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Healy Consultants' preferred offshore jurisdictions are those which meet the precise business objectives of our international clients (please refer to the table below).

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Singapore Company Formation - if properly-structured, a Singapore company can conduct legitimate tax-exempt international trading. Singapore company formation is supported by corporate bank account opening and Singapore virtual office support. Furthermore, Healy Consultants assists clients arrange corporate finance, including bank loans and letters of credit. In addition, we offer comprehensive accounting and taxation support. Refer to our recent Singapore case studies for practical examples of our Singapore capabilities.

Hong Kong Company Formation - if properly structured, a Hong Kong company is an excellent, tax-efficient corporate structure. International entrepreneurs looking to get a foothold in China often request a Hong Kong company. Hong Kong company formation is supported by corporate bank account opening and Hong Kong virtual office services, which include the use of phone, fax and email forwarding services. Refer to our recent Hong Kong case studies for practical examples of our Hong Kong capabilities.

Dubai Company Formation - international business people choose Dubai for its strategic location between Europe and Asia and its tax-efficiency. Dubai company formation is supported by corporate bank account opening, assistance to obtain UAE employment visas, Dubai virtual office services and assistance with obtaining trading license from the Dubai government. Refer to our recent Dubai case studies for practical examples of our Dubai capabilities.

Ireland Company Formation - Ireland enjoys one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe and is the European headquarters for several major US corporations. Ireland company formation is enhanced by corporate bank account opening, assistance to obtain Irish employment visas, Ireland virtual office services, assistance with licensing requirements and full accounting and tax support.

New Zealand Company Formation - if properly structured, a new Zealand company is legally tax-exempt. New Zealand company formation is enhanced by corporate bank account opening, assistance to obtain New Zealand employment visas, New Zealand virtual office services, assistance with licensing requirements and full accounting and tax support.

Marshall Islands Company Formation - the Marshall Islands are a small group of islands to the east of Asia. International consultants and traders benefit from the quick, efficient and cost-effective nature of Marshall Islands company formation, as well as the minimal reporting obligations required to maintain the company. Refer to our recent Marshall Islands case studies for practical examples of our Marshall Islands capabilities.

Cyprus Company Formation - a Cypriot company is often used to hold assets, for example property. Because a Cyprus company accesses double taxation treaties with many countries, it is tax-efficient. Healy Consultants supports Cyprus company formation by providing assistance with corporate bank account opening, assisting clients register for European Union (EU) value added tax (VAT), as well as accounting and tax support.

British Virgin Islands (BVI) Company Formation. Healy Consultants can assist in registering a 100% foreign owned entity, obtaining the correct business licenses as well as corporate bank account opening with international banks.

	Singapore	Hong Kong	Dubai	Ireland
Summary at a glance
Engagement period	4 weeks	6 weeks	6 weeks	6 weeks
Corporate bank account location	HSBC Hong Kong	Standard Chartered Hong Kong	HSBC Hong Kong	HSBC Hong Kong
Public perception/ business image	Excellent	Good	Good	Excellent
Public register of shareholders/directors	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Annual accounting, auditing/tax obligations	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Healy Consultants Year 1 fees (US$)	7,650	5,900	12,100	16,550
Healy Consultants Year 2 fees (US$)	4,300	2,800	5,200	8,900
Do you need to travel?	No	No	No	No
Advantages of this corporate structure
Reputable jurisdiction with good image?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Modern, secure banking jurisdiction?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Disadvantages of this corporate structure
Annual accounts and audit requirements?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expensive to set up corporate structure?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Details of the incorporation process
Time to incorporate a fresh Company	1 week	2 weeks	2 weeks	2 weeks
Do you need to visit the country?	No	No	No	No
Corporate banking information
Do you need to visit the bank in person?	No	No	Yes	No
Our rating of the Internet banking	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Corporate ATM and cheque book	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Our rating of customer service	Excellent	Excellent	Satisfactory	Satisfactory
Legal and Accounting Information
Public register of shareholders/directors?	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Annual accounts to be submitted?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Annual accounts to be audited?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Resident director required?	Yes	No	No	Yes
Taxation information
Foreign income taxable in country?	No	No	No	Yes
OECD member state?	No	No	No	Yes
Agreeing to cooperate with the OECD?	No	No	No	Yes
FATF blacklisted country?	No	No	No	No
Tax rate	20%	18.5%	0%	12.5%
Details of engagement fees (US$)
	Year 1	Year 1	Year 1	Year 1
Company incorporation	2,100	2,700	8,900	5,100
Resident director (if required)	1,800	-	-	6,700
Corporate bank account	2,200	2,300	2,100	3,100
Use of our business address for invoicing	1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100
GST registration (if required)	550	-	-	550
Total Year 1 fees	8,550	6,100	12,900	16,550
	Year 2	Year 2	Year 2	Year 2
Annual Company maintenance fees	1,400	1,700	4,100	2,200
Resident/nominee director fees	1,800	-	-	5,600
Use of our business address for invoicing	1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100
Total Year 2 fees	4,300	2,800	5,200	8,900

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