net for example. If you go for an off the shelf solution you will need to provide the incorporation service provider with proof of your identification which can be anything from a notarized copy of your passport to letters of referral from a bank manager for example – it just depends on the jurisdiction.

You will then be required to decide if you need the services of nominee directors and company secretaries etc.

An offshore company can be used for everything from taxation reduction to asset protection, real estate holding to ‘e’ and internet business ease of operation. If you decide that there are definite benefits for you in the establishment of an offshore company the next step is to go ahead and get one set up…

It’s usually a very simple affair, it can take as little as 24 hours to get a basic structure in place and in this article I will guide you through the basic set-up procedures and considerations.

The very first thing you need to do is ensure an offshore company structure is what you need and that it can achieve what you want. Many companies provide information on the internet about how an offshore company works and how one can potentially benefit you….consider reviewing some of this information just to ensure that you do need an offshore company or international business company to assist you in achieving your aims.

Assuming you have taken advice or done sufficient due diligence to be sure you want to proceed, you next need to think about the jurisdiction you want to open a company in. You have such a wealth to choose from in locations from Andorra to Vanuatu and from Anguilla to Wyoming! Look at the protection you will be afforded in a given jurisdiction, the level of fees you will encounter at set-up and ongoing, consider the taxation environment in the location and whether it is considered ‘reputable’ and ‘safe’.

With a location in mind you can then usually buy an off the shelf company or engage the services of a professional incorporation company to set you up a bespoke structure…such companies advertise their services on the internet for example. If you go for an off the shelf solution you will need to provide the incorporation service provider with proof of your identification which can be anything from a notarized copy of your passport to letters of referral from a bank manager for example – it just depends on the jurisdiction.

You will then be required to decide if you need the services of nominee directors and company secretaries etc.,

n this article I will guide you through the basic set-up procedures and considerations.

The very first thing you need to do is ensure an offshore company structure is what you need and that it can achieve what you want. Many companies provide information on the internet about how an offshore company works and how one can potentially benefit you….consider reviewing some of this information just to ensure that you do need an offshore company or international business company to assist you in achieving your aims.

Assuming you have taken advice or done sufficient due diligence to be sure you want to proceed, you next need to think about the jurisdiction you want to open a company in. You have such a wealth to choose from in locations from Andorra to Vanuatu and from Anguilla to Wyoming! Look at the protection you will be afforded in a given jurisdiction, the level of fees you will encounter at set-up and ongoing, consider the taxation environment in the location and whether it is considered ‘reputable’ and ‘safe’.

With a location in mind you can then usually buy an off the shelf company or engage the services of a professional incorporation company to set you up a bespoke structure…such companies advertise their services on the internet for example. If you go for an off the shelf solution you will need to provide the incorporation service provider with proof of your identification which can be anything from a notarized copy of your passport to letters of referral from a bank manager for example – it just depends on the jurisdiction.

You will then be required to decide if you need the services of nominee directors and company secretaries etc.

do need an offshore company or international business company to assist you in achieving your aims.

Assuming you have taken advice or done sufficient due diligence to be sure you want to proceed, you next need to think about the jurisdiction you want to open a company in. You have such a wealth to choose from in locations from Andorra to Vanuatu and from Anguilla to Wyoming! Look at the protection you will be afforded in a given jurisdiction, the level of fees you will encounter at set-up and ongoing, consider the taxation environment in the location and whether it is considered ‘reputable’ and ‘safe’.

With a location in mind you can then usually buy an off the shelf company or engage the services of a professional incorporation company to set you up a bespoke structure…such companies advertise their services on the internet for example. If you go for an off the shelf solution you will need to provide the incorporation service provider with proof of your identification which can be anything from a notarized copy of your passport to letters of referral from a bank manager for example – it just depends on the jurisdiction.

You will then be required to decide if you need the services of nominee directors and company secretaries etc.

orded in a given jurisdiction, the level of fees you will encounter at set-up and ongoing, consider the taxation environment in the location and whether it is considered ‘reputable’ and ‘safe’.

With a location in mind you can then usually buy an off the shelf company or engage the services of a professional incorporation company to set you up a bespoke structure…such companies advertise their services on the internet for example. If you go for an off the shelf solution you will need to provide the incorporation service provider with proof of your identification which can be anything from a notarized copy of your passport to letters of referral from a bank manager for example – it just depends on the jurisdiction.

You will then be required to decide if you need the services of nominee directors and company secretaries etc.

net for example. If you go for an off the shelf solution you will need to provide the incorporation service provider with proof of your identification which can be anything from a notarized copy of your passport to letters of referral from a bank manager for example – it just depends on the jurisdiction.

You will then be required to decide if you need the services of nominee directors and company secretaries etc., this is usually a value added bonus when establishing a company as it helps to ensure you maintain your personal privacy etc.

Finally you will need to give a few examples of the perfect company name for your business in case your first option is not available, and you will have to pay the fees for the company’s incorporation and for the services of any individual or service provider you use to help you physically incorporate the company.