(A partly unfinished version of this article was initially published. I have amended this now.) This is an old request that I have been struggling with. I don’t like talking about myself for a number of reasons (privacy and compartmentalization of the Streber persona, worried it comes of self-aggrandizing, or…
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Since I brought STREBER Weekly (which is more bi-weekly right now) back, I have made better use of services such as Google Analytics to see how you find my little corner of the internet. There is a lot of good interaction going on in the comments as well as the…
For the sake of ease, I am going to bundle Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Free Zones (FZ), Free Ports (FPs), Free Economic Zone (FEZ), Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and other variations thereof into the term Free Trade Zone (FTZ). There are differences between them but none that is universal. This…
Once an online gambling affiliate starts taking off and the tax man comes to collect their lawful amount, many turn to the offshore sector for refuge. In this article, I will go through some common solutions used by large gambling affiliates and pros and cons. Incorporation As a gambling affiliate,…
Today, I will touch on a number of concerns you may face if you are thinking about running an ecommerce business through an offshore company. Ecommerce here refers to the sale of goods and consumer services. Freelancing, consulting, and affiliate marketing comparable services (typically B2B) are not specifically included here….
What You Can Do #185112449 / gettyimages.com Run a Business You can use your offshore company to conduct business, whether this is selling goods or services or just as an billing or invoicing company or holding company. Running an offshore company can be a lot easier than running a local…
This will be a continuation of a previous post, called Offshore Freelancing, and will also explore the topic of running an offshore business in general. In this post, I will address some points about jurisdictions and banking options for the offshore freelancer, whether it’s as a consultant, IT developer, project…
Whether you are selling intangible, virtual goods or offering your services remotely or even in person, you may at some point have considered reducing tax, simplifying accounting, increasing your privacy, reduced liability, or for other reason move your freelancing to an offshore jurisdiction. Reducing Tax This is entirely dependent on…
So you have set up an offshore company, probably in a location far from where you live. Maybe you picked Belize, Seychelles, Panama, or Hong Kong. The address of your company is the registered address your offshore service provider (OSP) provided. Your OSP might have casually mentioned virtual office or…