Offshore and International Company Formation

Offshore Jurisdictions: The Caribbean

In virtually all these jurisdictions there are statutes or, in the case of British Colonies, ordinances which, to a greater or lesser extent, require strict confidentiality from bankers - A breach of such confidentiality normally resulting in penal consequences.

In addition, virtually all of this area's exempt and international business corporations allow for 'bearer' shares, do not require any form of annual accounts and maintain few details on public record. On the negative side these are developing countries located near to South America and hence, associated with various illicit transactions.

In particular, the United States has put pressure on these territories to demonstrate due diligence, however, the number of arms, drugs and general 'laundering' scandals over the years may cause apprehension amongst ordinary businessmen.

Bank & Jurisdiction Confidentiality Rating: 5 Stars

Bank System Rating: 2-3 Stars

 

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Caribbean	Cyprus	Gibraltar	Guernsey
Isle of Man	Jersey	Liechtenstein	Switzerland