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VI annual conference INTERNATIONAL TAX EFFECTIVE STRUCTURES 2011 – CYPRUS 9th - 10th of November, Limassol, Four Seasons Hotel 5* Professional Events for Professionals CONFERENCE LEAD SPONSOR CONFERENCE SPONSORS CONFERENCE PARTNERS www.bosco.org.ua Professional Events for Professionals

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VI annual conference

INTERNATIONAL TAX EFFECTIVE STRUCTURES 2011 – CYPRUS

9th - 10th of November, Limassol, Four Seasons Hotel 5*

Professional Events for Professionals

CONFERENCE LEAD SPONSOR

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

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Conference Time-Table

WEDNESDAY, 9TH OF NOVEMBERTHURSDAY, 10TH OF NOVEMBER

930 - 1000 Registrati on & Welcome Coff ee at Ballroom Conference Hall (Ground Floor)

1000 - 1010 Welcome speech by conference organizer

1010 - 1040

Formation Advantages and Taxation of Cyprus Companies. New Tax Development Happening in Cyprus

Theophanis Phillippou, Managing Partner, Imperium Services Limited / Nicos Chr. Anastasiades & Partners, Cyprus

1040 - 1110 Advantages and Disadvantages of UK enti ti es

Eesh Aggarwal, FCA – TEP – CIOJ, Managing Director – Partner, Azure Group, UAE - UK

1110 – 1200 Break – Running Coff ee Stati on

1200 – 1230 RAK Investment Authority – Real Platf orm For Your Tax Soluti ons

Peter-Michael Schuster, General Manager, RAK Off shore, UAE

1230 – 1300 Austrian Holding Tax RegimeRobert Schneider, Dr., General Partner, SchneideR’S Att orney at Law LLP, Austria

1300 – 1430 Lunch – Standing Buff et at Café Tropical (Four Seasons Hotel, -1 Floor)

1430 – 1500 Understanding Malta’s Unique Holding Company Tax Structures

George Mangion, Partner, PKF Malta, Malta

1500 - 1530 Recent Developments in Liechtenstein Taxati on and New Opportuniti es

Heinz Hagen, Dr., Managing Partner, Presti ge Trust, Liechtenstein

1530 -1600 Israel as a Tax ParadiseLior Pick, Advocate, CPA,TEP, Owner, Lior Pick & co Law offi ces, Israel

1600– 1640 Break – Running Coff ee Stati on

1640 - 1715

Panama Foundati ons as a Vehicle for Asset Protecti on. Panama Second Passports.

Juan Francisco Pardini, Managing Partner, Pardini & Asociados, Panama

1715 – 1800 Trusts and Internati onal Investments Schemes In Cyprus

Stathis Lemis, Managing Partner, Imperium Services Limited / Nicos Chr. Anastasiades & Partners, Cyprus

1000 - 1030 Registrati on & Welcome Coff ee at Ballroom Conference Hall (Ground Floor)

1030 - 1100 A Guide to Online Gaming in Curacao and Other Jurisdicti ons

Jonathan Dalli, Head of Marketi ng, e-Management Ltd, Malta - Curacao

1100 - 1130 Update on Internati onal Holding Company Structures

Andrew Terry, Partner, Withers LLP, UK

1130 – 1230 Break – Running Coff ee Stati on

1230 – 1300 Malta as a Platf orm for Off ering Investment Services in Europe

Charles Cassar, Senior Associate, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, Malta

1300 – 1430 Lunch – Standing Buff et at Café Tropical (Four Seasons Hotel, -1 Floor)

1430 – 1500 Surviving Future Challenges in The Off shore Industry

Jonathan Brathwaite, Internati onal Tax Consultant, Citi Trust Internati onal, Belize

1500 - 1530

The Principality of Andorra for Foreigners. The Evoluti on from a Tax Paradise to a Low Taxed Country

Hans-Peter Holbach, Honorary consul of the Republic of the Philippines in the Principality of Andorra

1530 -1600

How to Reduce Taxes for In- and Outbound Investments in Europe through Dutch Legal Entities

Piet-Hein Crena Uiterwijk, LL.M., CPA, Tax adviser, Axis Accountants, Netherlands

