Monthly Archives: February 2012
Offshore Investment: Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong International Business Companies (IBC)? Hong Kong, located in the south east coast of China is a former British colony, which became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) with effect from July … Continue reading
THE UNWRITTEN WORD
THE UNWRITTEN WORD Despite an outbreak of foundation fever around the Caribbean, as this civil law animal is introduced into the common law habitat, trusts have been and remain the backbone of succession planning in common-law offshore jurisdictions. This has … Continue reading
The Art of Incorporating in UAE
Unincorporated joint ventures: Remembering the basics Many foreign companies registered in the UAE form joint ventures to execute projects, especially in areas like defense, oil & gas, engineering and construction. However, most of them are unaware that the legal provisions … Continue reading
Cayman Islands Resilient Offshore Investment Jurisdiction
Cayman’s Resilience Demonstrates Continued Relevance for Offshore Leaders The global financial crisis undoubtedly had a significant impact on business and activity for offshore financial centres, just as the repercussions were felt in onshore economies. For the Cayman Islands, three years … Continue reading
New Recipe to Attract Funds and IPOs
A New Recipe to Attract Funds and IPOs Could Cyprus Make it this Time? Cyprus has been for many years trying to present itself as a suitable location for the creation and administration of international collective investment schemes. Has it … Continue reading
Ukraine Tax Coverage in February
As we approach our colleague, Jonathan Brathwaite’s presentation at the BOSCO – TaxPro Conference, February 24, 2012 at the Premier Palace Hotel on “How to Structure and Manage your Wealth in today’s Offshore World” we’d like to share the stories … Continue reading
TAX and regulatory conditions in Ukraine for Film Makers gone good – Conclusion –
The State Guarantees for Foreign Investors A foreign investor may be any legal entity established in accordance with the laws of any country, any individual whose permanent place of residence is outside Ukraine, any foreign state or international organization, or … Continue reading
#Hong Kong on the Rise
As time quickly passes, providing business consulting services to worldwide clients becomes more and more complicated and challenging. The days where a simple IBC type company was the cure-all are gone. Clients now seek well-managed, robust corporate vehicles as well … Continue reading
TAX and regulatory conditions in Ukraine for Film Makers gone good – Part 2 –
Tax Incentives Tax benefits for cinematography can be generally divided into two groups, as: Incentives applicable to film production companies and distributors, and Incentives applicable to the entities who sponsoring national film makers. Incentives applicable to film production … Continue reading
TAX and regulatory conditions in Ukraine for Film Makers gone good
Ukraine makes changes to move as an independent player within the international marketplace. In spite of a turbulent and dramatic history, the country has preserved a unique culture and identity since it’s earliest days through modern times. The directing career … Continue reading




