To British Capital Group World-Wide Financial Services Offshore Company Formation Jurisdiction : Anguilla

Anguilla IBC Only US$599

Secrecy?

Why Anguilla? Anguilla, the British Dependent Territory set in the Caribbean Sea, is known as an up-scale tourist destination, with several world class hotels and unsurpassed beaches, also as a PRIME offshore finance center. One key part of that strategy to develop Anguilla into a well regulated offshore center is the recent enacting of a modern package of financial legislation, geared to the needs of overseas investors and clients. Another element involves the implementation by late 1995 of a state of the art computerized system in the Anguilla Companies Registry. Remote access filing and registration of companies by both local and British Capital Group will be accomplished electronically in minutes. The Companies Registry is scheduled to operate around the clock, 365 days a year.

Anguilla; Bullet Proof Tax Haven

GENERAL INFORMATION: Anguilla, the most northerly of the Caribbean Leeward Islands, has a landmass of 90 sq km and was originally inhabited by, and was an important home island to, the Arawak Indians, an indigenous Caribbean race. Numerous significant artefacts have recently been unearthed which establish the Fountain (a fresh water underground spring) and other Island sites as important archaeological finds which now draw substantial international interest. The British established control of Anguilla in the late 1600’s, prevailing in numerous skirmishes with other European powers throughout the colonial period, so that today Anguilla is a British Dependent Territory. POPULATION: Anguilla supports a population estimated at 9,000. The Island is generally flat with occasional rainfall, but has the finest powder white sand beaches in the Caribbean. The official language is English; the primary industries are tourism (featuring numerous world class resorts and restaurants, catering to high net worth individuals from the United States, Europe and Latin America), financial services, boat building and fishing. The standard of living and the level of education are both quite high. POLITICAL STRUCTURE: In 1969, Anguilla succeeded from Associated Statehood with St. Kitts and Nevis, opting for direct British rule, which was officially granted in 1982. Anguilla is a stable society and strong democracy, peacefully governed by an Executive Council of ministers appointed from the Legislative Council of elected members, presided over by a British appointed Governor. Britain maintains responsibility for defense and foreign affairs. Elections are held at least once in every five years, electoral representation is parliamentary (as opposed to presidential).

Sunset Over Shoal Bay, Anguilla

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMY: Anguilla is located approximately one and a half hours south east of Miami, Florida, or four and a half hours south east of New York City. There are flight connections from those and other United States cities, as well as from Europe and Latin America, through Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Antigua, and Curacao. Communications facilities on Anguilla are exceptional, and expanding. International direct dialing, cellular connections, fax, modem, Internet, and dedicated e-mail service lines are all available. LANGUAGE: The official and spoken language is English. CURRENCY: Eastern Caribbean (EU) dollar. EXCHANGE CONTROL: There are no Foreign Exchange controls, and the US dollar circulates freely throughout the economy. Bank accounts can be maintained in US dollars in either personal or corporate savings accounts, checking accounts, CD’s, or other investment instruments.

Anguilla, The Real Life

TYPE OF LAW: Anguilla’s legal system is based upon English Common Law, with local modifications. The judiciary is independent of the Executive and Legislative branches, and is fully independent of political influence. Anguilla has, since 1992 (and specifically in 1994), introduced and adopted numerous pieces of modern financial service legislation. These laws were drafted with the involvement of all elected legislators, with the advice of the private sector practitioners, and the consent of British Government representatives. PRINCIPAL CORPORATE LEGISLATION: International Business Companies Ordinance 1994. COMPANY INFORMATION: TYPE OF COMPANY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT: International Business Company (IBC). PROCEDURE TO INCORPORATE: On line incorporation is available to approved sub-agents to provide instant incorporation. Alternatively, filing a basic two-page form (i.e. Form 8, The Articles of Incorporation) is the only requirement.

