ALBA MANAGEMENT
SERVICES LIMITED
 Company Formations & Company Management

Alba can provide professional corporate services of the highest standards in almost any jurisdiction including the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Cyprus, Isle of Man, UK, Gibraltar, Seychelles, Cayman Islands, etc.

THE BAHAMAS
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
CYPRUS
ISLE OF MAN
UNITED KINGDOM
GIBRALTAR
SEYCHELLES
CAYMAN ISLANDS

THE BAHAMAS

Now an independent republic, the Bahamas first introduced offshore legislation in 1989 with the introduction of the International Business Companies Act. Since then, its legislation has been amended to become one of the most user friendly in the offshore world.
From the early 17th century up until 1973, the Bahamas was a British colony and the government is still run along British lines with the British monarch as the head of state, represented on the islands by a governor-general. The Bahamas represents a good location for your offshore company given that it is a long-established and well-respected jurisdiction

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

The British Virgin Islands first enacted legislation for the incorporation of International Business Companies in 1984. It is the most prolific of all offshore jurisdictions. The chief reason for this is the relatively simple legislation and low costs. The BVI government has also taken the judicious decision to disallow the formation of offshore banks on its territory, and this appears to have helped in circumventing the money laundering activities which other jurisdictions are constantly battling.

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CYPRUS

Cyprus is a jurisdiction that benefits from an extensive network of double taxation treaties. Cyprus first started its offshore operation in 1975, with the introduction of tax-efficient legislation for the non-resident investor. Since then, its low taxation rates, coupled with an extensive double taxation treaty network, have attracted investors to its shores. Calmanx established its office there in 2004 in order to expand its operations into markets not readily attainable from its Isle of Man base.

• Good for Middle Eastern, Central and Eastern European investors
• Not a "tax-haven" jurisdiction
• Extensive double tax treaties
• Common Law system
• Low tax rate
• Shelf companies available
• Resident office not required
• Choice of corporate vehicles
  
  
  

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ISLE OF MAN

Calmanx started life in the Isle of Man which has a long and proud history as an independent state. The Island boasts the world's oldest surviving parliamentary system. It is a highly rated jurisdiction amongst professionals, having been awarded "Best Offshore Financial Services Centre" in 2006 at the recent International Money Marketing annual awards. The Isle of Man benefits from an agreement that allows Isle of Man companies to be VAT Registered, and is considered an excellent gateway into Europe for trading and holding companies.

• Well developed infrastructure and e-business opportunities.
• Highly respected jurisdiction with effective regulation.
• No stamp duty, estate duty or capital gains tax.
• Shelf companies available.
• No exchange controls.
• Good structure for trading companies due to VAT Registration.
• Excellent supporting infrastructure of banks, accountants, and lawyers.
  

UNITED KINGDOM

Perceptions of the United Kingdom do not sit well with the concept of tax efficiency, however, there are a good few structures worth examination by the offshore investor looking to make his investments more tax efficient. The UK's tax structuring can be very attractive, compared with that, say, of mainland Europe. It has a very substantial number of double taxation treaties to call upon and the fact that it is not recognized as a tax haven can have significant advantages when considering the UK as a gateway into Europe.

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