Onshore & Offshore Incorporation Archives - Flag Theory https://flagtheory.com/cn/topic/offshore-incorporation-blogs-services-cn/ Passports, Residency, Incorporation, Offshore Banking Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:56:45 +0000 cn hourly 1 https://flagtheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Onshore & Offshore Incorporation Archives - Flag Theory https://flagtheory.com/cn/topic/offshore-incorporation-blogs-services-cn/ 32 32 Establishing a Crypto Asset Business in the EU (A comprehensive guide on the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulations) https://flagtheory.com/cn/crypto-asset-business-eu/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:48:54 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=195750 Establishing a Crypto Asset Business in the EU (A comprehensive guide on the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulations) The European Union’s Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA or Regulation), was set to bring big changes to the crypto industry across Europe. With MiCA now fully in effect since December 30, 2024, it

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]]> Where to incorporate a DAO (2024) https://flagtheory.com/cn/where-to-incorporate-a-dao/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:23:47 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=193920 Where to incorporate a DAO An overview of a number of factors to consider when evaluating and determining the structure and legal domicile of a DAO, as well as its relevant regulatory, structuring and tax matters. The emergence of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) has introduced a complex legal landscape, demanding consideration of new governance models

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]]> Where to set up a private equity fund https://flagtheory.com/cn/private-equity-fund/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:10:24 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=189405 Where to set up a private equity fund An overview of a number of factors to consider when evaluating and determining the legal domicile of a private equity fund, as well as regulatory, structuring and tax matters related to private equity funds across various International Financial Centers Private equity funds are collective investment vehicles investing

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]]> Where to set up a cryptocurrency business (2020) https://flagtheory.com/cn/cryptocurrency-business-regulations/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:51:43 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=187378 Where to set up a cryptocurrency business (2020) An overview of the latest legal and regulatory developments for cryptocurrency businesses across various International Financial Centers During recent years, a large part of the cryptocurrency industry have been operating in an unregulated manner. Most of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, dealers and other crypto operators, as well as

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]]> The present and the future of Territorial Tax countries https://flagtheory.com/cn/territorial-tax-countries/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:41:23 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=186334 The Present and the Future of Territorial Tax Countries How is the source of income determined from a tax perspective?  We often find a number of clients that interpret that income is sourced where the monies for goods and services are paid i.e. the location of the clients. Following this approach, a company that is

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]]> What to consider when structuring an E-commerce Business https://flagtheory.com/cn/e-commerce-structuring/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:30:32 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19906 What to consider when structuring an E-commerce Business E-Tail, E-commerce, or online sales businesses are a common business activity we deal with when consulting for a new corporate structure at Flag Theory. There is a myriad of factors to look at when structuring an e-commerce company such as the place where the goods are manufactured,

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]]> Structuring and Taxes for Companies Doing Business in the EU https://flagtheory.com/cn/structuring-taxes-doing-business-eu/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:26:01 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19666 Structuring and Taxes for Companies Doing Business in the EU The European Union is one of the world’s largest trade blocs, accounting for approximately 15% of world trade. Its domestic common market, with free movement of goods, capital, services, and labor, is also one of the largest worldwide – with more than 500 million consumers,

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]]> Where to set up an Intellectual Property Holding Company https://flagtheory.com/cn/ip-intellectual-property-holding/ Mon, 20 May 2019 09:16:00 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19588 Where to set up an Intellectual Property Holding Company Utilizing an intellectual property holding company is one of the most common legal tax avoidance strategies out there. However recent measures by the OECD and EU have dramatically changed this landscape. We’ve stayed on top of these changes to empower you to explore and evaluate where

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]]> How to protect and structure an Intellectual Property Business https://flagtheory.com/cn/ip-intellectual-property-business/ Thu, 02 May 2019 01:30:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19495 How to protect and structure an Intellectual Property Business A few weeks ago, we talked about certain key aspects to consider when structuring a holding company, as well as reviewed a number of jurisdictions that may be interesting for holding company purposes. If you haven’t had the chance to read them, you can do it

