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Cyprus Company Formation with all benefits
Posted by peter in Cyprus Company Formation on March 29, 2009
Cyprus Company Formation
Cyprus Company formation gives you several possibilities which you can’t archive if you form a regular company. With a Cyprus company you will be able to incorporate anonymously which means your name will not appear in any company register even not in Cyprus.
Cyprus Company will give you more, a Cyprus company Formation will make you able to conduct business offshore but still have a European Company, which makes it much easier for you to obtain additional services but which also will give your Cyprus Company a good portion of trust from the beginning.
A Cyprus Company formation isn’t difficult, you will complete the process in 3 easy steps and you only need to provide a limited number of documents to get started, which are, a utility bill and a copy of passport, that’s all. Once you send your application to us, we will incorporate a Cyprus company for you, or you can choice a Cyprus shelf company if you like. A Cyprus Shelf company is an already registered Cyprus Company so you do not need to wait for the registration to take place.
A Cyprus company can give you the possibility to open a Cyprus bank Account which can be of great benefit if you are going to conduct business and need your customers to pay you by Wire Transfer. When you choice to make your Cyprus company formation anonymously you will at the same time have a anonymously Cyprus bank account.
A Cyprus Company is perfect if you are looking for a place to form a company where you don’t have to pay any TAX, archiving a 0% TAX with a Cyprus company is easy, you just need to have a foreign shareholder and director and your Cyprus Company will from that point be considered as International Business Company which is subject to 0% TAX.
A company in Cyprus is the only type of company which can archive all this benefits compared to any other country or company formation.
Do not look any further, contact CCLOGIC.COM for your Cyprus Company Formation, beside the Cyprus Company services we also offer the opening of Cyprus bank Accounts and additional other services.
How do nominee shareholders and directors can be useful to my new corporation?
Posted by peter in Cyprus Bank Account, Cyprus Company Formation on February 13, 2009
The question has been asked by many of our clients which want to incorporate their business in Cyprus but don’t have the experience yet of such an advanced and powerful step.
To explain it I will start to say that it is in any way mandatory to have a nominee shareholder or director for your Cyprus company formation.
A nominee shareholder:
This is a person which is a Cypriot and which is acting as shareholder on behalf of the beneficial owner of the company and which can be any person as long as he is a resident of Cyprus. (for this purpose)
A nominee director:
It is almost the same as a nominee shareholder, the different lays in that the director will have a power to act on behalf of the Cyprus Company and can finalize business deals on behalf of you without prior notice.
When we go and register Cyprus companies and our client’s business is of nature of where they are not willing to release their own identity (this can be for many reasons) but rather will have the entity operating as a anonymous vehicle to operate their day to day business, then we advice to use the instruments of a nominee shareholder and director, this will absolutely give them the best protection of identity and beneficial owner release.
Now that said, we get many questions each days for people wanting to register a Cyprus Company and which want to stay anonymously how they can be sure that the nominees don’t withdraw moneys from their accounts and how the beneficial owner can act on behalf of the company!
First of all, a beneficial owner of a Cyprus Company will become a Power of Attorney ( POA ) which will last for a period and which can be renewed upon request at any time. With the POA the beneficial owner can act on behalf of the company as would it not exists, bank accounts can be opened, business contracts can be signed and all the daily tasks can be fulfillment and be legit.
It is an obvious question to ask if the Nominees will run with your moneys and even think about it, first of all the nominees we use are all employed by our company or business partners, they only act as the term says Nominees, they won’t have access to clients bank accounts, basically to the reason that they will never see the account number, the pin codes or have the password for the Internet Banking facilities which comes with the opening of a Cyprus bank Account.
Except that, then a nominee shareholder and director will have a agreement with the trustee that will responsible for the company which disallow them to act on behalf of the clients company without written accept by the client. In fact they even not have the power to do so.
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Offshore Companies get to pay less tax in details
Posted by peter in Cyprus Company Formation on January 6, 2009
In one of the articles I posted for some time ago I wrote that Offshore Companies and Cyprus Offshore Companies in general pay less Tax then any local company which obviously is true.
Anyway you need to be careful since some countries like Cyprus also have double tax treaties which mean that you have to pay TAX from your income in the country where the company owner lives.
I put a snap of the article below just so you are able to point you in the right direction.
“ Offshore companies get to pay less tax as well as having fewer charges incurred on them in setting up and sustaining a business in a foreign jurisdiction. These jurisdictions can often offer better legal protection than the jurisdiction where the company does most of its business. Due to these legal protections offshore companies can choose to set up an anonymous company formation if they want to. Companies prefer to remain anonymous for a number of reasons such as not being welcome in some countries, one such industry is gambling, online casinos and other card playing websites, many companies in these types of industry are based offshore on the small island countries such as Cyprus although most of the people using their services will be from the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe “
What it means for you as a Cyprus Company or Offshore Company owner is very simple, you will need in any way to consult an Tax advisor to make sure you don’t get heard of this regulation in your own country. There are several options to avoid paying TAX with an Cyprus Company or a Offshore Company in general, but you need to do some tax planning with help from your legal and tax advisors to do it right.
