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How do I find a lawyer to setup an offshore company (possibly Cayman Islands)?

The startup company is in San Jose, California.

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Why do you think an offshore company is what you need? 99% of the time it's not. – Jason Colantuoni Oct 29 '11 at 8:36

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If it's just a company you want started a lawyer will be very expensive. Search for off shore company formation on google. (I use SFM offshore based out of Geneva).

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SFM offers IBC's in Belize and an insane premium and as I pointed out you can get one directly from Belize Bank for hundreds cheaper. This is site is like any other they charge a premium to do the work for you just like a layer when you can do it directly in any country. It's a waste of money and risk in my opinion to deal with such companies. It's much easier and cheaper to do it on your own. – Anagio Dec 29 '12 at 12:05
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I have setup an IBC my self in Belize, directly through Belize Bank. There is no need for a lawyer to fill out a very simple form and mail it for you. Here is the link

http://www.belizebank.com/inter_corporative.html

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Maples & Calder is one of the best firms in the Caymans; I forget the others.

Do NOT set up a company yourself- there are all sorts of tax and other requirements, and the earlier in a company's life that a mistake is made, the more serious the potential consequences.

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