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Anguilla Offshore Companies Anguilla is truly a neutral tax jurisdiction (unlike many offshore financial services centres). There are no income, capital gains, estate, profit or other forms of direct taxation on either individuals or corporations, whether resident in Anguilla or not. So in this context Anguilla, although regarded by some as a tax haven, has an advantage over many offshore centres in that it does not have "designer" taxation targeting offshore or non-resident business. Companies incorporated in any other jurisdiction may be continued in Anguilla as an Anguilla Offshore Company. An Anguilla Offshore Company can, where the laws of another jurisdiction permit, redomicile to such jurisdiction. The Government recognises the desirability of expanding Anguilla's professional infrastructure and has very recently established a new programme allowing for multi-year work permits of up to four years duration and relaxed residency rules. Key Corporate Features
Anguilla, the most northerly of the Caribbean Leeward Islands, has a landmass of 90 sq km. 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. Anguilla supports a population estimated at 9.000. Anguilla is generally flat with occasional rainfall, but has the finest powder white sand beaches in the Caribbean. The official language in Anguilla 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 in Anguilla are both quite high. 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 the defence and foreign affairs of Anguilla. Elections are held at least once in every five years; electoral representation is parliamentary (as opposed to presidential). 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 to Anguilla 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 dialling, cellular connections, fax, modem, internet, and dedicated e-mail service lines are all available. The official and spoken language in Anguilla is English. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean (EU) dollar. Anguilla has 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. The principal corporate legislation is the Anguilla International Business Companies Act 2000. The types of company for international trade and investment are the Anguilla International Business Company (IBC), the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and the Anguilla Business Company (ABC). The procedure to incorporate is simple: Anguilla company formation 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. An Anguilla 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. An Anguilla International Business Company has the full capacity of, and all rights, powers, and privileges of, a natural person. In Anguilla the legislation and language of corporate documents is English. A registered office must be maintained in Anguilla at the address of a licensed management company or law firm. On line incorporation will allow approved sub-agents in Anguilla to incorporate within minutes. Otherwise, 24 hours are required.Name restrictions apply on 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. The normal authorised share capital for an Anguilla IBC 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. There are no minimum capital requirements. The share capital can be expressed in any currency. The minimum issued capital is one share. The following classes of shares are permitted: par value shares, no par value shares and bearer shares.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. TAnguilla is not party to any double tax treaties. There are no annual license fees, but annual return fees of US$ 200 (IBC), US$ 250 (LLC) and US$ 280 (ABC). There is no requirement to file accounts with the authorities in Anguilla, but there is a requirement to file a one page form (IBC) or two page form (LLC and ABC) together with the payment of the annual return fee. A company is required to keep financial records that reflect the financial position of the company. 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. A company secretary is not required, but normally appointed.The minimum number of shareholders is one. Contact: info@personaloffice.com
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