The days when offshore jurisdictions issued bank licenses with minimum requirements are long gone. Now there are strict capitalization, due diligence, relevant experience requirements as well as the need for a physical office. However, there are a number of alternative offshore financial structures that can offer services such as deposit taking, payment processing, investing, brokerage and forex trading.

Some of the most popular International Financial Company structures are the Panama Financial Company or the Georgia International Financial Licence. Depending on your specific needs there are other types of financial licences specifically for trading securities and forex such as a Vanuatu or a Belize Brokerage Licence  that have minimal reporting and paid in capital requirements and  if you are looking to set up a Hedge or Mutual Fund St. Lucia and the British Virgin Islands offer some interesting offshore investment fund options. 

Offshore company formation structures give many advantages for globally minded individuals and international companies looking for tax reduction, asset protection or global restructuring. Whatever the need, there is an offshore solution.

Offshore incorporation is about taking advantage of local and international laws, capitalizing on opportunities provided through multi-jurisdictional incorporation.

Separating a set of assets from the exclusive domain of a single country is vitally important. An overseas jurisdiction together with a multi-tiered corporate structure and accompanying offshore bank accounts offers a diversification structure thats well protected. Diversifying capital across jurisdictions and accounts is a well-worn wealth management strategy known by many individuals and international companies. Limiting your exposure to the autocracy of any one-singe country ensures your financial continuity.

Offshore Companies offers a freedom from being bound by a single jurisdiction's oversight and discretion. 

Going Offshore is easier than it ever was before. With the broadening of international communication, establishing an offshore company and offshore bank account has many advantages and has never been more straightforward and can be done entirely online. Documentation and requirements are simple straightforward and a company set up can be established in a matter of days.