The theme of these posts has changed over the years to increasingly include banks that might not qualify as offshore. This year, I will divide the lists into three categories. The first category, Best Banks 2016, lists the banks that I have had the most positive experiences with during 2016…
Read MoreTime for another one of these. Same format as last time: First impressions Fees Opening An Account Internet Banking Card Products Customer Service Account Management Other Services Final Notes Again: Take particular note to that I will not be discussing the financial health of the bank. This is not a…
It’s been a while since I did one of these. One of Africa’s largest banks and head-quartered in South Africa, Standard Bank has established itself as one of the foremost gateways into Africa. This review will focus on Standard Bank International, which is the bank’s offshore wing in Isle of…
The time has finally come to cover one of the most requested jurisdictions: Belize. This former British territory, previously known as British Honduras, is one of the cheapest and most popular offshore jurisdictions in the world today. Belize is one of the most heavily marketed jurisdictions on message boards, online…
The time has come to take a look at the three Caucasus republics and what banking there is like. Azerbaijan What do you get when you mix friendly relations with Russia, Iran, Turkey with oil, a totalitarian regime, a growing economy that seeks foreign investment, and one-time Eurovision winner? You get…
Among the most remote jurisdictions I will cover, Cook Islands are one of the Pacific tax havens along with such noteworthy neighbours as Samoa and Vanuatu. Cook Islands consist of 15 stunningly beautiful islands spread out in the warm waters of the south Pacific. This tax haven is an associated…
There are three sovereign, recognized principalities in the world. All three are in Europe. All three are tax havens. One is by the coast. The other two are tucked up in the mountains: Andorra and, today’s subject: Liechtenstein. (Monaco is coming; don’t worry.) Let’s find out what’s going on up…
This article was written before the recent developments in the US-Cuban relations, which may lead to greater financial freedoms in Cuba. Banking Sector There is very little information available on the Cuban banking sector and spending time in and around Havana didn’t shed a ton of light either. Beautiful city,…
Time for another bank review. First impressions Fees Opening An Account Internet Banking Card Products Customer Service Account Management Other Services Final Notes Take particular note to that I will not be discussing the financial health of the bank. This is not a bank recommendation post. It’s a retelling of…
A few weeks ago, I revisited a post about how to incorporate an offshore company. Today we will continue this trend and rewrite another popular post in need of a facelift, namely How to Open an Offshore Bank Account. This post is not about optimizing your chances to have your…