1600– 1645 Break – Running Coff ee Stati on

1645 - 1715 Climate Change and Sustainability: the Tax Agenda

Maarten Koper, Member of the Board, Ernst & Young Cyprus

1715 – 1800

How to Open Today a Bank Account for a Company in Certain Jurisdictions. A review of case studies: Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom, Singapore

Giancarlo Cervino, Director, Centre for Internati onal Fiscal Studies, Switzerland

1900 - 1930 Meeti ng at the Lobby, Four Seasons Hotel

1930

Group transfer to La Mer Restaurant, Limassol Restaurant Address: 28th October Street, Elpa Court, Near the Municipal Park , Limassol

1930 - 2300 Farewell Party at La Mer Restaurant, Limassol2300 Group transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel

1830 - 2030 Recepti on Cocktail at Garden Court (Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Floor)Recepti on Cocktail Sponsor – Imperium Services Limited

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Theophanis Th. Phillippou

Managing PartnerImperium Services Limited (Nicos Chr. Anastasiades and Partners)Cyprus

Imperium Services Limited Tel +357 2587 5656, fax +357 2558 9770E-mail [email protected] www.anastalaw.com.cy

Stathis A. Lemis

Managing PartnerImperium Services Limited (Nicos Chr. Anastasiades & Partners)Cyprus

Imperium Services Limited Tel +357 2587 5656, fax +357 2558 9770E-mail [email protected] www.anastalaw.com.cy

Mr. Theophanis Th. Philippou is one of Managing Partners of the company. Mr. Philippou specializes in International Company Law, International Tax Law, Contract Tax Law, Mergers and Acquisitions. He studied Law in the University of Sheffield (UK) where he was awarded with an LLB (honors). He is the member of Cyprus Bar Association since 1995, the Limassol Bar Council, the International Bar Association (IBA), the International Fiscal Association (IFA), the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA) and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Phillippou has also participated as speaker at several big conferences organized by Nicos Chr. Anastasiades and Partners, and events organized by Bank of Cyprus. He speaks English and Greek fluently.

Stathis A. Lemis is one of Managing Partners of the firm. His main areas of practice are International Tax Planning, Corporate and Trust aspects of international tax and estate planning structures, Property Law, Contract Law (International Escrow Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions). Mr. Lemis graduated from the Southern Illinois University (USA) with BA in Psychology. He also graduated from Essex University (UK) with an LLB honors degree. He is member of the Middle Temple, the Cyprus Bar Association, the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA), the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Cyprus International Business Association (CIBA), where he is member of taxation and VAT sub-Committee, and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce. Stathis A. Lemis has also participated as speaker at several worldwide conferences organized by IBA, IFA, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and the STEP. He is fluent in both English and Greek.

Imperium Services Limited / Nicos Chr. Anastasiades & Partners

The fi rm Nicos Chr. Anastasiades was established in 1972 as a traditi onal law fi rm specializing in Shipping, Civil, Banking and Commercial Law. For three decades, the fi rm excelled in the provision of legal services. With the change of the millennium and the merge with the law fi rm Le mis-Philippou and Associates, thus creati ng Nicos Chr. Anastasiades & Partners. Moreover, two related compa-nies were incorporated, Imperium Services Limited and Imperium Nominees Limited. The above two menti oned companies provide services in internati onal tax planning, incorporati on of companies in Cyprus and many other jurisdicti ons worldwide.

Nicos Chr. Anastasiades & PartnersLimassol - Cyprus

Tel. +357-25842000Fax +357-25842250

web: www.anastalaw.com.cy

Juan Francisco Pardini

Dr., Managing PartnerPardini & AsociadosPanama

Pardini & AsociadosTel +357 2550-8095Email [email protected]

