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Opening
of a non-resident account in Switzerland or in the EU is a right of the
European consumer. This could be done either at a private name or with
a legal structure. To comply with the regulations, the beneficial owner
must report the account to the authorities of his country of residence.
This
first step
may be the start of an outsourcing wealth in Europe. This type of
account is opened, generally, as an individual, and could be protected
by the banking secrecy in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
Some jurisdictions allow the opening of such account in the name of an
offshore company, or trust, or foundation to increase legal protection
and confidentiality.
- Switzerland:
no requirement of physical presence. An account can be opened remotely
with a copy of identification and certification of signature. Some
banks require the physical presence of the account holder. Several
types of accounts are available, like current, deposit, or for
securities, the later with a private bank for wealth management.
Banking secrecy.
- Latvia: no
requirement of physical presence. A bank introduction is available
through our company. Credit card is available like Visa Gold with a low
security deposit. Banking secrecy.
- Cyprus:
no requirement of physical presence. It is possible to open an account
with an offshore company, including Delaware; or trust or foundation.
As a corporate vehicle, a European holding and its account is
available for corporate tax planning.
- Mauritius:no
requirement of physical presence. A corporate account could be
opened with a Mauritius GBL 1 company (Resident status) or a GBC 2
(Non-resident status), or a trust which present many advantages. A
private account could be opened in the following currencies: GBP, USD,
EUR, CHF and AUD.
- Seychelles:
no requirement of physical presence. Fast track for an association
between a Seychelles company and its bank account, for investment or
international operations of commerce.
- Delaware:
no requirement of physical presence. Formation of the Delaware Company
and the opening of a corporate account in an
EU jurisdiction. This is perfect for high confidentiality and
respectability.
Phone: +41 78 873 58 45
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Swiss banking
secrecy will be maintained says Bern.
The
Federal Department of Finance confirms the Swiss banking secrecy,
because Switzerland is attached to this tradition. The conventions of
exchange of data in case of tax evasion cases will be considered
according to OECD rules on a case by case basis.
The
position of the best wealth management centers.
Switzerland
has the first place for private wealth management (27% of the assets)
before United Kingdom (24%), with London, Jersey and Guernsey. Then is
Luxembourg (14%), the Caribbean (12%), Singapore and the United States
(7%), Hong Kong (6%) and the other financial centers (6%).
Brochure of the
financial services, 2 M
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