A common goal for many investors is to establish a long-term plan that provides for loved ones and heirs. With traditional estate planning, you might incorporate trusts, real estate or stocks, all of which can certainly be a great start.

Many investors choose gold as the safe bet when it comes to their financial holdings. In many ways, it is easy to see why. Gold has been a valued commodity for thousands of years, and it is not tied to any one foreign currency or even one culture. 

A private interest foundation is considered to be a nonprofit organization. In reality, it can be described as somewhere between an offshore international business and a private trust. 

What would you do if you walked up to an ATM and saw a notice that said “ATM Out of Order - Indefinitely” or worse yet, you’re staring at a blank screen? You would probably turn around and head right on over to the front door to walk inside and speak to a teller. Uh oh, one big problem; the door is locked. Looking closer you realize the bank isn’t even open.

Thanks in large part to the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 1995 and the Offshore Banking Act of 1996, conducting business in Belize is an especially appealing choice for financial and banking companies.

Keep Your “Building” from Crumbling

You are invested in stocks and bonds because you have been told it’s the best way to increase your net worth. Yet, the recent world markets played “Follow the Leader” with crashes, corrections and pull backs worldwide. What an awful feeling as we watched markets free fall. 

If you're thinking about starting a company in Belize, you should be familiar with Chapter 250. This law dictates exactly what it will take in order for a business to become a legal, registered and operational company operating within the country under the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry.

If you are ready to explore the world of international banking, you should be aware of the fact that no two banking destinations are the same. There are countless banking and financial hotspots around the globe, and each is preferred for a variety of different reasons.

With such a varied selection of traditional, offshore and alternative investments available, narrowing down the many options can be tough. Of course, diversity is also key; so choosing more than one type of investment will often be the best way to limit risk and vulnerability.

A Panama Private Interest Foundation, or PPIF, is a foundation that doesn't require a single owner and falls on the spectrum between a private offshore business and an individual's trust.