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]]> How to set up a regulated Crypto CFD Brokerage https://flagtheory.com/cn/bitcoin-crypto-cfd-broker/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 02:29:36 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19405 What you should consider when setting up a regulated Crypto CFD Brokerage Contracts for Differences (CFDs) are cash-settled OTC derivative contracts which consist of agreements between a given trader and the broker which give the right to the trader to receive the difference between the current value of a given asset and its value in

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]]> What you should consider when setting up an Investment Fund https://flagtheory.com/cn/investment-fund/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:29:32 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19223 What you should consider when setting up an Investment Fund When it comes to setting up an investment fund there are a number of factors to consider that have a direct impact on the most suitable jurisdiction and structure model to pursue. These include not only fund regulatory aspects but also tax, business operations, cost,

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]]> Where to set up a Holding Company https://flagtheory.com/cn/where-to-set-up-a-holding-company/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:58:17 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19133 Where to set up a Holding Company In the previous letter, we were discussing some of the major benefits of using a holding company and how it can be used for asset protection, risk management, tax planning, and operational efficiency purposes. We also reviewed certain key aspects that one should consider when structuring a holding

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]]> What you should consider when setting up a Holding Company https://flagtheory.com/cn/holding-company/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:14:53 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19078 What you should consider when setting up a Holding Company Forming a holding company – an entity that holds and manages equity participations in subsidiaries or investments – may bring a number of benefits, but also has certain caveats and considerations that one should take into account. In this article, we have reviewed potential benefits

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]]> International Tax Landscape shake-up for Multinational Businesses https://flagtheory.com/cn/international-tax-landscape-beps/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:58:27 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=18914 International Tax Landscape shake-up for Multinational Businesses During the last weeks, we have been writing and reviewing significant amendments to corporate laws and tax laws in offshore jurisdictions to satisfy their commitments made pursuant to the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Inclusive Framework and the European Union Code of Conduct Group (EUCoCG) agenda.

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]]> More Corporate and Tax Legislation Changes of Offshore Companies https://flagtheory.com/cn/corporate-tax-laws-offshore-companies/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:53:04 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=18862 More Corporate and Tax Legislation Changes of Offshore Companies In the previous letter, we alerted you about the massive legislative changes occurring across all offshore jurisdictions to comply with the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Inclusive Framework and the European Union Code of Conduct Group (EUCoCG) agenda. These changes mainly affected international business

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]]> Massive Changes to Offshore Tax Regimes and Economic Substance Requirements https://flagtheory.com/cn/legislation-changes-offshore-tax-regimes-economic-substance/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:03:14 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=18611 Massive legislation changes affecting Offshore Tax Regimes and Economic Substance Requirements Massive change has swept the offshore industry lately, largely as a result of pressure from the EU and the OECD. As a result of the pressure, many countries have overhauled their tax and company regimes in accordance with perceived EU acceptance. Why the reason

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]]> What the Singapore Payment Services Act means for Fintech and Crypto Businesses https://flagtheory.com/cn/singapore-payment-services-act-crypto-fintech/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:46:59 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17916 What the Singapore Payment Services Act means for Fintech and Crypto Businesses Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Monday January 21st, 2019 Singapore is one of the most important financial centers worldwide and the Asian hub for the Fintech Industry. Businesses innovating in the financial services industry are setting up there due to a number of

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]]> Where to set up a Securities Token Exchange https://flagtheory.com/cn/securities-token-exchange/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 07:40:04 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17865 What is the best country to set up a Securities Token Exchange? Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Friday, January 11th, 2019 A few weeks ago we were discussing in this article why the crypto fundraising trend is turning from utility to securities tokens and why a tokenized securities market might be the key factor for

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]]> Where to set up an International Business – Part 4: Europe https://flagtheory.com/cn/multinational-business-europe/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:11:19 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17398 Where to set up a Multinational Business – Part 4: Europe Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Wednesday December 5th, 2018 During the last weeks, we’ve been discussing structuring options for cross-border businesses. First we reviewed some of the key aspects to consider when incorporating offshore or onshore and how one could leverage the best of

