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Going Offshore - Crowe Horwath International

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<strong>Horwath</strong> MAK<br />

Member <strong>Crowe</strong> <strong>Horwath</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />

1. ANGUILLA<br />

Geography, Location & General Information<br />

Located in the Caribbean Sea, East of Puerto Rico, Anguilla was colonized by English settlers<br />

from St. Kitts in 1650. It was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th Century. After<br />

several attempts at separation, the country was allowed to secede in 1971 and this was<br />

formally recognized in 1980, with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency.<br />

Language<br />

English is the official language of the Island.<br />

Legal System<br />

The law of Anguilla is based on the English Common Law.<br />

Registered Office<br />

It is required to have the Registered Office in Anguilla and it is necessary to have a<br />

Registered Agent. Only the Memorandum of Association, details of the Registered office<br />

and the Registered Agent are available to the public. There are no accounts required to be<br />

filed. There are no restrictions as to the place of meetings. No annual returns are required<br />

to be filed.<br />

Special Features<br />

• No disclosure of beneficial owners<br />

• Zero Taxation<br />

• Fast Incorporation - 24 hour online service<br />

• No Foreign Exchange Controls<br />

• English Language & British Territory<br />

• Common Law System<br />

• <strong>International</strong> Business Company Status<br />

Audit | Tax | Advisory | Risk<br />

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© 2013 <strong>Horwath</strong> Mak

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