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The present and the future of Territorial Tax countries

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:41:23 +0000

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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Where to set up a Holding Company

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:58:17 +0000

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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Massive Changes to Offshore Tax Regimes and Economic Substance Requirements

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:03:14 +0000

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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Where to set up an International Business – Part 2: Asia

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:32:57 +0000

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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Labuan – The Best ‘Unknown’ Place to Set Up a Crypto Startup

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 06:52:37 +0000

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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Where to set up a Crypto Exchange – Part 2: Asia-Pacific

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:06:59 +0000

Where to set up a Crypto Exchange – Part 2: Start an Exchange in Asia-Pacific Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 In the first chapter of “Where to set up a cryptocurrency exchange”, we talked about some of the most important factors to consider when analyzing, comparing and finally choosing the most

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How to set up an ICO – Part 5: The Proceeds, ICO Tax & Structuring

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:12:06 +0000

How to set up an ICO – Part 5: The Proceeds, ICO Tax & Structuring Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 We have already talked about the fundamentals to launch an ICO, its corporate structure, the issuing entity, and key aspects to take into account when carrying out the sale. In this

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What is the best offshore jurisdiction?

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:00:30 +0000

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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The world’s best countries to retire in

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:34:45 +0000

Top countries to make the most of your retirement (and have a high quality of life) Retirement visa programs, cost of living and taxes Retiring overseas is a growing trend among Westerners. There are several reasons for this; however unsurprisingly, in most cases the one that ends up weighing most has to do with money.

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Complete List of Tax Free Countries for Personal Residency in 2017

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:50:53 +0000

What are the countries with no taxes? One of the main tenets of Flag Theory is that one should have a second citizenship, as it is an important part of international diversification. But just having a backup passport doesn’t end your tax obligations – far from it. If you are a US citizen, you are

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Labuan Offshore Financial Centre: Southeast Asia’s Best-Kept Secret

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 01:46:28 +0000

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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Dual Citizenship: List of Countries that Recognize it And Those that Don’t

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:22:15 +0000

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Citizenship by Residency

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:39:21 +0000

Complete list of countries to obtain citizenship by naturalization Most countries around the world allow for persons who have lived in-country for a certain period of time to apply for naturalization. It’s only human, really, to allow those living among us to also have the benefits of citizenship. Oftentimes, the naturalization process involves tests and

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Passport Updates

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 11:41:03 +0000

Visas and Second Passport Updates We live in a world where very little is constant. With the changes in technology, slow-moving governments are struggling to keep up. And the bigger the government, typically the slower and more inefficiently they work. Take the US for example, whose immigration policy is decades behind the rest of the

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Tax Free Company in Paradise

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:08:08 +0000

How to set up a Tax Free Company in Paradise 2016 Update: The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) still offers a 0% corporate income tax for up to eight years. This article shows how to structure this as a US person. More information on starting a business in Thailand can be found on SiamStartup.com. Ever dream

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Malaysia | How to Do Busines in Asia | Connection Economy

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:39:22 +0000

Malaysia | How to Do Business in Asia – Connection Economy It’s not what you know… Sunday Febuary 17th – Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia I’m in Kuala Lumpur for the first time to start forming business bonds in a specific industry. I can’t stress enough how important it is to “touch” people when creating a

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