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]]> Where to set up an International Business – Part 3: The Americas https://flagtheory.com/cn/set-up-global-business-americas/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:48:19 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17354 Where to set up a Global Business – Part 3: The Americas Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 In the first chapter of “Where to set up your international business”, we highlighted some of the advantages and disadvantages encountered when incorporating your global business offshore vs onshore, and how a well-designed group

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]]> Where to set up an International Business – Part 2: Asia https://flagtheory.com/cn/set-up-international-business-asia/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:32:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17320 Where to set up an international business – Part 2: Asia Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Friday, November 23rd, 2018 In the previous article, we discussed how international businesses can take advantage of structuring opportunities available across the globe. We also reviewed some key facts, pros, cons and caveats one must consider when structuring your

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]]> 在何处注册国际企业–第一部分：离岸vs在岸 https://flagtheory.com/cn/%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%95%e5%a4%84%e6%b3%a8%e5%86%8c%e5%9b%bd%e9%99%85%e4%bc%81%e4%b8%9a-%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%80%e9%83%a8%e5%88%86%ef%bc%9a%e7%a6%bb%e5%b2%b8vs%e5%9c%a8%e5%b2%b8/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:23:17 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17710 在何处注册国际企业–第一部分：离岸vs在岸 Flag Theory 周刊 — 2018年11月16日，星期五 国际企业相比本地“实体”企业（尤其是对于数字企业）的主要优势之一是，其可能有能力选择最佳的战略司法管辖区来经营企业。对于国际企业的设立，首先需要清楚的是，您想注册在岸企业还是离岸企业，或者二者兼顾。 我们将离岸企业–恰当名称为IBC或国际企业公司–定义为在税务中立的司法管辖区注册成立的公司，通常不是其所注册司法管辖区的税务居民，并且无账户备案或其它报告要求。 就其本身而言，在岸公司是一个法人实体，是其注册司法管辖区的税务居民，并且通常受到一定程度的税务和财务报告要求的约束。 离岸注册可以为在高税收地点进行“在岸”注册提供显著优势。但是，某些警告必须给予考虑，并且根据您的业务活动、业务要求、供应商和客户以及您的个人情况，离岸注册可能并不合适。 接下来，我们将讨论您在进行离岸公司注册或/和在岸公司注册时，应考虑的一些关键因素。在之后的文章中，我们将讨论一些司法管辖区中您应考虑的一些关键层面，其可能帮助您确定这些司法管辖区是否适合您的特定业务。 税务及持续性合规 税务通常是企业家设立离岸公司的首要原因。 离岸公司通常无需在所注册的司法管辖区进行纳税，并且通常公司的合规负担也是最小的。根据法律规定，公司必须保留会计记录，但可能无需提交此记录。 