What's the purpose of an offshore company in 2013 if not tax evasion?

[taxraider]

I have been away for a long time, must say it hasn't made the situation in the different offshore jurisdictions better.


Now I'm wondering what the prupose could be to setup a offshore company (in any offshore jurisdiction) while tax evasion seems to be impossible?


First thing that come to my mind is, Royality and IP protection, what do you think?


Also I wonder if privacy is at all something that possibly can be option in for?

 

[JohnLocke]

- Some level of privacy protection


- Royalty's - Trademarks and Copryrights


- Creditor & lender protection


- Tax savings, using DTA


- Cheap to start and easy to manage, perfect for Internet business


- Entity for Holding company purpose


There are even more reasons for still incorporating a offshore company!

 

[pesto]

primary = protecting my privacy


secondary = offshore company is perfect for Internet business where you don't want your name or local address to be shown on web pages.