Peter-Michael Schuster

General ManagerRAK Off shoreUAE

RAK Off shoreTel +9717 244 6533E-mail info@rakoff shore.ae www.rakoff shore.ae

Dr. Pardini is the managing partner of Pardini & Associates, a leading full practice law firm with headquarters in Panama and other offices in BVI, Belize, Switzerland and Cyprus. He specializes in International Wealth & Tax Planning, Offshore Structures including IBCs, Trusts and Foundations. He received his Master Degree in Law (LL.M.) at Tulane University (USA) and his Doctorate Studies (Ph.D.) at the University of Madrid, Spain. Dr. Pardini formerly worked in the Wall Street law firm of Thelen, Reid & Priest. Dr. Pardini is a member of the STEP, IBA and ABA. He is currently the President of the Panama-Canada Chamber of Commerce; American Chamber of Commerce of Panama (President 1995-1996); the Japan-Panama Friendship Association (Board of Directors); the Council for Investment & Development (former President). Parallel to his professional practice, from 2001-2004, he was Ambassador with Extraordinary Powers in Special Mission of the Republic of Panama negotiating different international matters. Pardini & Associates is a leading Panama business law firm with a tradition of experience assisting foreign clients and corporations of all sizes. The firm was founded in 1982 in Panama with an original practice in Corporate law, Commercial law, Trust law, Admiralty law, and Maritime law, which still continues today.

Peter-Michael Schuster earned MBA from the University of Hamburg with majors in Banking, Auditing and Business Law. In 1977 he started his professional career as an auditor in Deutsch-Suedamerikanische Bank. In 1981 he joined Dresdner Bank AG, nowadays part of the Commerzbank Group, and was part of the team that established foreign entities worldwide. He worked in Panama, Milan, Prague, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Moscow and St. Petersburg on GM and CEO positions. After his banking career he set up his own Business Consultancy firm in Thailand, mainly for Swiss and German customers. Five years ago he joined the Government of Ras Al Khaimah in order to establish a Financial City within the RAK Investment Authority, setting up non-financial activities like IBC’s and a maritime registry for private boats and yachts. RAK Offshore is designed to fill a clear gap in the regional and worldwide offshore opportunities available to business and financial companies. A real need exists among investors and investment professionals in the Gulf, Middle East, Russia and other CIS countries, Europe and South Asia for an offshore location in region and RAK Offshore has been conceived to address that need. RAK Offshore offers everything business enterprises need to excel in today’s highly competitive environment.

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Heinz Hagen

Dr., Managing PartnerPresti ge TrustLiechtenstein

Presti ge TrustTel +423 237 56 56Fax +423 237 56 59E-Mail info@presti getrust.com www.presti getrust.com

Giancarlo Cervino

DirectorCentre for Internati onal Fiscal StudiesSwitzerland

Centre for Internati onal Fiscal StudiesTel +41 91 922 24 70, fax +41 91 922 24 76 E-mail info@cinfi s.com www.cinfi s.com

Lior Pick

Advocate, CPA,TEP, OwnerLior Pick & Co Law offi cesIsrael

Lior Pick & Co Law offi cesTel +972-3-5105002Fax +972-3-5105025E-Mail offi [email protected] www.pick-law.com

Dr. Heinz Hagen completed his basic school education in Vorarlberg in 1975 ending his secondary education at the Commercial Academy in Bregenz. After periods spent in England and France, he began business management studies. In 1981 he obtained Magister Degree (M.A.) in social economy and business administration in Insbruck. In 1981 he also completed Export Merchant Course of the University of Innsbruck. 1985 – Doctor’s degree in business administration. Up to 1992, he was a branch manager of Länderbank AG in Dornbirn. During next 6 years he worked as financial consultant in various branches and firms before he was appointed as the General Manager of a quoted British company in 1999. In 2005 he founded his own trust company in Schaan specializing in the markets of Eastern Europe. His company merged with the Jeeves Group during 2007 and now Dr. Hagen is a member of the Group Management Committee. Prestige Trust provides services in establishing and managing companies and Foundations in Liechtenstein and abroad, planning and implementation of succession provisions secured in terms of inheritance and tax law, conducting international commercial, investment and trustee transactions, drawing up of contracts and agreements, conducting of banking, investment and financial transactions, accountancy and annual accounts consultancy, negotiations with the authorities and governmental departments, in Liechtenstein and abroad.

Giancarlo Cervino, Director of Centre for International Fiscal Studies SA in Lugano. He is Certified Tax Advisor and Certified Public Accountant in Luxembourg and Italy. He is journalist in Italy and Switzerland specialised in international tax planning. He has a twenty year experience in consultancy for major banks and tax firms on anti-money laundering legislations, banking and tax planning. CINFIS is a global advisor for enterprises. The economic globalization is the main challenge but also the source of bigger opportunities of development for multinational firms as well as for small and medium enterprises with international prospects. CINFIS - Centre for International Fiscal Studies offers a wide range of consulting services including supervision of companies growth and development to its customers.

