Author: Nick

Author: Nick

Launching an ICO? Why and How to Structure ICOs Offshore


Launching a blockchain-based “coin” or token via an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is now the primary seed capital source for most tech businesses. ICOs work well and there is a ready market of serious investors out there willing to look at all proposals. Whilst it’s important to point out that some countries regard such tokens […]

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Online Notary and Apostille Services for International Clients


Often when doing business internationally (for example, opening a bank account or applying for citizenship by investment)  you will be asked for certified, notarized and/or apostilled documents. Fortunately, it is now possible to complete most of these processes 100% remotely from your home or office using videoconferencing technology. This article looks at online notary and […]

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Why Serbia may be the best destination for you


Those looking for a better life often seek out the so-called immigration hotspots such as the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. It is the latter that is the most intriguing of the bunch, as it offers a multitude of destinations to choose from, all offering a unique lifestyle and unique perks.  Among those in Europe […]

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How do Stripe and TransferWise work with Offshore Companies?


E-commerce is a great business to run from the privacy of an offshore, tax-free environment. Stripe has great credit card merchant technology, but do they accept offshore companies? Here are some tips to match onshore and offshore with Stripe, Wise and similar payment processors.

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G7 Global Minimum Tax Rate – Good News for Offshore Business?


The G7 announced a Global Minimum Tax Rate of 15%. In this article, we argue that their goals are completely unrealistic, only invented for publicity and political considerations. The G7 and G20 have actually moved their focus away from offshore centres and are going instead after big, western multinationals because they see a bigger political and financial benefit. The offshore lifestyle remains intact!

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Panama: The Door is Closing on a Great Plan B!


In this article, you will learn about the changes in the Panama residence permit program. What will replace the "Friendly Nations Visa" in its current form and what will be the new requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Panama? What are the new opportunities to get Panama's residence permit? Find out the answers in our article!

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St Kitts and Nevis – Crypto-Friendly Citizenship and Asset Protection Combo


The “sister isles” of St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean have recently acquired a reputation amongst crypto investors as the “go-to” jurisdiction. They offer crypto-friendly asset protection, banking, and citizenship by investment. Is everything as good as it looks? Let’s, first of all, clear up some confusion: the twin-island nation is a federation of […]

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Which Citizenship by Investment Programs are Crypto-Friendly?


Citizenship by investment has become extremely popular amongst crypto investors. A second passport is the best strategy we know of… for protecting not just your assets but your personal freedom, more important than ever in times of covid. Freedom, and the other benefits of having a second passport, are simply returns on the financial investment […]

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How Much Does a Nevis Offshore Asset Protection Trust Really Cost?


Offshore asset protection trusts double as excellent estate planning tools. They are typically tax neutral. When creating structures for our consulting clients here at Q Wealth we often use a combo of both the Nevis offshore trust and Nevis LLC as its subsidiary or underlying company. This Nevis asset protection combo structure checks lots of […]

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