Corporate Blog

After much research into the laws of other jurisdictions Guernsey has approved draft legislation to introduce Limited Liability Partnerships.  This is expected to receive Royal assent prior to July 2014.  These corporate bodies combine features [...]

After a comprehensive rewrite that has been ongoing since 2006 the new companies ordinance came into effect on 3 March 2014.  This has been introduced to enhance corporate governance, facilitate business, ensure better regulation and [...]

The UAE is becoming a very popular place for offshore incorporation having completely recovered from the global financial crisis and with places like Dubai and Abu Dhabi making a name for themselves in the modern financial world. [...]

The Companies Bill 2012 had been much anticipated as it was approved in the Lower House on 18 December 2012 and after many months was passed in the Upper House on 8 August 2013, has [...]

The Indian government has announced that it is to exempt from service tax a number of services received by units which are located in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), this will include an exemption from [...]

There are changes occurring across the entire offshore environment due to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) which was to be implemented across Europe from 22 July 2013. This is to ensure that any [...]

The Financial Services Commission has introduced a new Special Purpose Fund (SPF). This allows for the setting up of tax neutral funds. This SPF will enjoy ‘tax exempt’ status in Mauritius providing it meets the following conditions; [...]

Guernsey intends to operate a dual regime for distribution of funds.  This will apply to both EU and non-EU countries.  A funds delegation from Guernsey recently went to the US to update US contacts with [...]

Persons who are non-domiciled in the UK, but have a UK domiciled spouse or civil partner can now opt to be domiciled in the UK. This has various tax considerations, amongst them they will now [...]

Cyprus has numerous benefits for offshore investment, which already make it a very attractive jurisdiction. The government has introduced further packages aimed at foreign investors. These incentives include; - Foreign nationals investing in Cyprus being given permanent residency [...]