There are a myriad of reasons why an overseas company may be required. Usually the purpose is to create a vehicle for expansion, a tool to explore and take advantage of another market, shifting a manufacturing process into a cheaper labour market, closer vicinity to a supplier, or to make use of lower corporate tax rates through corporate cross border structuring and treaty shopping. 

The greatest advantage of placing assets overseas is International investment structuring and experts guidance on tax planning issues. Our international and tax planning services will keep you fully briefed on new tax developments and monitor how tax issues are being handled world wide. We can help you get expert advice and guidance on tax legislation, keep you informed about international tax issues and their implications thereby reducing your time and expense in doing research. An Overseas company is generally used for a combination of asset protection and tax mitigation. As a company is a distinct legal entity, residents of high tax countries may be able to reduce the tax they pay by arranging for profits to be attributed to a company which is subject to lower tax or zero tax jurisdiction.

International Investment Structuring

When you make a decision to incorporate abroad you are making a decision to become multinational. By doing so you greatly expand your flexibility and freedom from government regulations. If you are in a position of starting a new business not in your home country, then you are in the ideal situation for incorporating abroad for no taxes are diverted in many jurisdictions.

The specialized investment structuring has two key benefits:
• To achieve greater stability of investment returns
• To make the structure more efficient.

Through our sister concern Overseas centre, we can offer you a range of services including Overseas company formation, Overseas bank account opening and valuable advise regarding setting up of Trust and Estate planning. At EFS we can assist you in setting up a private trust company that can provide fiduciary and wealth management services with numerous benefits. We provide peace of mind to you by making sure that your assets are protected from litigation, fiscal erosion and operational risks.

Overseas and Overseas company

Forming an Overseas company is first step to expand in to new market, relocate manufacturing activity, build a distribution network and thereby earn profits. It is no longer necessary to pay extortionate fees or wait for weeks to incorporate Overseas. Online Overseas formation allows you to incorporate your company anywhere around the world.

You can begin company incorporation by using any of the following methods:
• Customized company formation
• Incorporate by telephone or Email
• Full company package.

An Overseas company offers numerous benefits to an existing business or to an individual on a multitude of levels. Overseas company formation can provide a wealth of benefits: asset protection, confidentiality, enhanced privacy, tax savings etc:
a) Conducting business and undertaking banking transactions in the name of a legal entity such as an Overseas company provides significant privacy and confidentiality benefits.
b) Placing assets into an Overseas corporation and overseas legal entity can provide a strong layer of protection from future liabilities by having trusts, investments, bank accounts and other assets owned by your Overseas company.

Shelf Company

Overseas shelf companies (readymade Overseas Company) were incorporated specially for customers who want the vintage of Overseas Company for immediate use. Overseas Shelf Company is a company that has been incorporated or transferred to a formation agent with the intention to be resold. An Overseas shelf company will have no trading history. This service is intended for people those who need to have a company ready in a very short period of time. Shelf companies are companies simply formed but never used. Old readymade shelf companies are totally clean, free from defects, liens, judgments and other liabilities. Such shelf companies are registered with the general objective of carrying any nature of commercial activity. The greatest benefit of such readymade shelf companies is that they are immediately available and come with fully professional company documentation. They can be transferred within hours and trade because the certificate of incorporation has already been issued. Certificates can be posted or faxed immediately on receipt of payment and original documents be dispatched accordingly.

We can provide you a list of jurisdictions, the legislation of which are progressive and offer zero taxation. Privacy and confidentiality together with freedom from taxes in these havens are guaranteed, company structures are flexible and the Overseas company incorporation is fast and efficient. All clients wishing to start or expand their business in United Kingdom will certainly be interested in the possibility of acquiring an already existing (UK readymade) Limited liability company or limited liability partnership. Such business entities when well structured can also provide tax exemption incomes to its members. When business is up and running, all legal formalities must be continuously taken care of on a timely basis. We at EFS will help you accomplish these objectives through our experienced staff who know the business and the law.