An offshore foundation is a separate legal person that holds assets in its own name, completely separate from the founder and beyond the reach of the founder's personal creditors and divorcing spouses. Unlike a company, a foundation has no shareholders: there are only beneficiaries, recorded in a private register that is not public.
We set up offshore foundations in two proven jurisdictions: Panama and Nevis. Both offer strong asset protection, discretion towards the public and no taxation of foreign income, but they differ in structure, flexibility and the degree of creditor protection.
Why an offshore foundation?
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Complete legal separation of founder and assets
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Anonymity: beneficiaries do not appear in the public register
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Protection from creditors, divorce and state access
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No inheritance tax on foundation assets
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No local income tax on foreign income
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Bypasses forced heirship rules
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No probate when the founder dies
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Foreign court judgments are not recognised in certain jurisdictions
The jurisdictions compared
Choose the jurisdiction that fits your situation. Both options offer first-class asset protection, with different emphases:
Panama Private Interest Foundation
Proven since 1995. Beneficiaries in no public register, no probate, no inheritance tax. The foundation's assets are not liable for the founder's personal debts.
Nevis Multiform Foundation
The most flexible offshore protective structure in the world. Change of legal form possible without dissolution. Foreign judgments are not recognised by law.
Not sure which jurisdiction fits?
In a personal consultation we analyse your wealth and recommend the best structure. Both jurisdictions have their strengths; the right choice depends on your residence, your assets and your protection goals.
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