MIAMI, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Curshen, a consultant in the area
of international asset protection and member of ITPA (International Tax
Planners Association) and APOI (Asia Pacific Offshore Institute), urges
businesses to consider Belize for their offshore operations. Mr. Curshen
specializes in offshore asset management, global investing, worldwide banking,
and investment strategy and counseling. "Belize is a great choice for an
international business corporation location," he says. It is his business to
be informed of what companies need to know in order to utilize the valuable
tool of offshore asset management and protection.
Belize has a good reputation and companies can easily set up there. When
using a Belize offshore company, you are dealing with a jurisdiction that is
internationally recognized without being overexposed. Belize companies are
supported by a framework of professionals and trained support staff.
Why use an International Business Company?
-- Lessen/Minimize taxes
-- Maintain confidentiality of the owner of the Company
-- Own foreign currency accounts
-- Ability to invest in foreign stock markets, mutual funds
-- Buy property
-- To help in estate and asset protection and management
What uses can an offshore Company have?
-- To be an Investment Holding Corporation: A person who wishes to invest
offshore in international stock markets may do so using an offshore
company. An offshore company can hold stocks, bonds, cash, and many
other investments. Cash assets held by offshore companies and may earn
higher interest rates while also possibly minimizing taxation.
-- To acquire and hold foreign entities, real estate and other investment-
related projects
-- To protect capital funds introduced or obtained abroad
-- Trading corporation: To expatriate capital and eliminate exchange
controls restrictions
-- Intellectual property, licensing or franchising corporation: An
offshore company can own intellectual property, patents, copyrights and
trademarks. An offshore company may enter into a license or franchise
agreement with companies interested in using said rights around the
world.
-- Personal Service Corporation: Many individuals engaged in professional
services in the areas of construction, engineering, aviation, finance,
computer, film, or the entertainment industry, can reduce the impact on
their home taxation through the establishment of an offshore personal
service company.
Contact: Jonathan Curshen
Phone: +1-800-620-1887
Fax: +1-305-675-0432
E-mail: jonathan@investoffshore.com
