Why Invest Offshore?

In the past, the opportunities offered by the international market may often have been overlooked – by investors and financial advisers alike. This was perhaps because it was seen as being more complicated than investing in the home market or possibly only for a select few. But the offshore market is now very well established. The key offshore financial centers are stable and well-regulated, with strong investor protection measures in place.

Offshore is a common term that is used to describe a range of locations where companies can offer customers growth on their funds that is largely free from tax. This includes “true offshore” locations, such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, and other locations such as Dublin. Tax treatment can vary from one type of investment to another and from one market to another.

The term “offshore” is used throughout this guide to refer to an investment or location that can offer largely tax-free growth.

The value of an investment may fluctuate and is therefore not guaranteed.

You may not get back the full amount of your investment.