Category Archives: Offshore investment
#Hong Kong and its link to Offshore Jurisdictions
In 1984, people of Hong Kong were made aware of the concept “offshore jurisdiction” by the re-domicile of one of the biggest listed conglomerates in Hong Kong to Bermuda. Since then, quite a number of offshore jurisdictions become well-known in … Continue reading
State Immunity in the Era of “Vulture Funds”
The recent decision by the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (“CFA”) and the subsequent interpretation by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Peoples Republic of China (“Standing Committee”) in the case of the Democratic Republic of Congo … Continue reading
The Austrian Holding Regime
Introduction For more than 25 years Austria, located right in the center of Europe and at the cross-roads between East and West, serves as a perfect jurisdiction for establishing holding companies. The large tax treaty network Austria has with currently … Continue reading
The British Virgin Islands – A Leading Jurisdiction For Trust Structures
As many of the readers of the publication will be aware, the trust is a key common law concept, which has evolved over the centuries into the flexible vehicle which is now commonly used for a wide variety of reasons … Continue reading
Reform of the Cyprus International Trusts Law of 1992
The long-awaited reform of the Cyprus International Trusts Law, a much-needed initiative, has finally become reality with the enactment of the International Trust (Amending) Law of 2011. When it came into force in 1992, the Cyprus International Trusts Law gave … 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
Cayman Islands Funds
Duties of Directors – Cayman Islands Funds Weavering v. Peterson A director of a Cayman Islands company owes certain fiduciary duties to the company. While these duties, as a matter of theory, are well understood, it is sometimes difficult to … Continue reading
Sharing Wealth, Sharing Cost…
The Increasing Difficulty of Running a “Lite” International Business Structure due to Increased Banking Regulation In the nineties and noughties companies increasingly adopted international business structures that minimized bricks, mortar and personnel located “onshore”. This was not just “offshoring” in … Continue reading
Singapore as a Holding Domicile for Your China Operations
Both Hong Kong and Singapore provide viable domiciles for a holding company…But what are the differences? Singapore doesn’t usually come onto the radar for most folks when it comes to holding China investments, but in the changing dynamics of emerging … Continue reading
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