Lior Pick has an exclusive specialization since 1993 in the various fields of taxation (Income Tax, Land Betterment Tax, International Taxation, V.A.T. etc.) and also in the capital market, securities and companies. In addition to being a lawyer, Lior Pick has been an Accountant since January 1, 1998. Lior Pick acquired his experience as an accountant during 5 years working in the Israeli Income Tax Commission (as well as in framework of the Unit for receivership, liquidation and bankruptcy). Lior Pick is the secretary of the Tel-Aviv branch of STEP (the Society of the Trust and Estate Practitioners), an international organization comprising about 15,000 members worldwide who specialize in international taxation, trusts, real estate, estate and wills.

George Mangion

PartnerPKF MaltaMalta

PKF Malta Tel +356 21 493 041Email [email protected] www.pkfmalta.com

George Mangion F.C.C.A., C.P.A.A., M.A. (Financial Services), is the senior partner and Head of the Audit Department at PKF Malta. He has over 40 years experience in accounting, taxation, financial and consultancy services. PKF Malta has been instrumental in establishing many e-Commerce and international trading companies in Malta and has developed relationships with market leaders in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, USA and Europe. George has also lectured at numerous seminars and conferences worldwide on subjects relating to a wide range of topics including taxation, auditing and captive insurance. As a member of PKF International, providing services to a list of prestigious clients, PKF Malta enjoyes an excellent reputation which stems from our dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm to serve our clients.

Eesh Aggarwal

FCA – TEP – CIOJManaging Director – PartnerAzure GroupUAE – UK

Azure GroupDubai – London – Nicosia - Maurituswww.azuregroup.biz

Eesh Aggarwal is the chairman of Azure Group, based in Dubai, specializing in international tax planning, trust and corporate solutions. Eesh trained as a chartered accountant in the City of London. He is the principal of Appleby Windsor, Chartered Accountants and Auditors based in London. He is member of the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA) and the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). Eesh has been working in the offshore industry for over 20 years. He specializes in advising high net worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs with respect to international tax planning, asset protection and probate issues. Eesh has lectured at many institutions including the London School of Economics. Eesh’s articles have been published by many journals, including the ITPA and, currently, Wealth magazine (Dubai). Azure Group has been in existence since 1993 when the company was founded by Eesh Aggarwal, a UK Chartered Accountant. It has recently been rebranded into Azure Group. Since then it has grown to become a leading provider of UK and international corporate services, conveyancing and business information requirements. The business is now structured as different companies to better reflect and fulfil the needs of company customers – Azure International, providing International corporate services to our clients, and Azure Formations, providing UK corporate services, property services and business information.

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Robert Schneider

Dr., General PartnerSchneideR’S Att orney at Law LLPAustria

SchneideR’S Att orney at Law LLPTel + 43 486 720 900Fax + 43 486 720 919E-mail [email protected] www.tax-law.at

Andrew Terry

PartnerWithers LLPUK

Withers LLPTel: +44 20 7597 [email protected] www.withersworldwide.com

Piet-Hein Crena Uiterwijk

LL.M., CPA, TaxadviserAxis Accountants Netherlands

Axis Accountants Tel +31 0 341-257904Fax +31 0 341-257434E-mail [email protected] www.axis-accountants.com

General Partner of SchneideR'S Attorney at Law LLP is MMag. Dr. Robert Schneider, Attorney at Law, Certified Public Accountant and Tax Advisor.Main areas of practice: International and National Tax and Customs Company Law and Foundations Energy and Commercial LawSchneideR´S Attorney at Law LLP has been established in August 2003 in the legal form of a limited liability partnership. We are a family business and not subject to any external influence by other partners. This means absolute independence in accepting clients and a minimum of conflicts of interest. Highest quality of our legal services is guaranteed by our general partner's personal liability.

