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OFFSHORE COMPANIES

Offshore Companies are offered for: Antigua, Bahamas, Belize, BVI, Cyprus, Delaware, Dominica, Hong Kong, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Nevis, New Zealand, Panama, Seychelles, St. Vincent, Western Samoa and others. All incorporations are completed by our Attorneys and/or Trust Companies, registered by the Government in the country of incorporation. Click here to compare offshore company fees for all jurisdictions.

Maritime International Limited offers a full range of offshore services for the incorporation of offshore companies, opening of offshore bank and brokerage accounts and other offshore financial and asset protection services. Our integrity has been proven through our long years of quality personal service to our clients.

Maritime International Limited recommends the following jurisdictions as having the best offshore legislation, asset protection and privacy available. These countries are, in our opinion, the best independent jurisdictions on offer today.

All offshore companies we offer are fully exempt from tax as are the bank accounts we open. Consult Maritime International Limited with your particular requirements and we will be pleased to advise you on the best jurisdiction for your needs.

Asia Pacific:
Hong Kong	A well known international jurisdiction. Not classified as a "tax haven". Tax free if no business is done in Hong Kong. Gateway to China.
China	Start with a Representative Office (RO) in Asia's largest market. An RO will allow you to make contacts, promote your products, conduct marketing campaigns, research sourcing, joint ventures, and more.
Marshall Islands	An Asia Pacific tax free offshore jurisdiction. Company structures have excellent flexibility, company can be taken public, and investment activities can be carried out. There are very few restrictions. Bearer shares allowed. 24 to 48 hour incorporation. Also available: Ship and Yacht Registration
Samoa (Western Samoa)	Excellent legislation and privacy laws. LLC's and Creditor Controlled companies are also available. Bearer shares allowed. 24 to 48 hour incorporation. Unique "Special Events Clause" provides excellent asset protection. Ask for details. Also available: Western Samoan Asset Protection Trusts
Seychelles	Excellent tax free jurisdiction. Location: Indian Ocean. 24 hour incorporation. True bearer shares allowed.
Mauritius GBC 2 (Non-Resident)	Tax free, English speaking jurisdiction in Asia (Indian Ocean). Not classified as a tax haven by the OECD and has no exchange of information agreements with any country. Incorporation takes 2-3 business days upon final name approval, but preparation and release of documents can be lengthy due to local procedures.
Mauritius GBC 1 (Resident)	A tax resident structure used for accessing Mauritius' 30+ Double Taxation Treaties to reduce taxes owed in treaty countries. Local tax may be as low as 3%. May also be licensed as in International Investment Fund. Also available: Mauritius Global Investment Fund License.
New Zealand	A New Zealand "onshore" company can be structured to operate as a tax free "offshore" company.
Caribbean:
British Virgin Islands	A long established jurisdiction recognized worldwide. British Dependent Territory and subject to EU Savings Tax Directive. 2 to 3 day incorporation.
Bahamas	One of the oldest and most reputable tax free, Caribbean jurisdictions. Instant incorporation as the date of incorporation is the date of filing. Directors/Officers are in the public record, unless nominees are used.
Nevis LLCs	Recognized internationally as the best offshore tax free jurisdiction and structure for complete privacy. A good alternative to an IBC for those seeking the best offshore privacy.
Nevis Incorporations	A safe, stable and long standing offshore jurisdiction with excellent legislation and privacy. 24 hour incorporation. Also available: Nevis Asset Protection Trusts
Dominica	An excellent Caribbean tax free jurisdiction with good privacy and excellent prices. 48 to 72 hour incorporation.
St. Vincent	Excellent Caribbean jurisdiction with good asset protection. 24 to 48 hour incorporations. Good prices. Also available: St. Vincent Asset Protection Trusts
Antigua	An old established tax free jurisdiction. Legislation is somewhat inflexible as the business purpose is stated in the corporate documents and there are more name restrictions than usual. Incorporation takes at least 7 working days.
Europe:
Cyprus Non-Resident	A tax free EU jurisdiction. May be used the same way as any offshore IBC but with the prestige of being an EU domiciled company. 4 to 8 day incorporation, depending on name clearance. Audited accounts are required to be filed.
Cyprus Resident	Taxable at the low rate of 10%; lowest in the EU. Over 40 double taxation agreements which can be uniquely used to reduce taxes owed, if you have a company in a high tax jurisdiction. Reduced withholding on dividends for foreigners trading on the US Stock Exchanges. 4 to 8 day incorporation and audited accounts as above.
Latin America:
Panama	An inexpensive tax free jurisdiction with good privacy. Incorporation papers are in Spanish with official apostilled English translation included in the price. Bearer shares allowed. Incorporation takes 5 working days. Also available: Panama Private Foundations
Panama Financial Services License	Unavailable in most jurisdictions. This license, when issued to a Panama offshore company, allows the company to conduct various financial activities, such as 3rd party investments, financial consulting, factoring, leasing and more. This is a VERY IMPORTANT vehicle for offshore financial activities.
Belize	A popular English speaking jurisdiction in Central America offering tax free offshore companies. 24 to 72 hour incorporation. Also available: Belize Trusts
United States:
Delaware LLCs	A tax free jurisdiction for those who wish a US offshore company. LLCs in Delaware are tax free as long as the LLC does no business in the US and has no US source income. Incorporation takes 1 to 2 business days.
Middle East
We have opened branch offices for Maritime clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as in Jordan. In Dubai we have also handled the rather complex corporate problems dealing with the purchase of property in Dubai by an Offshore Trust, as well as later property sales. We are also experienced in the legalization of corporate documentation (including Arabic translations) for our clients doing business in the Middle East. Contact Maritime International Ltd. if you require corporate services in the Middle East.

Note: The incorporation times indicated in the above table do not include courier time or document processing time (usually a couple of days for each offshore company).

In addition to new incorporations in the countries listed above, Maritime International Limited also offers a variety of ready made offshore shelf companies in a number of these jurisditions.

USING A NOMINEE DIRECTOR

When you set up your offshore company you may name a Director of your choice or you may wish to appoint a professional "nominee" or "third party" Director. The "nominee" or "third party" Director is usually a company specifically set up by us for this purpose, while you still maintain control of the company. Maritime International Limited offers a Nominee Director at no additional cost. If you are unfamiliar with the advantages and benefits of using a Nominee Director for your offshore corporate structure, please visit our Offshore Company FAQs.

SETTING UP YOUR OFFSHORE COMPANIES

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