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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