Anguilla has become one of the best offshore jurisdictions internationally. International Business Company’s or offshore company’s are one of the main type of companies used to facilitate financial development in Anguilla. As a tax haven, International Business Companies are exempted from all local taxes including inheritance and wealth taxes. As a legitimate tax haven, Anguilla has no double taxation treaty and as such tax exchange agreements are non existent. Offshore investing in Anguilla is an opportunity to invest in a politically stable environment that is tax efficient, offers flexible company structure and relative ease of incorporation.

In order to incorporate an Anguilla company International Business Company) in Anguilla the company must retain a registered office and must appoint a licensed agent in Anguilla. International Business Companies are governed by law which ensures the integrity of the Anguilla offshore jurisdiction. Offshore investing opens a wide range of possibilities and financial incentives, companies a free to conduct business with other countries however they are prohibited by law to conduct any profit earning business in Anguilla. IBC’s are also prohibited from holding real estate in Anguilla. An Anguilla offshore company is also prohibited from conducting banking, trust, or insurance business in Anguilla.

Offshore financial services in Anguilla are regulated by the Anguilla International Business Company’s act of 16th October, 2000. This act provides effective legislation to efficiently govern the workings of an Anguilla IBC. Under this Act the security and legitimacy of an offshore company is ensured. The registration process of an Anguilla Company is done relatively easy and quick. An Anguilla company can be incorporated in as little as one business day and is done in a closed registry. The information concerning the beneficial owners of the company, are kept confidential, whereby only the Memorandum and Articles of Association are filed with the registry. To further maintain the client’s privacy Anguilla Offers Nominee services. This feature of an Anguilla IBC makes this jurisdiction very attractive to investors who wish to keep their financial affairs confidential.

The name of an Anguilla company must not suggest patronage to the Royal Family as Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory. The name of an IBC must include endings such as Limited, Incorporated or Corporation or its abbreviation suggesting a limited liability company. An Anguilla offshore company is also prohibited from using a name that is similar or the same to the name of a company or business already in existence. An IBC must be formed with minimum one director and shareholder who may be the same person. In Anguilla however an IBC may be formed without directors.

The offshore financial services in Anguilla offer a hassle free alternative to offshore investing. Offshore companies are not required to file any financial audit report with the Anguilla government. Offshore companies are given relative freedom with the absence of onerous reporting requirements. The meeting of directors and Shareholders need not be conducted in Anguilla and can be carried out anywhere in the world, even via electronic means to further accommodate clients and reduce hassle.

Anguilla’s offshore jurisdiction is one of the best in the world, providing its clients with quality service at reasonable prices. Anguilla’s offshore company’s have: a flexible structure and can operate with the full power, rights and privileges of a natural person. Strict secrecy laws, no financial auditing requirements, easy registration process and efficient service makes this environment ideal for many investors.