| Why choose New Zealand?
New Zealand possesses the following advantages:
SECURITY
New Zealand is unrivalled in its security, possessing both internal
political and regional stability and in a troubled world it does
not present itself as a terrorist target.
CONFIDENTIALITY
There are no reporting requirements for foreign trusts and no requirement
to file any accounting records with any government or regulatory
body
GEOGRAPHICAL
New Zealand is situated in Australasia and therefore is not restricted
by the European Union regulations. There is good accessibility by air travel
and New Zealand also has the time zone advantage of same day access
to Asia and parts of America.
COMMERCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
New Zealand has a highly reputable business community, enjoying
the presence of some of the world's leading banks together with
reputable legal and accounting firms. New Zealand prides itself
with being at the forefront of industry when it comes to the provision
of facilities for e-commerce possessing well developed internet
data centres and internet service providers, together with the necessary
supporting telecommunications systems that are required.
OTHER ADVANTAGES FOR USING NEW ZEALAND:
. Able to provide an offshore type trust structure onshore
. It is an English speaking country
. It enjoys political and economic stability
. It is an independent British Commonwealth country
. The legal system is based on English common law
. Its Trust Law is similar to that of other common law jurisdictions
. The legal and banking profession is of a high standard
. It has well developed communication, commercial and business infrastructure
. New Zealand is a full member of the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D)
. New Zealand is not perceived as a harmful tax jurisdiction by
the O.E.C.D whilst providing many of the advantages of an offshore
tax jurisdiction
. New Zealand represents a fresh approach to offshore asset protection
. New Zealand is a signatory to the 1922 Hague Convention and can
thus provide documents under apostile seal
It is recommended that appropriate professional advice is sought
as to whether these structures are suitable for your needs as this may vary from
country to country.
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