无需审计，无需备案，只需支付年续期费就足以让您的公司保持良好的信誉。 这使得离岸公司的维持没有在岸公司那样繁琐和昂贵。   然而，存在一个问题。若离岸公司的结构不合理，那么它有可能被视为该公司的实际管理地所在的司法管辖区的税务居民。这是因为在多数司法管辖区中，企业税务居留是由企业的实际管理地所决定的。这有时被称为受控外国所有权（controlled foreign ownership），有时又被称为推定所有权（constructive ownership）。针对由核心管理层控制的非税务居民公司的确切税法因司法管辖区而异。 举一个简单的例子，若您在英国运营一个伯利兹公司，那么该公司可能被视为英国的税务居民，并且受英国的税务和合规要求的约束。您可能有法律义务需要对该公司进行披露，并且税务当局可能会将其视为税务居民公司。 此外，若您或您的本地实体持有离岸公司的某些所有权份额，并且您的居住国已颁布“受控外国公司”（CFC）法，那么该离岸公司可能将被视为CFC，而且其收入可能需缴纳企业所得税，即使该收入尚未进行分配。 我们已在我们的司法管辖区对比软件Incorporations.io中启动了一个过滤器，其中列出了一些出台或未出台CFC法的国家，但是，这并不能保证正确性和即时性。受控外国公司法的影响和要求因国家而异，因此您必须向您居住国的税务顾问进行咨询。 要缴纳美国的企业所得税。https://definitions.uslegal.com/e/effectively-connected-income-eci/ 】 您可以查看您实际运营所在国和/或您的利益相关者所在国的双边税务协定（DTA）下的税收优惠的有效性，以最大程度减少潜在的税务负担，而这些通常不适用于离岸公司。例如，某些司法管辖区可能会对支付给非居民公司的款项征收预扣税，而根据DTA，该预扣税可能可以减少/豁免。您还应该考虑员工的所在地，以便能够提供当地的员工福利，或者为员工福利或退休福利计划设立公司离岸方案。 离岸保护和隐私 离岸可以提供更高水准的保护和隐私。 在某些司法管辖区，您的企业资产可能会得到强有力的资产保护法规的保护。有时，对离岸公司提起诉讼会很麻烦，因此这可能会帮助您避免繁琐的诉讼。此外，董事和股东的详细信息通常不会供公众进行查阅 ，这在一定程度上提供了在岸司法管辖区所无法提供的隐私。 这意味着他们不会在资产搜索中出现，而这正是诉讼律师首先要寻找的。最后，多数离岸司法管辖区不允许收取胜诉费（律师只根据某种结果收取费用）。因为胜诉费的收取通常会导致律师因成功起诉一名富有的被告而获取高份额的利润。   一些法人实体类型，如LLC（有限责任公司），更适合为保护目的而设立。LLC的所有权被分为成员权益而非股份，并且成员权益不得被法院命令没收。一些LLC法规还提供财产扣押令保护。最后，LLC中不需要董事（LLC由成员管理或经理管理），这意味着个人不需要因董事职务而承担随之而来的责任。 在公司中，决策受到严格的程序形式的约束，如果不遵守这些形式，则可能会使原告揭开公司面纱并引发个人责任。LLC不受这些决策程序形式的约束，而且由其运营协议进行管理，只要不违反法律，运营协议可以根据其成员的需求进行改制和调整。 一些离岸司法管辖区还提供了其它强有力的资产保护工具，如信托和基金会。信托是一种法律协议，委托人将其资产的合法所有权转让给受托人，受托人有义务为个人利益或特定目的管理这些资产。 您可以通过incorporations.io/trusts/查看离岸信托及其关键的法律层面和用途。   此外，若您认为您的离岸公司能够侥幸“被忽视”并且当地税务机关不会察觉它的存在，那么这可能不是一个明智的想法。因为多数国家会根据OECD’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework（经合组织的信息自动交换框架）通过 Common Reporting Standard（共同报告标准，简称CRS）来交换税务信息。 您需要向银行披露您的税务居住地以开立银行账户，并且填写一份CRS 自我认证表格，包括您的税务居住地和税务标识号（TIN）。若您是美国公民，您还将需要填写一些FACTA表。银行有义务向地方当局披露这些信息，而地方当局则可能会向有关外国当局披露这些信息。 您的个人税务居住地以及您的离岸公司的实际管理地所在的司法管辖区，应包含在任何国际化战略中并进行精心策划，而有些办法可以合法最小化您的税务负担。 另一个需要考虑的方面是，您的客户、供应商和员工/承办商的所在地，因为这也可以形成各种类型的税务责任。例如，若一个外国实体因某些工作而有了实际的收入关联（例如，销售和管理人员向美国客户进行销售），那么其可能在那个国家拥有纳税义务（即使对该实体的管理是由非美国员工在美国境外进行的）。 【在美国境内从事贸易或商业活动的外国公司，若其收入与其在美国境内的贸易或商业活动有“实际的联系”，无论这些收入的来源在美国境内还是境外，都需 若在正确的司法管辖区内进行了适当的规划和设立，那么信托可以保护受托人持有的无形资产，因为外国法院可能对持有离岸资产的受托人没有管辖权。 然而，外国信托在很多司法管辖区是不被认可的，因为一些拥有基于民法的法律制度的国家可能不会区分正式所有权和实益所有权，因此外国信托可能被忽视。 这时，基金会可能会更合适，因为它们拥有独立于创始人及董事会的法人资格，而又与公司不同，他们没有所有人或股东，其资产由管理委员会或理事会进行管理，其目的是为了保护私人的利益或为了某个特定的目的，无论是慈善性的还是非慈善性的。您可以通过incorporations.io/foundations查看一些基金会结构。