There is a great benefit in running a Cyprus Company or Offshore Company in general if you do it right, as it is the case in any other case, then this rule also apply for this part of the business World. If you fail it will hurt you and of course you will have to pay TAX maybe more than if you made it right from the beginning.
A few points you need to consider before you jump in:
• What is the purpose of the Cyprus Company or Offshore Company in general?
• Do you think you have the income over the next year to make it up with the cost to have a Cyprus Company or Offshore Company in general?
• What is it you are going to sell, are these tangible gods from a Retail Store or is it Products and Services sold through your website on the Internet?
• Make the TAX planning which is important and do Company structure planning.
• Avoid Double Taxation by consulting your Tax advisor or the people that will do the Cyprus Company registration or Offshore Company formation in general.
• Do you need a Bank Account for this company? If so should it be a local bank account or a Offshore Bank Account for instant an Cyprus Offshore Bank Account?
The list can be long but it is important that you take out sometime of your busy day and go through some of the above outlined points before you go and register a Cyprus Company or any other Offshore Company, it will bring you money at the end of the day.
If you are alooking for registering a Offshore Company or Cyprus Offshore Company, then please visit CCLOGIC LLC they are specialists.
Cyprus Offshore Company, a crime ?
Posted by peter in Cyprus Company on January 4, 2009
Many people when they hear the wording ‘offshore company’ relate it with crime and tax evasion and don’t think it is something that would apply to them. Although this is true in some jurisdictions there are many law abiding citizens who maintain offshore accounts all over the world. Most offshore banks enforce very strict rules and safety structures to prevent unsavory characters from opening accounts with them, after all these banks have to maintain a good reputation if they want to remain operating.
There can also be restrictions imposed on the type of industry in certain countries. For example, most countries don’t permit anyone to open a bank, insurance company or other financial institutions that are highly regulated.
If you should die unexpectedly, having an offshore company means that your estate will be put through a protracted probate process. Even if you have written a will, foreign countries will still look over your business dealings in detail before they let your relatives take your assets.
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Offshore to protect your assets !
Posted by peter in Cyprus Bank Account on January 3, 2009
All the services mentioned aren’t necessarily offered by every bank, most either lean towards retail services or private banking services. Retail services are generally economical and undifferentiated, while private banking services are more liable to offer a personalised group of services to the customer.
There are considerable remunerations to be acquired by moving your international business and assets to an offshore jurisdiction. If you are concerned about the possibility of a disastrous liability action being taken out against you or are an international trader and your income is raised from different countries and continents or maybe you are worried about how much your family will have to pay in inheritance taxes if you should die, then opening an offshore bank account can help with all these issues.
An anonymous debit card simply means that you don’t have to have your name printed onto it.
Posted by peter in Cyprus Bank Account, Cyprus Company Formation on December 23, 2008
An anonymous debit card simply means that you don’t have to have your name printed onto it. You can either choose to have someone else’s name printed onto it, put it into the corporations name or even choose to have the card printed with no name on it at all. The choice is yours.
An anonymous debit card programme will operate in the following way. Normally a card-issuing bank will issue the credit card either to a trust company or to a trust account held at the bank. A card reseller has the trust account held in an offshore bank in a different jurisdiction than the one where he is based in order to avoid any legal issues. The reseller is the one who has all control over the debit card and the money on it and will normally provide information online for you to have the ability to check the account and its transactions, balance, outgoings, etc. The actual money is held in the resellers trust account and he is the one who has the signatory power.
To obtain a debit card any other way requires opening up an offshore account and then applying for a debit card, however this method means that it will not be anonymous. Cards that are issued directly from the banks always have the name printed on the debit card of the signatory on the bank account. Offshore banks will also require different forms of ID and references before you can open an account and get a debit card from them.
Some agencies are able to set you up with an International offshore credit card, there is a VISA debit card with credit card facilities offered through leading International banks without having to obtain credit checks or bank references. They place great emphasis on client confidentiality. The card is given out with an offshore current business bank account from reputable International banks.
To qualify for an international offshore credit card it is necessary to have an offshore company already set up. With an International debit card you are able to cash money and view your account balance through an ATM, if it is marked with VISA/PLUS logo anywhere in the world. Money debited on this debit card can be taken out from over 855, 000 ATMs in 149 countries.
