Day: January 6, 2011

THE FACTS ABOUT CAYMAN ISLANDS – A Tax Haven

Introduction The Cayman Islands, which comprises of three islands in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba, is a British Dependent Territory that was originally discovered bys Christopher Colombus. The financial services sector is one of the main industries in the Cayman Islands, and there is a substantial commitment to the continued development of the offshore financial services industry. The reputation…

THE FACTS ABOUT BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – A Widely Known Tax Haven

Introduction The British Virgin Island (BVI) is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea located approximately 80 kilometres east of Puerto Rico.  The BVI is a British Dependent Territory which became self-governing in 1967 and is a member of the British Commonwealth. Since introducing its International Business Company (IBC) legislation in 1984, the BVI offshore financial services sector has…