Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
05 June 2023
IBC and LLC in Belize: what are they? Does an offshore corporation in Belize need a registered office? Restrictions for IBCs and LLCs in Belize. Taxes that Belize offshore corporations pay. Financial reporting, directors, and shareholders. Does a Belize corporation require a secretary to operate? Share types in Belize. Minimum capital requirements for Belize corporations. Start an offshore corporation in Belize with expert assistance.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
15 June 2023
Accounts for freelancers in the EU: opening prospects. EU payment system in Lithuania and its advantages for self-employed persons. Restrictions and incompatibilities of the payment system in Lithuania. Opening an IBAN account in the EU as a freelancer: supported currencies and tariff plans. How to open an EU IBAN account as a non-resident freelancer.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
07 June 2023
If you are looking to open a foreign bank account, you can consider Panama for this purpose. It is a stable jurisdiction with an advanced banking sector. The Panamanian bank that the article promotes offers high interest rates on deposits and several types of accounts that will help you accumulate capital. Every credit card that the bank issues comes together with a life insurance policy.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
04 December 2025
Stamp duty can be a significant expense, especially for high-value properties. By avoiding stamp duty, the buyer can save a substantial amount of money. What are the legal ways of avoiding stamp duty? How can property ownership through an offshore company help avoid stamp duty? Read on.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
02 June 2023
Learn how you are supposed to pay tax in Portugal. Is Portugal a good tax haven? Tax residency criteria for foreigners. Personal income tax rates in the jurisdiction. Portugal as a low-tax jurisdiction for expatriates with foreign income. NHR status and things you should know about it. Offshore advantages of Madeira – a self-governing region within Portugal. Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC): benefits and requirements for company incorporation.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
07 June 2023
Africa is still a mysterious continent for many, especially regarding business opportunities. However, this mainland has developed and stable countries with excellent prospects. Read our article on how to open a company and a bank account in one of these countries - Botswana.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
01 June 2023
The largest, the most luxurious, and the most expensive marinas in Europe are listed in the article. All of them provide superb yacht maintenance services and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities to the yacht owners.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
01 June 2023
Discover Africa as a good place to open a bank account! And this is no joke. Africa is a large continent, and the differences between countries are considerable. However, we can offer you three countries where you will find really good banking services and a stable economy – and proof of that is the presence of well-known world banks in them. So – Botswana, Zambia, and Rwanda – here is our start trio! If you’ve never thought of Africa as a place where you can conduct business or conveniently open bank accounts, the time has come to discover this land of new opportunities by reading our post!
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
01 June 2023
What is a business form? Prevailing choices for organizational and legal forms of business in the international context. Sole proprietorship: strengths and weaknesses. Partnerships and where you should establish them. Differences between jurisdictions: limited liability companies in the UK and the US. Corporations as the most complex business entity type. Which form of business organization is most common?