Money deposited in a debit account is much safer than carrying it around in your pocket and in the unfortunate circumstances that you should lose the card or have it stolen then the account will be frozen instantly.
When applying for the debit card the bank needs identification of the customer, but once the card is issued there is no name printed on it and so it is an anonymous debit card, this also means that it is issued immediately as there is no time to wait while your name is printed. These debit cards can be opened using both Euros and US dollars.
When you apply for the card there is no request for a guarantee deposit or opening payment to be made and if you are travelling overseas there is no requirement to show the information on the amount of money deposited on the card. When accounting in a foreign country there is no need to be concerned regarding the currency exchange as it is all processed automatically.
If you require an offshore bank account it is always a good idea to try and visit the bank yourself to set everything up, there are many offshore jurisdictions and there is very likely one not too far from your country of residence. This is especially important if you are setting up a business account and will be using the bank account frequently or if you are intending to deposit a large amount of funds. Check out where and who will be holding your money. Lastly, be aware that just because your bank account and company are offshore it doesn’t mean that you can carry out business in your home country or with fellow residents and avoid taxes.
An offshore company is one that doesn’t conduct its business in its own country.
Posted by peter in Cyprus Company Formation on December 11, 2008
An offshore company is one that doesn’t conduct its business in its own country. You may have heard an offshore company referred to under another term, such as non-resident companies. An Cyprus offshore company has to follow the rules and laws of the jurisdiction it is registered under and it isn’t allowed to carry out a substantial amount of business with the jurisdiction where it is incorporated.
There are a number of benefits to individuals and companies that decide to set up an Cyprus offshore company. Taxation is the biggest advantage as the company can be established in such as way that the tax that has to be paid is kept to a minimum. An offshore business is a much simpler and straight-forward process than onshore businesses due to the fact that most offshore jurisdictions have simplified the whole set up process to make it as easy as possible for these companies. There is a higher level of legal protection offered by offshore jurisdictions a they impose more stringent conditions on agreeing to let the courts view corporations records, also in most cases if an offshore company is facing a law suit against it then the corporate governance rules call for the laws of the jurisdiction to where the company is registered to apply, and not the country in which it is being sued.
The fees you have to pay depend on the jurisdiction you choose, opening a business in Cyprus will be far different to the island of Bermuda and there are also vast differences in the maintenance charges on a company’s annual renewal of its license. There has to be a lot of detailed reporting when forming an onshore company but with offshore formations this is not the case, each jurisdiction has its own laws and regulations concerning the amount of information it requires.
Liability cases are always an issue that corporations have to be aware of and protect themselves against. Offshore formations can enable you to manage assets and transactions so that you are protected against any liability cases that might happen.
One of the main reasons many corporations decide to establish an anonymous company formation is to keep the name of the owner private and not printed on any documentation. Offshore jurisdictions normally don’t impress any capitalization rules on corporations which enable them to be created with an entirely insignificant equity investment. This isn’t the case however with banks and other financial institutions or insurance companies. Cyprus Offshore companies can generally help out financially to acquire their own shares which means there are no whitewash procedures occurring and everything is out in the open.
There are a few disadvantages to be aware of with setting up an Cyprus offshore company formation and one of these is that they are generally prevented from carrying out any business or having an office with staff employed within the jurisdiction of incorporation. There are certain restrictions on the types of business that are allowed to operate as an offshore company and these are generally those involved in the banking and insurance industries or in commission as a trust company.
Due to the little amount of information that is known and required for an offshore company there is a certain amount of documentation needed to check that the business is legal and all above board. Opening a bank account for the offshore company and to abide by pertinent anti-money laundering regulations banks will ask for documents confirming the identity of the signers on the account to be notarized and may even need references from an attorney or a banker who knows you and can vouch for your character.
Another disadvantage to forming an Cyprus offshore company is that some countries have legislation against allowing offshore companies from conducting business in their country as they feel the company is dodging paying its taxes. Lastly, if a shareholder of an offshore company passes away then the will has to be admitted to probate within the offshore jurisdiction which can result in a lengthy and costly procedure while you wait for the estate to be settled.
Finding an expert who can help and advice you in the area of your type of business can provide you with skilled and specialist help in forming your offshore company. There are numerous proficient and practiced consultants that offer services to assist with your business goals and can facilitate with the setting up the company, incorporation of company, asset protection, company management and offshore banking services.
An Cyprus offshore company formation isn’t actually as difficult as it sounds as long…
Posted by peter in Cyprus Company Formation on December 5, 2008
An Cyprus offshore company formation isn’t actually as difficult as it sounds as long as you know what you are doing. Your company can be a proprietorship, partnership, or a corporation and offshore is simply an expression that means outside of your own jurisdiction, thus not in the country where you reside or even where the bulk of your business is carried out.
