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…
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,…
Time 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…
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…
“What’s up in X?” will be a series of more casual looks at jurisdictions that might not be proper, full-on offshore jurisdictions but are nonetheless interesting. The previous one was Djibouti. This article will not touch on Northern Cyprus. I am saving that for another day. Türkiye O Turkey. To…
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,…
So you just won a lot of money in the casino or have a steady income from poker or sportsbetting. Congratulations! You literally beat the odds. Before you look into exotic solutions, carefully consider just having the winnings paid out to your local bank account. It’s a lot easier and…
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…
Has it been another year already? It sure looks like it. I have pondered ways to approach this in the best way possible. In previous years, I have almost exclusively listed banks that stood out during the year but I think that might not be the optimal approach. A list…