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  • Fishhead
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 08-11-05
    • 40179

    #1
    Banking offshore
    Banking Offshore
    The offshore account today can be opened easily with the help of a mail, fax or phone instantly. With the world of opportunities offered by these offshore accounts, it has found many takers. There are many reasons for the popularity of offshore private bank accounts. Some of them are the offshore asset protection and tax planning. Besides the common benefits, the old and established banks also offer credit or debit cards facilities alongside the account.

    An offshore account is not restricted by the rules and regulations of the home country with the exception of its tax laws. This would mean that one can now freely invest in the other countries' companies, stocks, bonds, offshore mutual funds, currency through an offshore forex account and other investments. As the regulations governing these offshore accounts are less, these banks operate at a much lower rate. This low cost of doing business is projected in the higher returns, which is turned to the investors who are encouraged to invest in foreign accounts. Thisis good news for those investors who are seeking to make profits, offshore.

    Offshore investments can also be done by opening offshore trusts. Offshore trust formation can be done by seeking help from various offshore company consultancies that can assist in research and choosing the best country for the investment. Starting any financial activity at international level will call for seeking the help of a well referred international company formation and banking specialist. These asset protection trusts help in shielding profits from creditors. With the help of these trusts, one can have the opportunity to diversify the existing portfolio. One can also have the luxury of taking advantage of any changes in the market or other trends. With the help of offshore accounts, one can make money easily and quickly.
  • jjgold
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 07-20-05
    • 388179

    #2
    It is not instantly

    It takes weeks and you need to send them lots of documents, many have 10k minimum balances ( the good ones) and high wire fees.

    You better know what your doing if you consider offshore banking, most here have no clue to even get involved in it
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    • bobbyfk
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 01-19-09
      • 15218

      #3
      do you bank offshore Fish?
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      • Mr Windy City
        Restricted User
        • 12-27-09
        • 5018

        #4
        Thanks Fish, we all have that crazy thing called the internet.
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        • SBR_John
          SBR Posting Legend
          • 07-12-05
          • 16471

          #5
          You also have to report all of these accounts to the US Treasury yearly. Failure to report these accounts carries one of the largest on the Feds books; $500,000.
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          • Fishhead
            SBR Aristocracy
            • 08-11-05
            • 40179

            #6
            Originally posted by bobbyfk
            do you bank offshore Fish?

            Years ago, not any longer.

            I bank at numerous state institutions as well as Bank of America.


            You?
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            • bobbyfk
              SBR Posting Legend
              • 01-19-09
              • 15218

              #7
              Originally posted by Fishhead
              Years ago, not any longer. I bank at numerous state institutions as well as Bank of America. You?
              nope, don't have the kind of money to even think about it
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              • Deuce
                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                • 01-12-08
                • 29843

                #8
                Not hard to get an account in Canada.
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                • Scorpion
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 09-04-05
                  • 7797

                  #9
                  Originally posted by SBR_John
                  You also have to report all of these accounts to the US Treasury yearly. Failure to report these accounts carries one of the largest on the Feds books; $500,000.
                  i think only if the balance is over 10K
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                  • jjgold
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 07-20-05
                    • 388179

                    #10
                    Canada is not offshore banking Deuce

                    You also need your local bank to certify documents that you have a usa bank account
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                    • Brock Landers
                      SBR Aristocracy
                      • 06-30-08
                      • 45359

                      #11
                      local Credit Unions are all you need
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                      • jeffksu
                        SBR Wise Guy
                        • 10-07-09
                        • 604

                        #12
                        this is probably not the time or place to start banking off/shore...
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                        • SBR_John
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 07-12-05
                          • 16471

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Scorpion
                          i think only if the balance is over 10K
                          The way it is worded is if at any time during the year your balance reached $10,000, you are required to file. Not that its a big deal, I've filed every year its a simple 1/2 page of basic account info.
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