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No one? I also meant to add I need the structure to manage trading of US Equities and Hang Seng Futures trades. I read somewhere I can set up a company in the Bahamas to minimize (not avoid!) tax on income derived in the US. Can anyone clarify or point me in the right direction to find...

I am after a little preliminary info regarding tax structure in the US for an Aussie. I will be moving to NY to take up work contracting and want to set up a company to paid into. I have previously worked in the UK and Vanuatu, using structures that minimized tax obligations. If I am...

We had a car in Vanuatu and I cannot recall if there was any residency criteria. I suspect not - Vanuatu is very laid back! Even drink driving is permitted as long as you do not get caught with a drink in your hand! I do not condone that one. And based on this I would say not...

I guess I am wondering if I should spread my investment around and invest elsewhere offshore other than through Vanuatu. Not put all my eggs in one basket. To buy offshore funds, do I have to buy through an offshore registered company? Can't I buy into funds personally?

That statement was not posted to create envy. We choose how we live, we can stay in one country, tax free even, if we want to. To us, the travel and living in different countries is a bonus! Such rich life experiences. No bitterness here. ;) Melo - thanks for the info on portfolio bond. I...

Yes I am a citizen but I fail to see your point? That document doesn't even mention the word citizen. Residency determines tax liability. I have conferred with the ATO many times on my exact circumstances to ensure I comply with their non-residency requirements. I do not make a single cent...

Thanks Melo - lots of excellent info there... I appreciate your reponses. I am not resident in Australia and I do not currently live in Vanuatu. I used to and own resi property there. I hold a Residency Permit. We live elsewhere - travelling so as not to fall into any tax residency rule...

No. No. No. As resident of Vanuatu I am not subject to taxes. But thanks for your initial scepticism of my intentions! :cool: If I invest in Aus or NZ (where I do hold some shares), I am subject to taxes. While I am non resident, I would like to invest some money into funds etc where...

Hi! I am looking for advice on investing offshore. I work full time developing software for a UK bank. I am an Australian citizen though resident of Vanuatu for tax reasons. I have a company incorporated in Vanuatu that is contracted to UK bank so all income is paid directly into...