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]]> 在何处设立代币化基金 https://flagtheory.com/cn/%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%95%e5%a4%84%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b%e4%bb%a3%e5%b8%81%e5%8c%96%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:22:17 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17309 The post 在何处设立代币化基金 appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> Labuan – The Best ‘Unknown’ Place to Set Up a Crypto Startup https://flagtheory.com/cn/set-up-a-crypto-startup-labuan/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 06:52:37 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=15584 Labuan – The best ‘unknown’ place to set up a crypto startup [UPDATE – January 2019 –  On January 15th 2019, Malaysian’s Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) (Digital Currency and Digital Token) Order 2019 came into force – regulating cryptocurrencies as securities. Further clarifications from the Malaysian’s Securities Commission (SC) informed that a crypto-asset

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]]> 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第四部分：在美洲设立加密货币交易所 https://flagtheory.com/cn/%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%95%e5%a4%84%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b%e5%8a%a0%e5%af%86%e8%b4%a7%e5%b8%81%e4%ba%a4%e6%98%93%e6%89%80-%e7%ac%ac%e5%9b%9b%e9%83%a8%e5%88%86%ef%bc%9a%e5%9c%a8%e7%be%8e%e6%b4%b2%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:40:58 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17181 The post 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第四部分：在美洲设立加密货币交易所 appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第三部分：在欧洲设立加密货币交易所 https://flagtheory.com/cn/%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%95%e5%a4%84%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b%e5%8a%a0%e5%af%86%e8%b4%a7%e5%b8%81%e4%ba%a4%e6%98%93%e6%89%80-%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%89%e9%83%a8%e5%88%86%ef%bc%9a%e5%9c%a8%e6%ac%a7%e6%b4%b2%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b/ Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:23:33 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17177 The post 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第三部分：在欧洲设立加密货币交易所 appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第二部分：在亚太区设立加密货币交易所 https://flagtheory.com/cn/%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%95%e5%a4%84%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b%e5%8a%a0%e5%af%86%e8%b4%a7%e5%b8%81%e4%ba%a4%e6%98%93%e6%89%80-%e7%ac%ac%e4%ba%8c%e9%83%a8%e5%88%86%ef%bc%9a%e5%9c%a8%e4%ba%9a%e5%a4%aa%e5%8c%ba%e8%ae%be/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:06:59 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17175 The post 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第二部分：在亚太区设立加密货币交易所 appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第一部分：基本原则 https://flagtheory.com/cn/%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%95%e5%a4%84%e8%ae%be%e7%ab%8b%e5%8a%a0%e5%af%86%e8%b4%a7%e5%b8%81%e4%ba%a4%e6%98%93%e6%89%80-%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%80%e9%83%a8%e5%88%86%ef%bc%9a%e5%9f%ba%e6%9c%ac%e5%8e%9f%e5%88%99/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 05:18:07 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17171 The post 在何处设立加密货币交易所–第一部分：基本原则 appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> Market capitalization, Corporate debt and National debt at record highs. Is a financial collapse coming? https://flagtheory.com/cn/financial-collapse/ Thu, 03 May 2018 05:41:06 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11709 The next financial collapse may be coming… Are you protected? Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 Last Friday I received a charming letter from my bank informing me that starting next month I would be charged -0.6% P.A. (a negative interest rate) on my EUR accounts. This means that I have to

