An offshore bank account may sound like an exotic or exclusive affair, but actually there are plenty of not-so exotic people that use offshore bank accounts for a variety of reasons. Firstly, an offshore banking account is an ideal way of saving on tax dollars (or euros). Secondly, most offshore banking guarantees much more privacy than domestic banking. The Swiss Banking Act that is in force in Switzerland considers most legal issues such as taxes, divorce and bankruptcy to be private. Other popular offshore banking locations may offer different advantages.

Opening an offshore bank account is in most countries, including the U.S., not illegal. However, if the activities that are the reason for opening an offshore bank account are illegal, you should be careful. If you are, for example, accused of tax evasion, you may face charges in your country of residence. The advantage is that your offshore money will probably not be affected by the charges.

Before you decide to open an offshore banking account, consider where you would like to open it. Every so-called tax haven (country or jurisdiction with very low or no taxation) has a variety of banks, and also has its own characteristics or specializations. See this page for a list of most popular offshore banking locations.

Opening an offshore bank account can be fairly easy with today’s’ technology. Offshore banks are pre-eminently experienced in international banking, so they will be able to open an offshore bank account for you by phone, email, fax, or even by post.

The minimum amount of deposit in an offshore bank account is usually $10.000 dollar. Be careful when depositing your money, make sure that the offshore bank you are dealing with has good references and is trustworthy. It can be a hassle to visit your money if it’s on the other side of the world, so you want it to be in good hands.

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