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 a New Zealand Financial Service Provider or a Panama Financial Company. Depending upon your needs there are other popular financial licences including: a Georgia or Vanuatu Financial Company, Swiss Trust Company, Belize Brokerage Licence or if you are looking to set up a Hedge Funds or Mutual Fund then be sure to look at the St. Lucia and the British Virgin Islands for offshore investment instruments. 

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 bank account and offshore company has never been more straightforward and can be done entirely online with a few clicks of a button. Documentation and requirements are simple straightforward and a company set up can be established in a matter of days.