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• Attractive tax efficiencies;
• Reputable jurisdiction with a high regard for economic liberty;
• Ease of operation, maintenance and control;
• Maximum confidentiality and anonymity;
• The registration process is quick, simple and cost-efficient;
• Signed double tax agreements with 70 countries.

• NAME OF THE COMPANY needs to be checked to confirm that it is free;
• MIN capital requirement: From US$ 1 onward;
• DIRECTORS: At least one director is necessary (regardless of residence), corporate directors are allowed;
• SHAREHOLDERS: At least one, corporate allowed (regardless of residence);
• SECRETARY: Obligatory. Preferably a resident of Labuan.
• Annual audit is obligatory.

- Notarized Copy of 2 IDs (i.e. passport, driver's license, national ID);

- Notarized Copy of Proof of Address (i.e.Utility Bill, Property Tax Bill);

- References (professional or bank);

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• Impeccable reputation and favourable positions in the OECD rating;
• Zero taxation of dividends and capital gains;
• VAT exemptions (when operating outside the borders of Hong Kong);
• Simple registration (incorporation) which does not require the physical presence of the owner;
• The possibility of owning vessels for cargo transportation (freight traffic);
• The absence of foreign exchange control in offshore;
• A nominal service that ensures the confidentiality of personal data of the actual business owner;
• Bank accounts can be opened in any jurisdiction.

• There is no minimum authorized share capital for Limited companies;
• It is necessary to pay up at least one (or more) share (s) of the nominal value of $1 Hong Kong Dollar; shares are purchased as part of the contribution to the initial capital of the company;
• A minimum of one shareholder residing in any country is required to form a Limited company;
• At least one director in a Limited company must be appointed who can be a citizen and resident in any country, but not a legal entity;
• It is necessary to appoint a secretary for a Hong Kong Limited company. Only Chinese citizens can be designated as secretaries of a company. The position has to be takеn bу either a Hong Kong permanent rеѕіdеnt or a Hong Kong Соmраnу;
• The process of incorporation involves obtaining a legal address in the territory of Hong Kong;
• English is the second language of Hong Kong and can be used in all company documents;
• Hong Kong does not impose any specific requirements for company naming, apart from its uniqueness (a Hong Kong Limited company must not use a name resembling any other Hong Kong company). The name has to be in Chinese and English languages, provided, however, it is possible to use a mixed name. Our experts recommend providing several names for approval in case one or more names are rejected due to non-uniqueness or any other reason;
• Hong Kong, as a common law jurisdiction, allows the use of nominee directors and /or nominee shareholders. This is allowed and will not harm your business reputation.
• Annual audit is obligatory.

— Notarized Copy of 2 IDs (i.e. passport, driver's license, national ID);

— Notarized Copy of Proof of Address (i.e.Utility Bill, Property Tax Bill);

— References (professional or bank);

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• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a state situated on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf. The capital is Dubai. The official language is Arabic. The currency is dirham (AED).
• The legislation of UAE is based on civil law and partially on Islamic law.
• UAE is a member of WTO, OPEC, UN and IMF.
• The main trade partners of UAE are China, USA, India, Germany and Japan. Oil and tourist sectors prevail in the economy.

• There is no currency control or controlled foreign companies' rules;
• In the UAE, you can enjoy different business opportunities:
  
  
  • Opportunities for making deals in more than 40 free economic zones of the UAE (for instance, in the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Abu Dhabi Global Market);
  • Easy and straightforward registration procedure;
  • Enormous variety of incentives.

• Name of the company.

• Memorandum and articles of association (M&AA). The incorporation document of the company must be drafted in English and submitted to the Registrar of companies. It contains the following information:
  
  
  • Name of the company;
  • Registered office address;
  • Type of activity of the company;
  • Share capital of the company;
  • Full name, citizenship and address of all shareholders;
  • Full name, citizenship and address of all directors;
  • Additional information may be requested by the Registrar.
  M&AA is the only document that is required for incorporation of the company. If the Registrar does not reject the incorporation, it will proceed to issue the Certificate of Incorporation.

• Shareholders. Both natural persons and legal entities of any tax residence may be shareholders of the company. All shareholders are not required to be resident in the UAE. The minimum number of shareholders:
  
  
  • in the Free Zone a limited liability company is 2, the maximum is 50;
  • in the Free Zone Establishment, the minimum is 1, the maximum is unlimited;
  Details of the shareholders must be entered into the register of shareholders which is kept in the registered office and is not publicly available.

• Share capital.  The company is entitled to issue only registered shares which may be transferred according to rules established by the M&AA. Bearer shares are not permitted. There is no minimum paid-up share capital statutory requirement; this minimum must be regulated by the M&AA. Initially the company must issue at least 1 share. The payment of capital is permitted only in AED by default, but the Registrar can agree on other currencies for payment for any company individually.
• Directors.  Only natural persons resident in any country can be directors of RAKEZ companies. Each company must have at least 1 director. The details of directors must be entered into the register of directors which is kept in the registered office and is not publicly available;
• The company may have a secretary (but it is not required);
• Annual general meetings are arranged every year not later than in 15 months after the date of previous general meeting.
• Annual audit is obligatory.

