
 Asset protection - offshore trusts, company formations - TrustNet Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
We are staffed by a professional team of lawyers and accountants with a wealth of experience both in their respective professions as well as specifically in the offshore industry.
Offshore company formations from the British Virgin Islands, the Cook Islands, Hong Kong, Samoa, Singapore and Cayman and administration of the same.
Or, for the latest news relating to the offshore industry, please refer to our newsletters section.
www.trustnetgroup.com   (207 words)

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