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
07 June 2023
Opening a foreign account for a risky business is becoming increasingly difficult. However, we have a great solution - a corporate account with an African bank completely remotely. The process of opening an account takes less than a week. You can learn all the details from our experts at a free consultation.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
15 September 2025
What do the terms Limited Partnership (LP) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) refer to? What does LTD stand for? Advantages of each business entity: a concise overview. Partnerships: their benefits and drawbacks. Benefits and burdens of limited liability companies., and key characteristics that set LPs apart from LTDs.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
02 July 2026
When going to register an offshore company in Nevis, you can choose between setting up a Nevis IBC or a Nevis LLC. A Nevis trust or a Nevis foundation in Nevis is also a popular option. The Whys and Hows of Nevis IBC and Nevis LLC formation. Book a session with our experts, rely on prof. services.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
31 May 2023
Superyachts are a world of luxury, exclusive design, and innovative technical solutions. Which shipyards produce such vessels? Our experts have prepared for you an overview of the best superyacht brands, as well as a ranking of the most expensive luxury boats.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
30 May 2023
Have you ever thought of working in Switzerland? No wonder: the country offers really good salaries, which are high even if we compare it with the European Union countries. The taxes are not very low here, but you get excellent living standards in return. And if you enjoy the work and life balance, Switzerland is the right country for you as nobody here stays at the workplace for more than needed. Employers are limited by laws in assigning overtime hours to their employees. You can also work for a Swiss company remotely or live in a neighboring country to have the status of a cross-border worker.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
30 May 2023
The main positive tendencies in the economic citizenship industry are as follows: the number of national programs is increasing; the citizenship/ residence-by-investment opportunities are becoming more diverse; their flexibility is improving; the requirements are becoming more liberal; the competition in the market is toughening; and so on. The main negative tendencies in the industry include the following ones: the due diligence checks are growing stricter; the international pressure on host countries is increasing; the number of visa-free destinations accessible by economic citizens is decreasing.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
30 May 2023
Both citizenship of the U.S.A. and legal foreign residents of the country are taxed on their domestic as well as their foreign income. There are some exceptions from the general rule. In particular, the following instruments of tax deduction are available to an American making an income in a foreign country: Foreign earned income exclusion; Foreign housing deduction or exclusion; and Foreign tax credit. The essential requirement is that the taxes should have been paid (or charged) in the foreign countries.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Updated:
07 June 2023
Requirements for digital nomads applying for a visa to Uruguay. Obtaining an Uruguayan visa: costs for digital nomads. Pro tips and tricks to obtain a digital nomad visa to Uruguay offline and online. Applying for an Uruguayan digital nomad visa online in 4 steps. Offline application for a digital nomad visa to Uruguay: where to apply. Extending a digital nomad visa to Uruguay. Why choose Uruguay: advantages for digital nomads. Expert assistance with digital nomad visas to Uruguay.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
29 May 2023
How to choose the best country for registering a foreign company? The low corporate tax rate, as well as other business taxes, is one of the critical factors. Our experts have prepared for you the ranking of countries with no corporate tax in 2023.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
29 May 2023
The history of tax havens and offshore zones: definition of offshore jurisdictions, offshore countries, offshore territories, international financial centers (IFCs), offshoring; journey through the evolution of tax havens and tax incentives for offshore business from ancient times to the present.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
29 May 2023
Are you thinking of boat registration? We can help you with that. But what if you need to register your vessel in two countries to sail under two flags? This is impossible if we approach the matter directly, but there is a workaround called Bareboat Charter. This is an absolutely legal strategy that allows owners to have more flexibility as to the flag they use for their vessels. Read more details about it in our article. We will also mention the basics and peculiarities of vessel registration in different jurisdictions and show the procedure using the example of San Marino. Contact us for any help!
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
29 May 2023
Is it possible not to pay tax on worldwide income? Yes, there are countries that do not charge such a tax, as well as other types of taxes, for example, on capital gains, or dividends. Our experts have prepared a complete list of tax-free countries with recommendations and comments.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
26 May 2023
How to choose the right name when registering an offshore company? This question worries many of our clients, so our experts have prepared a complete guide on offshore company names, which will consider in detail all aspects of this issue.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
26 May 2023
In most cases, you are not considered a tax resident of the country where you spend less than 183 days per year. This means that you can be a tax resident of no country if you keep moving from one place to another without staying for too long in any of the countries. This does not mean that you will be paying nothing in taxes, however, because you will have to pay the taxes in the country where your income comes from anyway. Besides, the tax resident status is required for obtaining banking services and engaging in business operations.
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Author:
Alexandra Erlanger
Published:
25 May 2023
The most popular jurisdictions for yacht registration include Malta, the Cayman Islands, Cyprus, the Marshall Islands, Liberia, Gibraltar, the British Virgin Islands, Panama, Delaware, the Netherlands, Jersey and Seychelles. However, each country will have its own requirements as to the measurements of the yachts, their age, and their use. Besides, the country of registration will have a bearing on the amount of taxes that the yacht owner has to pay.
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