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11747 - Top Reasons For Moving An E-business Offshore
Aside from the tax motivation, which is often the main reason why businesses move offshore, and which is detailed in the summary entitled: “A Main Reason to Move Offshore: Avoiding Tax,” there are several reasons why e-businesses might make the move. Some of these reasons are related to the secrecy of offshore banking system, and to the availability of asset protection schemes.

The following questions have been addressed in this article:

Why might an offshore government sound attractive?
What about confidentiality?
Is it more difficult to sue in an offshore jurisdiction?
What about asset protection/liability avoidance?
What are other benefits of having assets offshore?

IBLS Editorial Board
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2/1/2008 1:17:13 PM
21563 - Development Of E-commerce In The Bahamas
The Bahamas, which is composed of 700 islands, is traditionally a tourist jurisdiction and financial center, which focus on e-commerce is relatively recent. The Bahamian Government has launched several ambitious programmes aimed at strengthening the position of the Bahamas as an international e-commerce center.

The following questions have been addressed in this article:

What progresses have been made regarding e-government?
What general factors foster the development of e-commerce in the Bahamas?
Is the legislation adapted to the development of e-commerce?
Are there any fiscal advantages for e-commerce companies?

IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney

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1/22/2008 2:43:31 PM
31783 - Fraudulent Offshore Tax Schemes: How They Get Caught
Promoters of fraudulent offshore tax schemes often claim that what they're doing is "asset protection," stating that it is legitimate and that it is up to the clients to file proper tax returns. However, these schemes might not be legitimate, in which case investors end up filing false tax returns and committing perjury. Although investigating these schemes is a difficult and lengthy process, some of the promoters and investors of offshore tax scams do get caught.

The following questions have been addressed in this article:

Why do people get caught?
How are abusive offshore tax schemes investigated?
What are the main obstacles to these investigations?
What are the results of these investigations?

IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney

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5/17/2007 12:19:50 PM
41753 - What Are The Most Common Offshore Corporate Structures?
Choosing the appropriate offshore corporate structure is a key decision. The possible choices have been more or less harmonized since International Offshore Financial Centers (“IOFCs”) keep abreast of the latest corporate law developments and implement whichever corporate form will attract international investors.

The following questions have been addressed in this article:

What are the characteristics of the IBC?
What are the characteristics of the offshore LLC?
What other corporate entities are available?

IBLS Editorial Board
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8/22/2006 12:03:03 PM
51768 - Presentation Of Offshore Banking
The offshore industry has developed into a major business spanning all quarters of the globe, and involving in one way or another, half of the world''''s financial transactions by value. Offshore financial centers are all rushing to get involved in e-commerce so they can attract technology entrepreneurs to their shores. All offshore banks are striving to meet the needs of e-businesses and offer a full range of services.

The following questions have been addressed in this article:

How did the offshore banking industry developed?
What type of services do offshore banks provide?
Are international financial centers specialized?
What is the reputation of offshore banks?
How are offshore banks regulated?

IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney

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8/22/2006 12:03:03 PM
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