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]]> What is the best offshore jurisdiction? https://flagtheory.com/cn/offshore-jurisdictions/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:00:30 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11871 What is the best offshore jurisdiction? We’ve already discussed why corporate structures using offshore companies are powerful tools to legally minimize your obligations to governments, protect your assets, enhance your privacy and grow your business faster. Today let’s dive into 7 offshore jurisdictions / legal entities that may be of interest. British Virgin Islands Business

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]]> What you should consider when designing your Offshore Strategy https://flagtheory.com/cn/offshore-strategy/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:22:14 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11855 What you should consider when designing your Offshore Strategy Today we discuss why offshore companies can be powerful tools to protect your assets, optimize your business and drastically increase your net profits. Why your Tax Residency matters Contrary to what is said, do not expect to incorporate an offshore company and automatically slash your tax

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]]> Foundations for Initial Coin Offerings https://flagtheory.com/cn/foundation-initial-coin-offering-ico/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 03:19:21 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=8308 Where to Set Up a Foundation for an ICO (a comparative analysis) One of the most suitable legal entities for holding a token sale or an “ICO” – initial token offering is a foundation. We’ve written previously about how to do a successful token sale from a legal perspective and the potential pitfalls to watch

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]]> UAE’s Free Zones, Onshore and Offshore Companies https://flagtheory.com/cn/uae-offshore-company/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:05:12 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=6715 Why you should consider incorporating an onshore or offshore company in the UAE The United Arab Emirates has positioned itself as the business hub of the Middle East due to its strategic location between the East and West – it is a well-connected, 5-6 hour flight from the major European and Asian capitals – and

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]]> Estonian E-Residency, Incorporation, Banking, Investing & Residence Permits https://flagtheory.com/cn/estonian-e-residency/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:06:45 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5695 Why you should consider obtaining e-Residency and setting up an Estonian Company Estonia was the first country in the world to introduce the e-Residency concept – a digital identity backed by the government. This small country on the shores of the Baltic Sea is a world leader in digital governance and is one of the

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]]> Immigrate and Invest in Paraguay https://flagtheory.com/cn/residency-in-paraguay/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 23:02:15 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5593 How to get permanent residency in Paraguay, investment opportunities and low taxes Paraguay is a land of opportunities. Often called the heart of America. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. It has a population of 6.8 million people, of which 60% are in the two main metropolitan areas. Asunción, its

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]]> Citizenship by Investment in Vanuatu, Offshore Incorporation & Banking https://flagtheory.com/cn/citizenship-by-investment-in-vanuatu/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:11:24 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5663 Why and how to get a 2nd passport, incorporate a company and open a bank account in Vanuatu Vanuatu is a small republic of just 230,000 people, made up of an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. In 2017, Vanuatu’s Government launched several programs to grant citizenship or residency to foreigners who

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]]> Company incorporation and residency in Costa Rica https://flagtheory.com/cn/residency-in-costa-rica/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:29:12 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5626 How to get residency, set up a company and investment opportunities in Costa Rica This article was updated in September 2019 to reflect new economic data Located in the continental Caribbean between Panama and Guatemala, with just over 51,000 sq km and almost 5 million inhabitants, Costa Rica is often called the Switzerland of Central

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]]> Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment, Business Opportunities and Taxation https://flagtheory.com/cn/bulgarian-citizenship-by-investment/ Fri, 17 Mar 2017 03:09:19 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5380 Fast-track EU citizenship, business opportunities, setting up a company and taxes in Bulgaria Bulgaria is a country with just over 7 million inhabitants. It is located in southeastern Europe, bordering Romania to the north, Serbia, and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south and with coastline on the Black Sea to its

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]]> Incorporate in Hungary https://flagtheory.com/cn/incorporation-in-hungary/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:19:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4935 Is Hungary the ultimate European Corporate tax haven? On 12th December 2016, the Hungarian Parliament approved a bill of Viktor Orban’s Government that reduced the Corporation Tax to a flat rate of 9%. Coming into force on January 1st 2017, the bill marked Hungary’s assumption of the title of EU country with the lowest corporate

