Switzerland: The First Choice OffShore Tax Haven

After the destructive tides of World War and subsequently WWII one Switzerland has become the world’s top destination for all kinds of banking and financial solutions for private international clientele as well as corporate investors. It has skillfully capitalized on this conviction and managed to maintain this illustrious status up to date.

As it stands today, it is estimated that one-third of all funds held outside their country of origin (sometimes also referred to as offshore funds’) are kept and managed in Switzerland. The Bank of International Settlements which facilitates cooperation among the world’s central banks, is headquartered in the city of Basel. Founded in 1930, the BIS chose to locate in Switzerland for the much the same reasons that such a vast part of the world has entrusted the Swiss to be the custodian of its financial assets: its history and reputation as ‘bankers of the world’ has been perpetuated for decades and despite some recent debacles and scrutiny that certain amongst the top Swiss banks have faced in the first 2 decades of the 21st century, continues to attract a multitude of global investors and continues to shine with one of the brightest lights in the financial industry.

Switzerland has been the world’s ‘safe haven’ partially because of the country’s political neutrality and partially due to the uncompromised and peerless quality of service and available talent, that it continues to uphold. As a relatively small, landlocked country, all sides of conflicts have recognized Swiss national sovereignty. The stability of the Swiss government and political system undergird confidence that there will be no government risk to funds placed under the Swiss flag. The ‘rules’ will not be abruptly changed and this status will virtually continue in perpetuity.

Today it still attracts investors with its world famous and respected banking secrecy. Swiss bank accounts and custom-tailored financial solutions for investments as well as asset protection and preservation, versatile business vehicles as the Swiss financial and trust companies, as well as a multitude of various tax exemption scenario for certain business and financial structures create a rare and unprecedented realm of opportunities for the business savvy investors and businessmen.

Today Switzerland still attracts investors with its strict banking secrecy laws.

Swiss bank accounts and custom-tailored financial solutions for investments as well as asset protection and preservation, versatile business vehicles as the Swiss financial and trust companies, as well as a multitude of various tax exemption scenario for certain business and financial structures create a rare and unprecedented realm of opportunities for the business savvy investors and businessmen.

The Role of the Swiss Trust Company in Modern Finance.

Amongst some of the most sophisticated and desired structures, Swiss Trust Company seems to still lead the way as a vehicle of virtually limitless possibilities for its beneficiaries and a great deal of prestige and goodwill. Combined with its vintage pedigree a Swiss Trust Company has become the most solid structure virtually impossible to penetrate, constantly offering new types of custom-tailored solutions to its owners. It is a symbol, a legacy of the Swiss banking excellence and an object of desire for any business oriented individual or structure looking to secure store and preserve wealth and assets, or to seamlessly conduct international business operations. Its uniqueness is further amplified by the rarity of this highly desired vehicle, as only a handful of vintage Swiss trust companies are available today.

There are only a few fiduciary organizations in Switzerland that have mastered the art of acquisition & administration of Swiss Trust Companies and are able and willing to usher their expertise tailored to the discerning needs of international clients. Amongst the cream of the crop, First Fidelity Trust AG, a fiduciary company that has managed to grasp the very essence of Swiss banking and financial excellence. Combined with our expertise in the field of vintage Swiss Trust Companies we offer a large variety highest quality services and tailor at ease to the most discerning needs of both individual as well as corporate clients.