Andrew’s education is University of Sheffield, B.A. (Hons) Ancient History and University of Sheffield, M.A. Prehistory and Archaeology. He joined Withers in 2006 and became partner same year. Andrew is experienced in all aspects of international corporate and UK domestic corporate tax (both direct and indirect). He has advised companies in the states of the former Soviet Union on their group structure prior to an IPO or trade sale. He has extensive experience of various industry sectors including specifically telecoms, transport, oil and gas, mining and real estate.

Piet-Hein (P.H.G.) Crena Uiterwijk, LL.M., CPA, is a chartered accountant and tax lawyer based in the Netherlands. Piet-Hein is owner of t-Axis taxadvisers and associated with Axis Accountants, chartered accountants based in Nunspeet, Netherlands. Piet-Hein established his firm what is now Axis Accountants in 1984. His accountancy license was rewarded in 1988 and he is a full member of the Dutch NBA (the official Dutch Professional Body for licensed and chartered accountants). Piet-Hein is an international tax planning specialist. He earned his LL.M. degree with high honors (Magna cum laude) in International Taxation at the St. Thomas University in Miami and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, of San Diego. Piet-Hein structures family wealth and corporate expansion mainly in Europe and Asia.

Hans-Peter Holbach

Money Manager, Epivest AG LiechtensteinHonorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines in the Principality of Andorra

Hans-Peter Holbach is an editor of the newslett er Geldbrief (www.geldbrief.com) as well as a pub-lisher of Vertraulicher Schweizer Brief (www.vertraulicher.li). He is also a money manager of the mutual funds Epikur Fund - Flux (www.epikur.li) and Zeus Strategie Fund (www.zeus.li) through his company Epivest AG (www.epivest.li). Hans-Peter Holbach is also Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines in the Principality of Andorra, where he is resident since 1974 (www.cdfa.ad).

Charles Cassar

LL.B, LL.D., Senior AssociateChetcuti Cauchi AdvocatesMalta

Chetcuti Cauchi AdvocatesTel +356 2205 6200Fax +356 2205 6201Email [email protected] www.ccmalta.com

Jonathan Brathwaite

Internati onal Tax Consultant Citi Trust Internati onalBelize

Citi Trust Internati onalBelize – Barbados – Panama - Hong-Kong –SeychellesE-mail services@citi trusti ntl.biz www.citi trust.biz

Jonathan has worked in corporations in the United Kingdom for nearly 15 years including British Airways Engineering and in the City at Level 3 Communications, as a commercial executive in the sales division. After call to the Bar of England and Wales, Jonathan qualified a Barbados attorney at law while working as an international tax consultant. Jonathan worked as a self employed international tax consultant while living in London, developing and implementing cross border tax structures for the last eight years. Jonathan moved to Barbados in 2011 and practices Barbados and international tax law using mainly the jurisdiction of Barbados to provide tax efficient cross border wealth management structures to high net worth individuals resident in the UK, Canada and US. CITITRUST International Inc. is an international financial services provider working in the emergent International Financial Services jurisdiction of Belize since 1989.

As part of the firms' Financial Services Practice Group, Charles mainly advises and assists financial services operators in the setting up and ongoing aspects of their operation. He guides a number of financial services firms in the obtainment of regulatory authorisations from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Charles has acted for various financial institutions, investment services companies and insurance services companies. Chetcuti Cauchi is a professional services group providing legal, tax, fiduciary, accounting and assurance services to businesses and private clients worldwide. With roots in Malta’s emergence as a prominent offshore financial center, Chetcuti Cauchi started in the 1990s and has since established a solid name in the legal and financial services industry in Malta.

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Balti kums Bank Tel +501 227-0697/ 227/1548 Fax +501 227-0983 Email: services@bcbankinternati onal.com www.bcbankinternati onal.com

Barclays Wealth Cyprus BranchTel +357 2535 6660E-mail: [email protected] www.barclayswealth.com

AS “Akciju komercbanka “Baltikums”” (Baltikums Banka) has been successfully operating in the market since 2001. Baltikums Banka is a part of the banking group AS “Baltikums Bankas Grupa” and is 100% owned by Latvian individuals and family holdings of the sharesholders. Baltikums Banka provides services for medium and large corporate customers and high net worth individuals in the field of: Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management. Baltikums Banka successfully conducts its business in Riga (Latvia), Limassol (Cyprus), Almaty (Kazakhstan), and Kyiv (Ukraine) and has representation in Moscow and St. Petersburg (Russia) via its affiliated companies. The bank actively co-operates with professional representatives of accounting, advisory, law companies and incorporators in the sphere of attracting customers. Baltikums Banka has built its credibility with its consistency in establishing and developing successful and fruitful relations with its customers.

