
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Benefits of Offshore Investing
Offshore Investment…… Is it worth it?
The Six Reasons Why You Need Offshore Funds in Your
Long-Term Portfolio
Offshore for Different Reasons
The Real Estate Investor
The Business Person
The Asset Protector
The Equity & Fund Investor
Privacy & Confidentiality
The Offshore World Has Changed
The Financial Action Task Force
The OECD Report of Harmful Tax Competition
Bearer Shares…… Finished or “Immobilised”?
Banking Changes
“Know Your Client” Requirements
Suspicious Activity – Money Laundering
Legislation Changes
The Future
The Offshore Investing Process
An Offshore Bank Account
A Maildrop Address
Do you need a Company or Trust?
Asset Protection and the Nasty World of Litigation
Case Studies to Prove The Value Of Asset Protection
Methods to Protect Yourself #1 – Simple Plan
The Reality of Asset Seizure
Methods to Protect Yourself #2 – Company Plan
An Offshore Asset Protection Solution
Methods to Protect Yourself #3 –Home Equity Plan
Bringing The Ultimate Asset Protection Plan Together
The Onshore Asset Protection Plan
The Offshore Asset Protection Plan
Transferring Your Assets to The Asset Protection Scheme
“Foundations” - Do They Work As An Asset Protection
Vehicle?
How Offshore Works & Understanding
Your Needs
The Offshore Structures – How they Work
The offshore company
The offshore trust
Who are you? What is your Scenario?
Australian
American
British
Structuring an Offshore Entity
Real Estate Strategy
Offshore Licensing And Patent Holding Companies
Offshore Financing
Double Interest Deduction Companies
Captive Insurance Companies
Shipping Companies
Import Export
Offshore Consulting
Internet Trading
Asset Protection & Family Wealth Protection
Establishing the Offshore Company
Banking Issues
Advantages of Offshore Accounts
Procedure to Open an Offshore Bank Account
Internet and Private Banking
Offshore Banking – An Australian Perspective
Offshore Banking – A British Perspective
Offshore Banking – An American Perspective
International Tax Planning and Legalities
General Issues in Relation to Australian Tax
Withholding Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Controlled Foreign Company Rules
Transferor Trust Rules
Foreign Investment Fund and Foreign Life Assurance Policy
Rules
Foreign Investment Funds (FIF) Legislation
The Good News
Things that Just Won’t Work Anymore
Money laundering may be out of control, but…….
So, You Are Getting Some Tax Advice……..
What is “Avoidance”?
Are You Liable to Taxation in the first place?
Australian Tax Laws Explained
An American Perspective
Conclusion to Tax Matters
Investing Offshore
The Insignificance of the Australian Market
Diversification into global markets offers many advantages
Ways to Invest Offshore
Investments to get you started
Investment Concepts You Should Understand Before
You Begin Investing
Willingness to Accept Risk
Investment Sectors
The Biggest Mistake People Make
Due Diligence for Offshore Investors
Due Diligence Resources
International Property Investment
Offshore Basics
Frequently Asked Questions in Relation To Offshore
Investment
Offshore Investing Myths Exposed!
Conclusion & Putting the Pieces Together
International Investment Contacts
Index