Tag: Offshore Countries
Today, offshore banking in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has taken a backseat to unregulated forex brokers, cheap banking licenses, IBCs, and bare-bones regulations. And it’s just another example of why you need to be careful. Corporate service providers and bank introducers promote horrendous banks in dangerous banking jurisdictions without a care in the world. […]
Isle of Man bank accounts seems to be enjoying a surge in popularity and for good reason. This tiny island in the middle of the Irish Sea has established itself as a stable and transparent financial center with a lot to offer non-residents and corporates. In fact, it’s now a favorite banking destination for third-country […]
Thirty minutes from Miami sits the Bahamas. 700 little islands, on the same timezone as New York. It’s dotted with bankers from old aristocratic families with wildly interesting backgrounds. People here understand the offshore world and they’ve seen everything. Need a trust? Want to buy a bank? Need to invest your nestegg? Or figure out […]
When it comes to international banking, most people don’t think to open a bank account in Andorra. And for many, that’s a missed opportunity. Andorra is a tiny, landlocked microstate sandwiched between France and Spain. It’s known for skiing in the Pyrenees, cheap cigarettes, and low taxes. Duty-free shopping is a sport here. Literally, 11 […]
Welcome to Liechtenstein, the biggest offshore banking hub you’ve never heard of. Liechtenstein is a tiny principality, sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland. It’s small. You can walk across it in two hours. And only 36,000 people live here. On National Day, the prince invites the entire country to his castle for a cocktail reception. Liechtenstein […]
If you’re looking to open a bank account in Europe as a non-resident, you’ve probably noticed that it’s getting increasingly difficult. And the reason is pretty simple: non-residents (especially those with no connection to the country that they intend to bank in) are considered to be “high-risk.” Regulators, governments, and bank compliance everywhere are waging war […]
So, you want to open a non-resident bank account in Dubai. We’ll you’re not alone. Dubai is one of the safest and most stable banking jurisdictions in the Middle East. Over the last decade, it has become a major banking jurisdiction. Banks from around the world have set up operations in Dubai offering standard non-resident […]
Are you wondering, “Can a foreigner open a bank account in the US”? Well, the answer is, yes! In fact, the US is an accessible place for foreigners to open bank accounts and reap a wide range of benefits and advantages that aren’t available in their home countries. We’ll share more below. That said, there […]
Interest in opening non-resident bank accounts in Canada has started to surge. Canadian banks, seen as safer alternatives to their international peers, are an attractive choice for foreign savers. But, why now? Simply put, when unexpected shocks rock the global economy, people start to question the safety of their money — rightfully so. Recent history […]
If you’re like most people, “How can I open a bank account in Aruba?” isn’t the first thing you think of when it comes to banking in the Caribbean. Last week, members of the GlobalBanks team descended on several Caribbean islands (including Aruba) to explore various banking sectors and determine whether or not they are […]