10 EASY STEPS TO SETTING UP

YOUR COMPANY OFFSHORE

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You have a plan, a company,

or a business idea. Your first step

should be to find a consultant

that will help you incorporate

your vision.

They should have experience

with setting up companies

offshore (a jurisdiction outside

of where you reside). Choose your consultant first!

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The company structure and

registration jurisdiction determine a

company’s tax liabilities.

Choosing the most efficient

corporate structure and location for

your particular business needs will

allow you to legally minimise tax

obligations. Planning for the most

effective company structure is an

important step that contributes

significantly to the company’s future

success.

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Optimum structures minimise tax

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Records and identification

required for your company setup

vary from country to country, but

all legitimate consultants will

require some due diligence before

they take on a client.

Consultants incur risk when helping

another person to incorporate

their company so this due

diligence is for their own

protection as well as a

requirement from the jurisdiction’s

authorities.

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The name you choose for your company can say a lot

about your business. It contributes to the all important first

impressions that potential clients and investors form.

Official company names must be approved by

government registries.

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Your consultant will take the hassle out of your drudge work, including:

filing paperwork, long phone calls

and dealing with government departments.

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Note: A further advantage of reputable consultants is their existing relationships with

government offices which will help expedite your incorporation and help to avoid

any unexpected obstacles.

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Administrative

Fees for administrative

government services,

submitting applications,

applying for licenses, and

share capital minimums

vary widely between

jurisdictions and specific

industries.

Consulting

Many agencies exist

to offer packaged,

off-the-shelf products.

Consulting offers a

full-service

engagement.

Services

Many services are

available to support an

offshore company

conduct business. Virtual

offices, nominee/resident

directors, accounting and

annual tax filings are the

most popular.

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Hiring a professional firm

takes the pressure off you and

can avoid pitfalls such as

subsequent filing deadlines.

Missing these can double the

time it takes to incorporate.

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Many countries register

companies in just a matter

of days.

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A corporate bank account is a crucial

component of setting up an offshore company

and contributing to legal tax minimisation.

Using a reliable bank with global locations and

word class facilities is recommended to

maximise the efficiency of your business

operations.

Approval time varies between jurisdictions and

case-by-case. Clients who meet all basic

requirements and possess all due diligence can

be processed most quickly, sometimes in as little

as 10 days.

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Managed corporate

services are flexible and

help you do business

anywhere in the world:

•  Virtual offices

•  Message services

•  Mail forwarding

•  Office setup

•  Multiple global

office locations

•  Multiple global mail

addresses

•  Purchasing

commercial property

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Your company has been

successfully set up.

You’re ready for business!

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More information and support for incorporating an offshore company can

be found by visiting Healy Consultants business website, or by emailing us

at email@healyconsultants.com

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