Barclays Wealth is the wealth management division of Barclays and operates through Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth management with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs over 145,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays Wealth is committed to meeting the needs of wealthy clients and those aspiring to become wealthier. We understand that wealth is more than money, it means something different to everyone.

Briti sh Caribbean Bank Internati onal Limited

Tel +501 227-0697/ 227/1548 Fax +501 227-0983 Email: services@bcbankinternati onal.com www.bcbankinternati onal.com

With over twenty years of excellence in service, as the first and oldest continuous bank in Belize, the Belize Bank Group procured a license to operate as a fully-fledged International Bank in January 2006 to offer banking services to offshore clients. Since that time, British Caribbean Bank International Limited has continued to provide quality customer care while offering a diverse group of service solutions catering to the needs of our international clientele. Why Offshore in Belize? English Speaking Country Geographical convenience Modern and flexible legislation Tax-Free Interest on investment products Easier trading across international borders Lower set-up and operating costs No Exchange Control

FBME Bank Tel +357 22 888444 Fax +357 22 888555 www.fb me.com

In 1982 FBME was established in Cyprus as a subsidiary of the Federal Bank of Lebanon SAL. In 1986 FBME changed its country of incorporation to the Cayman Islands and its banking presence in Cyprus was transformed to that of a branch of the Cayman Islands entity. In 2003 FBME terminated its banking presence in the Cayman Islands by re-establishing itself as a legal entity in Tanzania, its Cyprus operations becoming, at the same time, a branch of FBME Tanzania. Since 1993 it has maintained a Representative Office in Moscow. FBME carefully selects management, staff and partners, enabling bank to offer clients the highest standards of client care, confidentiality and integrity. FBME multi-lingual team can communicate with clients in most European Union languages, as well as in Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, Arabic and Swahili.

Maarten Koper

Member of the BoardErnst & Young Cyprus

Ernst & YoungTel: +357 25 209722E-mail: [email protected]

Jonathan Dalli

Head of Marketi nge-Management LtdMalta - Curacao

e-Management Ltd Tel +356 2132 3626, +5999734-1000Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.emanagement-group.com

Maarten has over 10 years experience in the international tax arena and specialized in Aruba, Cypriot, Dutch and Netherlands Antilles taxation. He is fluent in the English and Dutch language, reasonable understanding of the German and French language and a basic understanding of the Spanish language. Maarten specializes in extensive experience in tax compliance and tax consultancy issues with a key focus on cross border corporate taxation issues including tax effective structuring of reorganizations, acquisitions and divestments, transfer pricing issues as well as immigration and emigration planning for private clients.

Jonathan Dalli is a member of the Malta Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP), including sitting on the Institute sub-committee for Marketing and Promotion of Malta as a Financial Services Jurisdiction; the Malta Institute of Management and the Junior Chamber International. Furthermore, he also represents the Group on the Malta Remote Gaming Council; the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry; and Finance Malta.e-Management is a dedicated business division of HBM Group (est. 1991), with offices in reputable regulated Online Gaming Jurisdictions worldwide. e-Management is a leading specialized turnkey provider of Business Support & Corporate Services to the Online Gaming Industry.

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Affi lica Internati onal

Tel +44 1323 722 106 Fax +44 7 500 222 008www.affi lica.com

AP Executi ve Offi ce in CyprusTel +357 22 817817, fax +357 22 817827www.ap-executi ve.com

Affilica International is an interactive alliance of independent firms of Accountants, Auditors, Lawyers, Tax Experts and Business Consultants who refer their clients' out-of-country work to each other. Worldwide marketing stimulates new client enquiries and provides global status. The Affilica management team directly promotes and publicises Affilica members to thousands of firms of accountants and lawyers and indirectly promotes to Entrepreneurs, Businesses and Investors looking for a professional in a group. Ranked 39th worldwide in ICAEW survey 2002. Established in 1995. Managing Director of Affilica is Mr. Jaffer Manek, FCCA. He is fluent at English, Swedish, Hindi, Kutchi, Gujarati, Swahili. Jaffer is of Indian origin, born in East Africa. British citizen, resident 40 years in England. He practiced as registered auditor in the City of London and Bermuda. He is author of “In Practice Audit Manual: The Cost-Effective Method”.

