Locations
Bermuda
Bermuda is situated 700 miles off the east coast of the United States. Settled by the British in 1609, Bermuda remains a self-governing crown colony with a long history of political stability. It has developed a strong infrastructure conducive to international business.
The well developed financial and legal service sectors have earned Bermuda its reputation as a premier offshore jurisdiction. In addition to its temperate climate and beautiful beaches, Bermuda provides a tax-neutral environment, a well established regulatory system and a large pool of local and international business professionals and support staff.
Guernsey
Guernsey is part of a group of islands, including Jersey and several smaller islands, collectively known as the Channel Islands. The islands are situated in the Bay of St. Malo, with their closest point to the mainland being 8 miles from France's Cherbourg peninsula. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is part of the British Isles but independent of the United Kingdom, having its own government body known as the States of Guernsey which legislates on all matters, including the raising and expenditure of taxes.
Guernsey, like Bermuda, has developed a strong infrastructure conducive to international business. The well developed financial and legal service sectors have also earned Guernsey its reputation as a premier offshore jurisdiction, being particularly attractive to Europeans. Guernsey provides an attractive tax environment, a well established regulatory system and a large pool of local and international business professionals and support staff.
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