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]]> Incorporation, Banking and Residency in Georgia https://flagtheory.com/cn/residency-in-georgia/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 04:47:29 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4972 Setting up a company and obtaining residency in Georgia Georgia is a former Soviet Republic, located on the border between Europe and Asia, on the east cost of the Black Sea. It shares borders with Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. It has a population of

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]]> Invest in Macedonia https://flagtheory.com/cn/invest-in-macedonia/ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:59:01 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4905 Why Invest in North Macedonia? North Macedonia is a small country covering just 25,713 sq km and with 2.1 million inhabitants, located in the center of the Balkans, in a strategic area that links land routes to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Its capital and financial and economic center in Skopje, which currently has

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]]> IRS Form 5472 on Foreign-Owned Domestic Disregarded Entities https://flagtheory.com/cn/irs-form-5472/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:03:07 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4888 IRS Form 5472 − new requirements for foreign-owned US companies An easy-to-understand guide to IRS Form 5472 Despite the political turnaround that took place in The White House at the end of 2016 and the associated geopolitical instability that some would say was caused by it, the United States was, is and will continue to

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]]> Tax Residency for Indian-Owned Companies Incorporated Outside India https://flagtheory.com/cn/companies-incorporated-outside-india/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:52:21 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5343 How Indian citizens can set up an offshore company A summary of the Guiding Principles for determination of Place of Effective Management (POEM) of companies incorporated outside India India has enjoyed a period of steady economic growth over the last decade. The enormous Indian market provides a wide range of great opportunities for both international

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]]> Labuan Offshore Financial Centre: Southeast Asia’s Best-Kept Secret https://flagtheory.com/cn/labuan-offshore/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 01:46:28 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=3994 Labuan Offshore Financial Centre: Southeast Asia’s Best-Kept Secret Labuan, situated off the coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo, is a well-kept offshore secret. Whose name is derived from the Malay word for “harbor,” is a base for several international companies that have chosen to call this Southeast Asian territory

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]]> Panama | Residency Visas, Company Incorporation and Banking https://flagtheory.com/cn/immigration-to-panama/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:51:56 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=3821 How to get a Residency visa, set up a company and open a bank account in Panama Frequently called the Hong Kong of Latin America, Panama has a reputation for being a tax haven, as well as a beautiful, safe and warm place to live in. For decades, the wealth of the Americas has been

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]]> Panama Papers https://flagtheory.com/cn/panama-papers/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:05:38 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2994 Panama Papers – A Different Perspective Panama City – Recently, a giant trove of documents, which was internally leaked from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, was placed into the hands of German journalists. Some are calling this the biggest leak of confidential documents ever. The leak contains internal communication, corporate documents, and personally sensitive documents

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]]> Offshore Company https://flagtheory.com/cn/offshore-company/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 06:44:09 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2723 Incorporation is a prerequisite for any serious business.
You can also experience these benefits:

Banking/investment opportunities otherwise not available
Planting a flag in a strategic location
Mitigation of sovereign risk
Protection from bankruptcy, lawsuits, divorce, civil unrest, and other 'worst case scenarios'
Access to higher risk merchant accounts
Access to funding or investment capital

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]]> Doing Business in China https://flagtheory.com/cn/doing-business-in-china/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:26:31 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2023 The post Doing Business in China appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> Doing Business in Japan https://flagtheory.com/cn/doing-business-in-japan/ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:36:34 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2037 Doing Business in Japan Sushi, The Yen, Salarymen, Usemu, Matcha Latte, Sayounara, Scramble Crossing, Shibuya, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. こんにちは Konnichiwa from Tokyo where I’m here for business and pleasure on this fall weekend in Japan. In the impossibly large capital city, one is instantly taken aback not by the size, but how clean and safe

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]]> Where should the Digital Nomad set up a company? https://flagtheory.com/cn/digital-nomad/ Sun, 18 May 2014 05:43:38 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1721 I am a Digital Nomad – Where should I set up a company? This article was published on May 18, 2014 – we have recently (2018) published  the ‘Where to set up an International Business’ article series, where you can find up to date information on international structuring options: Where to set up an International

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