AP Executive is a recruitment consultancy working with mid to senior level recruitment primarily in the finance industry as well as the legal sector. In finance the company specializes in recruitment for trust practitioners, private client services, wealth management roles, accountants, funds professionals, captive insurance, investment management, family office and private banking. With offices in Guernsey, Jersey, London, Cyprus, Geneva and Zurich, AP Executive has a well-established global reach. At present company actively deals with more than 40 jurisdictions worldwide in the placement of senior finance and legal personnel. Understanding the global recruitment market on this scale puts AP Executive consultants in a perfect position to advise companies planning to establish themselves in other jurisdictions. AP Executive is a global offshore recruitment partner of both Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners STEP and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

Forming Internati onal Kft .

Tel +36-1-266-0054, fax +36-1-266-5351E-mail: [email protected] www.companyfromhungary.hu

Following the changes in life and legislation Forming International Kft. has been dealing with the incorporation and administration of Hungarian and foreign companies for 15 years. Team of trained specialists including, among others, lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax specialists and consultants speaking English, German, French and Russian, is at our clients’ disposal. In 2010, the Hungarian law changed and without any “extra” allowances it is now possible to establish business associations in Hungary as a Union member with a corporation tax rate of 10%. These companies can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as foreign trade or even as holding companies. Hungary has concluded Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements with more than 60 states, which can provide further benefits for our future clients.

Klik-Agencies Tel +31 228 524251Fax +31 228 525234 E-mail: [email protected]

Whether you are starting up your business, or you own a slightly established business, chances are that you dream of taking your company to the next level, making it a global success. Yet, establishing a business abroad can be both difficult and expensive. Klik-Agencies will help establish your company in the Netherlands, and make it a well-known name in the business world and to potential customers, both in the Netherlands and elsewhere. As your local support network, we can assist you with: Establishing and/or setting up your own business in the Netherlands Finding a suitable space that will help your business grow Finding all the necessary facilities Getting to know the Dutch business market Representing your products and/or services on your behalf Breaking language barriers Creating focus, which will help making your company a success

Internati onal Registries, Inc.

Tel +30 210 4293 223, fax +30 210 4293 228Email: [email protected] www.register-iri.com

BDO Cyprus Tel +35722 495707, fax +35722 495717E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.bdo.com.cy

International Registries, Inc. (IRI) and its affiliates are the Maritime and Corporate Administrators of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and have been administering maritime and corporate programs for over 60 years. IRI is the world’s oldest and most experienced privately administered maritime and corporate registry, providing for the specialized needs of the shipping and financial services industries across a broad commercial and economic spectrum. Headquartered just outside of Washington, DC in Reston, Virginia USA, IRI operates full service offices in 20 major shipping and financial centers around the world. IRI services are: issuing certificates of registry, issuing seafarers’ licensing and documentation, issuing manning certificates, conducting safety inspections, utilizing recognized classification societies to monitor its vessels’ compliance with all international and national standards, providing technical assistance, issuing radio station licenses.

BDO Ltd is the Cyprus member firm of BDO International, the fifth largest accountancy network in the world. With a worldwide presence in 110 countries and more than 35 000 professionals, wherever you are in the world, BDO is close to your business. Today, more than 80 professionals in Cyprus offer you a wide range of audit, tax, accounting and advisory services, whatever your company’s size or industry. We have the flexible personal characteristics of a local firm, together with the specific expertise, worldwide network and strength of the large-scale global players. Key services of BDO in Cyprus: Assurance and Audit Taxation Corporate Finance Consulting Internal Audit and Risk Control Corporate and Trust Compliance and Outsourcing

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ABC Group – Global Management Services

Tel +230 464 2668, fax +230 464 2771E-mail [email protected]

