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Since 1926, properties have been managed using trusts and foundations in Liechtenstein. Common-law trusts, foundations and other special legal entities were incorporated into the Liechtenstein law at that time, laying the foundation for the booming financial services industry in Liechtenstein today. There have been a lot of publications on the comparisons between trusts and foundations. The article tends to explain the differences between the two structures based on the recent revisions of trust and foundation laws. Well-known differences and similarities. In a majority of cases, the trust certificates are more detailed than the Foundation documents and specify the rights and...

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Imagine you had the opportunity to invest in the best investments available globally.you could choose from a selection of the best asset managers and the safest institutions in the safest jurisdictions.your assets were legally protected. They could not be touched by any creditor or plaintiff. They would be safe from forced repatriation or government confiscation.your strategy would generate an attractive compounded annual return. And ALL of the earnings would be yours -- TAX-FREE you could do all this privately AND within the ambit of the law. Would you be interested in this type of investment? Too good to be true? Well,...

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As part of Dan Group in Seychelles, ZEN OFFSHORE SERVICES has provided corporate services since 2009. Traditionally Seychelles has strong connections with China. The Chinese community in Seychelles is one of our most integrated and culturally significant communities. Annually, Seychelles attracts not only a large number of Chinese tourists but also businesses which divert their activities offshore. Seychelles offers flexible legislation and low government fees (3 times lower than in BVI) for offshore companies. Its tax-exempt status is one of the most attractive features of Seychelles IBCs. No records of Directors, Shareholders and Beneficiaries are held at the registrar. The growing...

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The Cayman Islands Aircraft Registry remains the registry of choice for many owners and management companies for various reasons. CAACI continues to maintain a reputation of providing a safe, stable and credible flag for registration of business/corporate and personal aircraft. CAACI prides itself on the high standards of client service that is offered to its clientele globally. Affording flexibility in the scheduling of aircraft surveys, locations of aircraft surveys, working to timeframes best suitable for their clients and being available to answer questions or advise on technical issues are among the benefits and advantages of being associated with the CI...

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As a result of the global recession and the volatility of the stock markets throughout the world, the Caribbean may now be the region of choice to many travelers and the Cayman Islands seems to be the topic of conversation among investors because of the geographical location, infrastructure, safety and their sound and stable judicial system. The beautiful Cayman Islands are the perfect jurisdiction for retirement. The Cayman Islands have no property taxes and there is no direct taxation; however, government revenues are derived from stamp duty on property sales, import duties, government licenses and fees. The infrastructureis of first...

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The Ogier Experience in China In July 2011, Ogier became the first offshore law firm to open an office in mainland China. The Ogier office in China is run by Managing Director Kristy Calvert. Kristy has over a decade of legal experience, having worked previously as Legal Director for Rio Tinto China/Asia as well as with international law firms in Australasia, and she is a native Mandarin and Shanghainese speaker. The Shanghai office works closely with our China Team in Hong Kong, which consists of Mandarin, Shanghainese, Cantonese and English-speaking professionals and lawyers qualified in the key offshore jurisdictions of...

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Legal status of an Austrian private foundation The Austrian Private Foundation is a corporate entity per se, it has no shares and no shareholders. It comes into existence with the help of a notarial deed whereby the founder can establish the foundation on an irrevocable or revocable basis.  It is important to note, that only individuals acting as founders can revoke a foundation. Nevertheless both juridical persons or individuals as founders can at any time amend both the public charter as well as the non-public by-laws. The charter of the foundation is a public document and governs general topics like...

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By Claire van den Heever Global provider of corporate, fund and trust services, Vistra, has launched Vistra Fund Services Asia Limited, intended as a complement to the company European fund service operations in Jersey and Luxembourg. By introducing tailored fund services, Vistra believes it can fulfill the specific requirements of the Hong Kong, mainland Chinese and broader Asian markets. Vistra has a strong track record designing and implementing bespoke fund solutions for clients in Europe, said Charles Kwun, Managing Director of the Hong Kong fund services team. ow we are exporting that knowledge and experience and making it available to...

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