Anguilla, The Paradise

RESTRICTIONS ON TRADING: An IBC is restricted from conducting business with persons resident on Anguilla, conducting banking or trust business, conducting insurance or reinsurance business, or conducting the business of providing company management services. On Anguilla, an IBC may maintain bank accounts, retain professional advisors carrying on business within Anguilla, maintain corporate records, hold meetings and lease office space. POWERS OF COMPANY: An International Business Company has the full capacity of, and all rights, powers, and privileges of, a natural person. LANGUAGE OF LEGISLATION AND CORPORATE DOCUMENTS: The legislation and language of corporate documents is English. REGISTERED OFFICE REQUIRED: Yes, must be maintained in Anguilla at the address of a licensed management company or law firm. TIME TO INCORPORATE: Online incorporation will allow approved sub-agents to incorporate within minutes. Otherwise, 24 hours is required. NAME RESTRICTIONS: Any name that has already been incorporated or a name that is so similar as to cause confusion. Restricted names are ones that suggest the patronage of the Royal Family, the UK Government, a political party, a university, a professional association, or names that the Registrar may consider to be misleading or objectionable.

Anguilla, The Haven In The Heaven

LANGUAGE OF NAME: On line incorporation allows for names in virtually any language or alphabet, including Chinese characters. NAMES REQUIRING CONSENT OR A LICENSE: Any name implying a relationship with the banking or insurance or company management industries- e.g. bank, financial, trust and insurance. SUFFIXES TO DENOTE LIMITED LIABILITY: The name of an IBC must end in one of the following: Ltd, Corp, Inc., SA, NV or GmbH. DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TO AUTHORITIES: No. AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL: The normal authorized share capital is US$ 50,000 divided in to 50,000 shares of US$ 1, this being the maximum capital for the minimum fees for incorporation and annual fees. The share capital can be expressed in any currency. The minimum issued capital is one share. CLASSES OF SHARES PERMITTED: Par value shares, no par value shares and bearer shares.

Anguilla, Peace Of Mind Jurisdiction

BEARER SHARES PERMITTED: Yes. TAXATION: Anguilla is a pure tax haven and has no direct taxation in the form of income tax, capital gains tax, gift tax or inheritance tax. DOUBLE TAXATION AGREEMENTS: Anguilla is not party to any double tax treaties. LICENSE FEES: Government annual fees are US$ 230. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED: There is no requirement to file accounts with the authorities, but a company is required to keep financial records that reflect the financial position of the company. DIRECTORS: The minimum number of directors is one. The directors may be natural persons or corporate bodies. They may be of any nationality and need not be resident in Anguilla. COMPANY SECRETARY: Not required, but normally appointed. SHAREHOLDERS: The minimum number of shareholders is one.

Anguilla; A Paradise On The Earth

Mailing, Fax, Telephone And Office Facilities: As part of the domiciliary service fee we provide clients with a registered office address in the country of incorporation but clients may find it convenient to arrange for mail forwarding, fax and telephone facilities through our Switzerland, Cayman Islands, London or other British Capital Group world-wide offices. This service may be especially useful where, for example, the company is opening bank accounts. Normally the bank would address statements and other correspondence to the company at the address of the client but this results in a loss of confidentiality in that the connection between the company name and the client will be automatically made.

To safeguard against this mail can be directed to our offices and we can re-mail those letters in a plain envelope addressed to the client or otherwise as the client directs. An additional advantage of using our re-mailing services is that the provision of a re-mailing address through one of our prestigiously located offices in the onshore jurisdictions may allow the offshore company to appear to be domiciled on-shore and thereby give that company an added degree if respectability.

For example, your offshore company could quote British Capital Group London office address on its letterhead and thereby appear to be domiciled in the UK. This procedure is particularly attractive if the Hong Kong address is used as a Hong Kong company is not required to quote its registered office address on its letterhead. Thus if an offshore company were to quote a Hong Kong address it would be indistinguishable from the letterhead, from a normal Hong Kong trading company.The charge for this service is only $275 per annum. Trust Services: Using a trust to own the shares of an offshore company can result in very substantial tax and non-tax related advantages which will accrue both on death and during the lifetime of the trust settler. These advantages may include: Saving Of Inheritance Tax: On death, the Inheritance tax which would normally be assessed on the value of shares would generally be eradicated. Asset Protection: Assets placed into trust are generally beyond the reach of creditors who might arise as a result of financial difficulties, divorce proceedings, litigation, etc. Avoidance Of Probate: A trust provides a means whereby assets can be smoothly passed on to the next generation without the disruption, delays substantial costs, loss of confidentiality associated with the probate procedure which necessarily follows when assets are bequeathed by will. Continuity: Trusts provide a means whereby assets can continue to be administered in accordance with the wishes of the settlor after his death so the weak can be protected from others and the spend-thrift can be protected from himself. Lifetime Tax Savings: During lifetime, substantial income and capital gains tax advantages may result from setting up the trust. Using the service of one of our licensed trust companies, we are pleased to act as trustee for a suitably drafted discretionary trust and the cost of this service would be from US$500 for setting up the trust deed and from US$500 per annum for the provision of trustee services.