An Cyprus offshore company formation is mainly required to obtain maximum tax or trade benefits and evade legislation which can minimize the business’ profitability and be financially depressing for its economic situation.
Some of the benefits for Cyprus offshore company formation are outlined here.
There is generally a lower taxation tariff to pay in offshore destinations. This is appealing to many organizations as the less tax they pay means the more money they can save thus resulting in an increased profitability for the company.
The downside to this though is that you will miss out on any social services a well-organized country generally provides to its tax payers, such as free health care and retirement benefits.
Cyprus Offshore companies are often governed by much simpler rules and laws concerning their business ventures in comparison to onshore laws in other countries.
Onshore companies have to deal with various reporting procedures and follow strict guidelines and rules which can be time wasting and expensive in man- power and many of these are avoided with offshore companies. Offshore businesses can operate more efficiently and smoothly than if they set up their company in their own country and so offshore companies are greatly favored by Internet companies and financial services companies.
Offshore jurisdictions generally require less tax for corporations which can come as a great relief to many large corporations as they are often taxed a lot. Governments are always looking for ways to increase the money in their own coffers and heavily taxing large corporations is seen as a reliable method of ensuring they receive enough money.
Companies can have a good profit before tax is deducted but then once they have paid the tax levied by the government their profits can drastically be reduced, due to these high tax rates, corporations employ tax accountants and lawyers who are experienced and specialized in helping them to reduce their tax bill and locate a jurisdiction whereby their costs can be minimized.
Some offshore jurisdictions are more appealing to corporations for Cyprus offshore company formation as they have no tax at all, these are called tax havens. Other countries such as Cyprus offer double tax treaties with many countries and have only a small amount of tax to pay.
Locally registered companies generally have to follow strict laws regarding reporting requirements especially if they are a public limited company, this is done to help protect the shareholders against any possible attempt at fraud and also to stop any scams or deception being carried out. If these corporations don’t follow the reporting requirements then they have to pay a large fine.
Cyprus Offshore company formation is popular as there are no reporting requirements to follow or be aware of and so operating the business becomes much simpler and easier.
Another advantage which makes Cyprus offshore company formation attractive is that it can offer much more privacy than onshore registration. There is no requirement to publish financial statements and they can just go about their business and their competitors are not aware of the state of their business, how much profits they are making or their strategies and this can lessen the level of competition.
The choice to of paying less tax or even no tax at all is the main reason why most companies opt for offshore company formation. In general anyone in business who invests offshore by opening a bank account or by setting up a company receives various tax reduction benefits. By setting up your base in a low or no tax jurisdiction, can save you significantly more money.
Thousands of companies decide to open a Cyprus company and set up an International Business Company because of the tax advantages the island offers. Cyprus is not a tax haven, you are still eligible to pay tax if your business is registered there. However the level of tax is very low in comparison to most other countries and the tax incentives offered by the government make a Cyprus company formation one of the most favorable locations in the world for IBS’s.
Cyprus Company Formation
Posted by peter in Cyprus Company Formation on November 24, 2008
Considering setting up and operating your own international company? Then consider Cyprus as the jurisdiction to do it. Strategically located in the eastern Mediterranean, it has the perfect location for access to Europe, Asia and Africa. Its pleasant Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters makes it the ideal place to establish a company where you can have everything you need in a beautiful and relaxed setting.
An independent republic since 1960, Cyprus is governed similarly to other western democracies with the emphasis on human rights, political freedom and private property. Their legal system is familiar as it is based on English Law, added to that, Cyprus is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the Council of Europe, as well as a member of the European Union.
Language isn’t a barrier in Cyprus as although Greek and Turkish are the official languages, English is spoken by the majority of the residents and commonly used in the areas of business and government.
Cyprus has a well established transport system with two 2 international airports and important port connections. It has a good infrastructure already in place and first-rate telecommunications, banking facilities also offer onshore banks, offshore banking units and dedicated financial organizations.
Many companies are attracted to the island as it is well-known for having one of the lowest tax structures throughout all of Europe. A reputable international financial centre, Cyprus has an extensive system of Double Tax Treaties, a first-rate legal and economic infrastructure already in place and these are just a few of the reasons businesses locate their head offices here.
There are known to be over 20,000 international business companies presently resident and operating on the island. Some of these companies are resident with their head office based here, whilst others are non-residents and facilitate local accountants and lawyers as their representatives.
Cyprus currently has the lowest tax structure throughout Europe and this is what makes it so attractive to those seeking the perfect location for their offshore company. It also offers many advantages in comparison to other jurisdictions and is well known as an international financial centre. The government of Cyprus places no difference on the amount of tax paid, regardless of whether it is a local company or an International Business Company. Everyone pays a single corporation tax rate.