Published on and written by Cyril Jarnias
Turning to Tuvalu to set up an offshore company is no longer an exotic curiosity. With near-zero taxation, a modern International Business Company (IBC) legal framework, and a visible effort to stay in line with international standards, this Pacific micro-state has risen among the serious options for entrepreneurs seeking a lightweight yet defensible international structure for their banks and tax authorities.
Understanding what Tuvalu’s IBC framework allows, what it prohibits, the organization of near-zero taxation, and the degree of compliance with OECD-FATF-EU requirements is essential before any decision. The goal is to dissect the actual legal setup with its advantages, constraints, and areas of caution.
A Tiny Country, a Surprisingly Modernized Corporate Law
Tuvalu is an archipelago of nine islands lost in the Pacific, a former British possession whose law remains largely inspired by English common law. The country is a politically stable constitutional monarchy with a microscopic economy (GDP of about $62 million) heavily dependent on a few revenue streams: fishing licenses, a national trust fund, and the highly lucrative internet domain.
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Cyril Jarnias is an independent expert in international wealth management with over 20 years of experience. As an expatriate himself, he is dedicated to helping individuals and business leaders build, protect, and pass on their wealth with complete peace of mind.
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Thanks to his expertise, he offers sound advice to optimize his clients' wealth management. Cyril Jarnias is also recognized for his appearances in many prestigious media outlets such as BFM Business, les Français de l’étranger, Le Figaro, Les Echos, and Mieux vivre votre argent, where he shares his knowledge and know-how in wealth management.
