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Q: Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Under the current economic scenario, why should people put money there? A: Situated in the Indian Ocean region, it offers an open and financially sound economy, located between Asia and Africa, and the success of its economy is largely a result of its political and socio-economic stability. Q: What are the most popular financial products in your jurisdiction? How can they protect the interests of investors?A:Category 1 Global Business License (GBC1); Category 2 Global Business License (GBC2); Global Funds; Limited Partnership: Q:What kinds of professional financial services (trust & foundation/corporate...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY JURISDICTION 2014

Q:Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Under the current economic scenario, why should people put money there? A: Malta's financial services industry has grown in recent years despite the European financial crisis, mainly due to the sound banking system in Malta. The political climate in Malta is stable, and the local regulatory authorities governing the financial services sector are approachable and keen on innovative business initiatives. Moreover, Malta has an attractive fiscal regime and is party to over sixty double tax treaties. Future prospects look bright for Malta resilient financial system and economy. Q:What are the most...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY OVERVIEW - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2014

Q: Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Why should people put money there? A:Luxembourg is a well-known holding company location as under the participation exemption dividends received and capital gains realised on the sale of participations are exempt if certain conditions are fulfilled. This in combination with the favourable provisions of the Luxembourg - Hong Kong tax treaty provides substantial tax optimisation opportunities. It is important to mention that Luxembourg has one of the most stable political climates in Europe. Luxembourg has rapidly developed into a major European financial centre. Next to the US, Luxembourg has...

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Q:Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Under the current economic scenario, why should people put money there? A: Liechtenstein is a reputed jurisdiction providing financial services on an international level which is coupled with long-term national and international political, economic, social and legal stability and continuity. The stable Swiss franc, which is the legal tender in Liechtenstein, also strongly supports the country's success as a financial centre. Liechtenstein has not only created the prototype of the foundation but also until today remains the only jurisdiction in civil law Europe which has introduced and regulated the Anglo-Saxon private...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY JURISDICTION 2014

Q:Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Under the current economic scenario, why should people put money there? A: Jersey is one of the world's leading international finance centers, (Top 20 - GFCI 13 - March 2013) with a first class range of products and services that many other competing international finance centers find difficult to match. Based on the firm foundation of tax neutrality for over 50 years, Jersey has been attracting bank deposits and investments from corporate institutions and private clients across the world, including China, and the finance industry has evolved to meet the needs...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY JURISDICTION 2014

Q: Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Under the current economic scenario, why should people put money there? A: The Isle of Man has a wide and diverse economy with regulation and consumer protection at the very heart of its ethos. The Island is proud of its credentials as an OECD 'white-listed' jurisdiction for transparency and is internationally recognised by the IMF, FATF, EU Code of Conduct and other international bodies as meeting our international obligations. Q:What are the most popular financial products in your jurisdiction? How can they protect the interests of investors? A:The Isle of...

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Q: Why is the BVI the pre-eminent finance centre through which Chinese investors structure foreign investment? As the prime Caribbean incorporation centre, the BVI has a significant professional services infrastructure with leading international legal, accounting and trust companies present on the island. Many such firms have offices in Hong Kong and mainland China to facilitate business locally.  The BVI international business companies legislation dates from 1984 and is well understood by financial institutions around the world. The combination of reliable company law and fiscal neutrality presents an ideal platform for cross border trade and investment. Q: What are the most popular...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY Q&A - COMPANY FORMATION 2014

Q:Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Under the current economic scenario, why should people put money there? A: Compared with other offshore jurisdictions, Hong Kong is more regulated and transparent with superior tax system and infrastructure. Hong Kong still enjoys the rapid economic growth under the current economic scenario, thus have attracted people to put money there. Q:What are the most popular financial products in your jurisdiction? How can they protect the interests of investors? A:Hong Kong is one of the world leading international financial centers, thus is able to provide almost all financial products, such as...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY OVERVIEW - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2014