Offshore; Your Road To Success

Other Services: British Capital Group provides a wide range of administrative and documentary services including, but not limited to legalization and notarizing of documents, credit cards, yacht and ship registration, invoicing, documentary trade services, trade finance applications, accounting, consulting and immigration services. US$599 VIP Power Package Includes: Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Good Standing for your offshore company Memorandum and Articles of Association First year government fee Share Certificate issued to the bearer or to the nominee shareholder (recommended and provided for free) or registered Minutes of the first meeting of founders Letter of appointment of the first director Register of members for offshore company Register of directors for offshore company Registered agent services first year for offshore company Registered office for offshore company (first year) Apostille of the charter documents Courier delivery 3 Bank accounts Nominee directors Power of Attorney Apostille documents Notarized documents Apostilled translation of the charter documents into local language Notarized translation of the charter documents into local language Rubber stamp of the company Express Delivery Amendments to the company charter documents, name change, etc Redomiciliation Trading and investment account. Operation via Tel., Fax, Internet. Debit cards Offshore Brokerage Account for Day Trading Virtual office in your selected jurisdiction, including: e-mail address, fax and answering machine for infrequent use, with forwarding all messages by e-mail One year offshore hold mail and forwarding Offshore merchant account

Anguilla; The One And Only

Confused? The average person is frequently confused by the complexity of international tax planning and discouraged by the substantial costs involved in an offshore company formation or registering of a bank or trust in a tax haven. The registration costs and ongoing yearly administration expenses frequently exceed what the average person could save in taxes. British Capital Group has a new program to answer those concerns. We provide the simple, secure, private and low cost answer for the person who is just starting out or the veteran who now understands that simplicity is the essence of genius. Our survey has shown that this solution answers all of the needs for 100% of the persons seeking to go offshore.

The program includes bearer shares so that complete anonymity is guaranteed, documentation and support services so that you can open a financial account under your complete control, where and when you wish, and flexibility so that you can change your financial affairs to reflect your future needs.

We trust that we have clarified the intriguing world of Anguilla Offshore Companies Incorporation Programs. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, relating to this opportunity and provide you with additional details regarding any of our devoted services.

Please click here to write us the full particulars of your situation and what you wish to accomplish. We will review your situation very carefully and offer to you a custom fitted solution. 95% of the time it will be simple to understand and 100% of the time it will be the least expensive alternative.

If you would like to obtain further details of the legislation surrounding the formation of a Anguilla Offshore International Business Company or wish to discuss any matter in complete confidence, please click here to contact: Mr. Robert Haig British Capital Group Offshore Services

Thank you for your interest and feel free to contact British Capital Group Offshore Services if you believe the formation of an international business company in Anguilla may be appropriate in your particular situation. Any communication with us is considered PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL.

Other Jurisdictions?

British Capital Group is in a position to assist new and established clients in opening personal and corporate offshore bank or trust accounts, denominated in almost every currency, in over 125 of offshore jurisdictions world-wide, including:
New Zealand, Australia, Chile, The Dominican Republic, Ireland, Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay, Prague, Bodrum, The Spanish-Moroccan Tax Havens, The Madeira Tax Haven of Portugal, The Jamaican Free Trade Zones, The Dominican Republic Free Trade Zones, Campione D'Italia, Andorra, Poland, The Eastern Turkish Border and Tbilisi, Mozambique, Guatemala, The Virgin Islands, The Philippine Islands, and Anguilla are just some of the countries and places featured.