• There is no income tax both for the free zone companies, and for the non-free zone UAE companies;
• There is no withholding tax for dividends, interest and royalty payments;
• Incoming dividends and capital gains are not subject to corporate taxation.

• All companies must maintain accounting records and keep the relevant documents for at least 6 years after the date of its issue.
• Accounting records may be kept at any address chosen by shareholders or directors of the company, including the address different to the registered office of the company.
• Companies are entitled to choose the term of the reporting period for accounting purposes which must be not less than 6 months and not more than 18 months. The first reporting period begins with the date of incorporation.
• Accounting records of all companies must be audited obligatorily. Also copies of all accounting records and audits must be filed with the Registrar.
• Confidentiality regime.
• Companies must prepare registers of shareholders and directors. Registers of directors may only be kept in a registered office, while registers of shareholders may be kept either in a registered office, or in the office of the company's registered agent.
• Companies are obliged to provide access to information from the registers of directors or shareholders only upon request of the Registrar. Otherwise, it is not subject to disclosure to third parties and is not publicly available.
• For each type of activity, a license must be obtained (for detailed information please contact us).

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• Cyprus has a far stronger international reputation in comparison to other classic offshore jurisdictions. It is not on the "black list" of world offshore companies;
• Cyprus has signed agreements on double taxation with more than 60 countries;
• The financial statements in Cyprus are submitted in accordance with international standards;
• Cyprus has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe;
• Many categories of expenses can be referred to prime cost;
• Extremely favourable conditions for the development of holding companies (there is no consolidation tax, and activity of a controlled foreign company is not regulated) with the main activity related to control of assets in other Cypriot companies;
• No tax on international/external dividends, on capital gains or on income from sales of securities;
• Simplicity of the registration procedure and the low cost of maintaining a company;
• Possibility to trade with European companies (after obtaining a VAT number);
• No currency control;
• Enhanced protection offered to its shareholders from a privacy point of view.

Requirements

• Director. Minimum 1 Director. No requirements for the citizenship. From a tax planning point of view, it is often required that the company is shown to be managed and controlled in Cyprus and, accordingly, it is recommended that the majority of the directors appointed are Cyprus residents;
• Shareholder. Minimum 1 Shareholder. No requirements for the citizenship;
• An individual. Can be both a shareholder and director;
• A secretary. The company must have a secretary. No requirements for the citizenship;
• A registered and verified Cyprus address is required.
• A company name can be prepared in any language with the use of the Roman or Greek alphabet, provided that the translation into Greek or English is submitted.
• It is prohibited to use names similar or analogous to existing ones.
• The names containing any hint of illegality or connection with the patronage of royal families will not be registered.
• The companies with names containing such words as "trust", "bank", "insurance", "reinsurance" are subject to licensing.

Required documents and information

• Certificate of incorporation;
• The Director's certificate; 
• The Secretary's certificate;
• The Shareholder's certificate;
• The Registered Address certificate;  
• Passport copies of the shareholders;
• Apostille of binded copies of constitutive documents;
• The Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company;
• Excerpts from the first meeting of the Board of Directors;
• Company's chosen name approval from the Trade Register;
• Bank statement indicating the deposit of the share capital of the business;
• Annual audit is obligatory.

• One of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe (12,5%);
• Favorable regime for holding companies: dividends received by a Cypriot company are exempt from corporate tax;
• In Cyprus, there are no inheritance, real property, net wealth and municipal taxes. There is an immovable property transfer tax up to 8%. Value-added tax is 19%. The income from dividends and transactions with securities are not subject to taxation.

• Details of any changes in the nature or volume of operations;
• Any changes in the share capital;
• Any significant change in the constitution of the board of directors or the duties assigned to its members;
• Directors' proposals regarding the distribution or otherwise of the retained profits.

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• Easy and understandable company administration through government e-services;
• All corporate documents are available online (on the GOV.UK website);
• One of the fastest registration procedures;
• Prestigious jurisdiction;
• Direct access to one of the most developed financial markets;
• Possibility to cooperate with top level banks;
• Ability to provide services in the European Union and worldwide upon certain conditions.

Requirements

• Shareholder. Minimum 1 Shareholder. No requirements for the citizenship.
• Director. Minimum 1 Director. No requirements for the citizenship.
• Secretary. Not required but may be appointed. Even if a company secretary is appointed, the directors are legally responsible for the company.
• Local office. A physical office is not required, but a registered address (including mailing address) is required. A PO BOX is not allowed.
• Minimum share capital. No requirements and may start from 1 GBP per share. Can be changed at any time by notification.
• Persons with significant control: information about any person who holds more than 25% of shares / voting rights in the company or has a right to appoint/remove directors should be provided.
• Public information: information about directors, shareholders and persons with significant control are listed in the public register.
• Accounting and reporting. The company is obliged to keep accounting records and fill annual accounts with Tax returns.
• The company should be registered with HMRC (tax authority) for corporation tax within 3 months of starting to do business.
• Annual audit is obligatory.

Required documents and information

• Information about shareholders and directors (passport and address details).
• Information about share capital.
• Information about registered address.
• Company name. Should be checked before approval.
• SIC code. To register the company, one or more standard industrial classifications should be chosen. These can be updated or changed by notification.
• Hard copies of documents are not required.