UCTT ManagementFloris Waals

UCTT Management Ltd.Tel: +357 25 817 294 Email: offi ce@uctt .eu

The ABC Group is a household name in Mauritius and is ranked as the 20th largest business organisation in Mauritius. ABC is active in four main sectors, namely Financial (leasing, deposit-taking, money exchange, corporate secretarial services, insurance brokerage & offshore financial business), Automobile (exclusive distributor of Nissan, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Porsche), Marine Transport and Food (importation & distribution as well as production). ABC hass been in business for over 70 years now as major contributors to the economic development of the island and the Group's trademark is to be the House of Quality and Service. The ABC Group operates in the offshore financial sector through two companies, ABC Global Management Services Ltd. which is based in Mauritius and ABC International Services (Seychelles) Limited, based in Seychelles. Both companies provide the following services: Set up of offshore entities Corporate management and administration Structuring and advice

As a consultancy firm we aim to provide our services to High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI). These services include asset protection, tax planning, estate and financial planning and other fields of interest of our clients. We believe in personal contact and are all personally driven to provide the best solutions for the people who put their trust in us. Bright minds working for bright people.

Sheltons Group Denmark Tel +45 45 46 10 88 Cyprus Tel +357 22 817 188E-mail: [email protected] www.sheltonsgroup.com

Sheltons is an independent, highly professional, corporate services, international tax education and tax advisory firm, with offices in Denmark and Cyprus. The Danish office was established in 1995 and the Cypriot office in 2005.Key services: Tax consulting. Tax training and conferences. Sheltons Corporate Services.

Ned Shelton has written a comprehensive book for Lexis Nexis UK on the area of double tax treaties. He is a highly regarded international tax structuring expert. The most recent in-house courses he has conducted (September-October 2011) were one-week courses for a major oil & gas group (held in Singapore), the tax office of a major Latin American country and for a large multinational (held in Hamburg). Ivan Zammit is in charge of the Danish office. Apart from his tax advisory and training work Ned Shelton focuses on the Cypriot office and the new office in Sydney, Australia.

ICS - Internati onal Corporate Services

Tel + 501 2234708Fax +501 2234768Email: info@off shorebelize.com www.off shorebelize.com

International Corporate Services Limited (ICS Ltd.) has been established and is a licensed International Financial Services Provider since 1999. ICS is member of The Belize Offshore Practitioners Association (BOPA), The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), & an Authorized Agent for Ship Registration at IMMARBE. ICS is also an overseas agent for Anguillan IBCs. Key Services:

Offshore Companies and Trusts. In addition to the preparation and registration of these entities, ICS provides registered office and nominee directors and/or shareholders that maintain the confidentiality and facilitate the processing of transactions.

Accounting Services. ICS can also recommend partial or full accounting services, including payment of bills, provision of financial statements and mail forwarding. ICS works closely with the clients Accountants or Attorneys to ensure that the client’s needs are defined and effected to achieve the desired results.

Trustee Services. Through affiliates or on the request of your attorney ICS provides personalized and confidential services founded on a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and designed to achieve the underlying purpose for which the trust was designed.

Bank Account and Credit Card Services. Based on client's needs ICS can facilitate the opening of US dollar accounts at either a domestic or offshore bank.

Announcement!

Bosco Conference is glad to announce start of new format conferences since 2012 – TaxPro! First conference will take place in Kiev on the 24th of February in Premier Palace hotel.The key feature of these conferences is participation of great number of big and medium business representatives from CIS countries, such as Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Moldova on complimentary basis. In frames of the conference leading corporate services providers and tax consultants from Europe, Asia and Middle East will exhibit their services.Don’t miss your opportunity to meet key players of the market personally, as well as find new clients, agents and partners to expand your business and build long-term business relationship!

Conference agenda will be available on the Organizer’s web-site www.bosco.org.ua since January 2012. You may contact Project Manager – Mrs. Julia Ivankova for more details about the event.

24th of February, 2012 Kiev, Ukraine, Premier Palace Hotel 5*

Audience of the conference - more than 200 delegates from 20 countries!

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To apply as Sponsor, Partner, Speaker or Delegate Please contact us:+38 044 501 78 49 | [email protected], [email protected] | www.bosco.org.ua