We are a young and dynamic office which would like to assist you with all the tax problems you may encounter as a young company, self-employed entrepreneur or liberal professional. All this at affordable and transparent prices. You cannot expect miracles from national tax planning in this overtaxed country. That is why we are trying to relieve your tax pain by means of daring, creative but always legal solutions by crossing the borders. Everyone talks about globalisation … well, why not when it comes to tax. Our team operates in three continents and we are trying to let you take advantage of our experience...


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The constitutional democratic republic of Panama, the most important financial center in Central America, has an impressive history of international banking and services jurisdiction. It has a fully regulated body of internet gaming laws of the highest standard, comparable to the gaming laws of the Isle of Man, which means that the Igaming entrepreneur can open a gambling website and continue to be on the right side of US law. With its absence of a military and central bank, free circulation of US capital, free use of the US dollar as legal tender and zero tax, Panama has been described as a 'virtual...


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Malta introduced its new Remote Gaming Regulations in April 2004. These regulations were a much awaited mile-stone superseding the previous law regulating offshore betting offices (The Operation of Betting Offices Regulations, 2000 - Legal Notice 34). Under the old law, licensing of a betting office setting up shop in Malta required a presence in Malta in the form of a premises from which the betting office's operations were carried out. These regulations covered only betting operations and did not cater for computer-generated games. In fact the internet was merely sanctioned as a communication...


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Curacao, the main Island of the Netherlands Antilles, accommodates several so-called Economic Zones (’E-Zones’) that provide a suitable location to set up international trade, services or e-commerce businesses. What is an E-Zone? An E-Zone is a specific appointed area within the Netherlands Antilles in which, amongst other, international trade and trade supportive services may be performed whether or not supported by electronical communication and information equipment (e-commerce). Such an area has a manager that coordinates admittance with the authorities. E-Zone companies benefit a very...


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What is a New Zealand Foreign Trust? A New Zealand Foreign Trust is a trust entered into by a non-resident Settlor with a New Zealand Resident Trustee for the benefit of non-resident Beneficiaries, where no income is earned in New Zealand. New Zealand Foreign Trusts are increasingly being used as an alternative to a tax haven trust for clients located in most places in the world.  Properly planned, it can offer excellent tax efficiencies. What is a trust? In common law jurisdictions such as New Zealand, a Trust arises where a property has a legal owner and a beneficial (or real) owner. ...


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Offshore business is about using the possibilities offered by countries (commonly known as jurisdictions), whose legislation allows for certain advantages (tax, confidentiality, company structure, etc.) to be used by non-residents. This means that a country, or jurisdiction, will allow registration of a company and offer them certain tax freedoms in exchange for an annual licence fee. It is normally a legal requirement that the registered company must not conduct any business or own any assets in the jurisdiction of incorporation. This in turn allows companies to be set up in that...


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Today's business world has set new standards for the IT performance of a company. Companies are searching for more comprehensive solutions that address technology and process issues in order to deliver real and measurable results to the business. Our perfect service delivery ensures stable and continuous applications running on top of a high performing and reliable IT infrastructure.Our business affiliate AvantBiz Consulting , has the experience to help you face the ever changing technology and increasing pressures to deliver. Whether there is a lack of in-house knowledge and expertise...


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Most De Hoon & Partners clients who purchase an offshore company also need banking and investment services to enjoy the full benefits of going “offshore”. De Hoon & Partners provides a full range of banking and investment services through its affiliates in various countries. We are able to handle the entire account opening process for you so you do not need to visit the bank or investment company in person. Depending on the bank selected, credit cards and/or debit cards are available, together with ATM cards, telephone banking and internet banking services. We can assist you with...


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De Hoon & Partners expatriate settlement services are designed to streamline the art of relocation by providing you guided assistance which avoid stressful situations, making the expatriation process as pleasant (or at least uneventful) as possible. Our Expat services provide a complete "One Stop Shop" for all the necessary paperwork and visa permit requirements necessary to make "the move" as painless as possible. Inevitably as an Expat you will need a lot of information, resource gathering etc. to help comprehend the complete practical picture. Our experience shows that solution packages,...


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Investment Holding Company Both individuals and large companies regularly use offshore companies as vehicles to hold investment portfolios, which may consist of cash, stocks, bonds and other investment products. Cash assets held by offshore companies can earn deposit interest gross or can be placed in collective cash funds. Offshore companies are regularly used for inheritance purposes and to reduce probate expenses. Such companies can provide privacy and may save legal and other professional fees. Property Holding Company Another form of offshore holding company that has gained a lot of interest...


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