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2009.04.17

Sometimes the best way to grow your money is to send it abroad. But if you want to avoid trouble with the taxman, don't forget to let him in on the secret!

Today's Lesson
OFFSHORE (account)   海外の、オフショア(口座)

Explanation

  • An offshore bank account, investment, company, etc., is located in a foreign country where the tax laws are more favorable.
  • 銀行口座、投資、会社などについて offshore と言うと、税制上有利な外国に拠点を置くもののことをさします。

OFFSHORE (account)

examples

  1. His business was fined $50,000 for failing to declare offshore bank accounts.
  2. a: Is interest on offshore funds taxable?
    b: For United States citizens it is, since they're taxed on all income, even income earned offshore.
  3. Many offshore investments seem to offer attractive rates of return, but it's important to keep in mind the added risk due to movements in currency exchange rates.
  4. Setting up an offshore company was a whole lot simpler than incorporating back home - and a lot cheaper, too.

英会話レッスンHave a terrific weekend!