How Does It Work?

At AIL we aim to take the mystique out of offshore. On the Peace of Mind page you will find details of safeguards that are in place for your security. In addition we trust that the following will further explain why you may deal with AIL with confidence and in confidence.

Offshore Companies

1. On receipt of your completed application forms, due diligence and payment we will incorporate a company on your behalf or reserve a suitable shelf company.
2. Depending on your requirements we will structure the company appointing the relevant directors and allotting shares in addition to appointing the company secretary if required.
3. We will forward to you the following: -
   1. Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (or the original if you are providing directors).
   2. Two copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
   3. Extracts of the register of shareholders, directors and
      secretary(ies).
   4. A copy of the company letterhead.
   5. Share certificates in your chosen name or that of our nominee shareholder companies as applicable.
   6. A Declaration of Trust stating that our nominee shareholder companies hold the shares on trust for you (if applicable).
   7. Our invoice for your records confirming receipt of payment.
4. Where required we can arrange to have documents notarised and apostilled - additional charges will be incurred for this service.

Offshore Trusts

1. On receipt of your completed application forms, due diligence and payment we will arrange to have a Trust Instrument (Deed) drafted in accordance with your wishes.
2. We will forward to you a draft Letter of Wishes (See Trusts page) for you to complete and return to the Trustees for their guidance.
3. Our Trust Company, Aston Trustees Limited, will convene a meeting to discuss the acceptance of the Trust.
4. We will provide you with a copy of the Trust Deed along with a copy of your Letter of Wishes and a copy of the minute in which the Trust was accepted by the Trustees.
5. We will send you our invoice for your records to confirm receipt of payment.
6. The Letter of Wishes together with the Trust Deed will provide the Trustees with ample scope to administer the trust. If, however, you have specific queries or concerns please address these to the Trustees who will be willing to discuss them in detail.

Regulatory Regime

AIL are subject to the laws and regulations of the Isle of Man which prides itself in leading the offshore world in terms of investor confidence. The Island has enacted stringent Anti Money Laundering legislation and has a raft of laws aimed at protecting investors from malpractice, fraud and bank/investment house failure. With the confidence that this brings to clients there is a higher duty of disclosure and we would ask that you provide us with all of the information that we request in our Application Pack; full compliance will ensure that your company or trust is established swiftly and that banking facilities are obtained speedily.

Confidentiality

AIL undertake to never disclose any details relating to you, your company or trust unless directed to do so by a court of competent jurisprudence in the Isle of Man or unless we have your authority to do so, such as to banks or brokerage houses.

Tax Considerations

By accepting our disclaimer you have agreed that AIL has not provided you with tax advice in respect of the incorporation of a company or settlement of a trust. All visitors to this site are urged to seek independent tax advise before committing to the creation of any offshore entity.

Consultancy

AIL retains consultants who have considerable experience in the offshore world. While we do not offer tax advice our consultants are well versed in the tax rules of numerous jurisdictions and are able to provide a basic overview of the feasibility of offshore entity formation for most clients. Please feel free to "pick our brains". Should you have any questions any of our consultants will be happy to talk you through the range of services and jurisdictions with which AIL deal.