Whilst off shore banking has traditionally been viewed as suitable only for those
possessed of significant wealth, today this myth has largely been debunked. Corporate and individual offshore banking has become commonplace and its benefits have become more attractive, especially in light of the current prevailing economic conditions. Here Offshore Resource provides you the essentials you should familiarize yourself with before you open an offshore banking investment account.
1. Firstly, banking in your own jurisdiction, your money is not protected from unauthorized withdrawals, even by your own government. The debt resulting from even a contested tax bill can be withdrawn from your account by the government - this applies to both corporations and individuals.
An offshore banking investment account cannot be accessed by anyone but you and interest earned on funds therein are not subject to taxation.
2. It is usually best to hold your account further away from where you reside or where your company operates - your advisors will almost always advise a jurisdiction on another continent.
The risk that you or company's money will be subjected to local laws is significantly reduced.
3. It is best to hold your account with a larger bank even though smaller banks may offer tempting levels of service and greater levels of privacy. This is because smaller banks are often compelled to operate under a sub-account of a major bank, which could have an adverse effect on the time it takes to access your money or carry out certain transactions.
4. If your reasons for opening an offshore bank account are privacy related, be aware that the notion of truly anonymous banking has been well and truly consigned to the history books as recent US rulings made against a certain Swiss banking giant will remind you. A court order can force an offshore bank to divulge information about you, whether that is fortunate or unfortunate for your organization.
5. Lastly, it is best to open the account yourself or through your trusted advisors rather than paying a company to do this for you over the internet.
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