From: GeminiPublishing@CompuServe.com Information about another Gemini product of interest to contractors who want to save serious tax money the "Offshore Privacy Report". THE REPORT Many contractors pay high fees to West-End accountants to set up expensive off shore tax schemes. Andrew Smith’s report explains how these schemes work and how a contractor can set up his own off-shore company and bank account for a few hundred pounds, and legally avoid local taxes on the majority of income outside the UK - without the expensive help of off-shore consultants. This report provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up a scheme like the one that saved one contractor £45,000 in taxes and £5,000 in accountancy fees in his first year working in Europe. These off-shore schemes are actually easier to set up and less expensive to run than UK limited companies, and are an excellent vehicle for expat contractors working in Europe. Andrew also explores how some contractors manage to avoid all accountants fees and taxes. In the world of international tax evasion our report is second to none in terms of detail and clarity. He also investigates how some contractors avoid UK taxes using these techniques. We urge agencies and companies to buy several copies of the report to give these free to contractors starting foreign assignments. HOW BIG IS IT? This report is a "How-To-Do-IT" guide. It is not a long and convoluted explanation of European tax laws. In just 20 pages it provides concise, step-by-step instructions on how to set-up a legal off-shore scheme, complete with telephone numbers, fax numbers and addresses of some companies that will help set up the scheme at a cost of only a few hundred pounds. A special section deals with the tax consequences of - US citizens working in Europe - Working in Holland - Working offshore in the UK - European passport controls and the Schengen agreement It also explores the case histories of several contractors who are currently illegally avoiding local taxation in both continental Europe and in the and what risks they are running and how they minimise those risks. BONUS! BONUS! BONUS! A listing of firms that specialise in privacy services such as offshore mailing addresses and second passports. WHAT QUALITY CONTROLS ARE THERE? All the information supplied has been checked, and the services referred to have all been in operation for some time and are known to have been reliable in the past. HOW IS IT SUPPLIED? By Post. HOW DO I BUY IT? The report costs £20 plus postage and packing Postage and packing: - free in UK and Germany. - £5 elsewhere in Europe - £10 (US$15) outside Europe 1. UK residents please send us a cheque drawn on a British bank account 2. Non-UK residents please send a money order or eurocheque in British Pounds (International money orders can be bought from national Post Offices, Thomas Cook or American Express offices or local banks worldwide.) 3. As money orders can cost up to £5 depending on where you buy them, you may prefer to simply send us US$ or British Pounds in cash TO KEEP OUR COSTS DOWN WE ONLY HAVE UK STERLING CHECKING FACILITIES. ONLY THE FOLLOWING CAN BE ACCEPTED: 1. Cheques drawn on UK bank accounts 2. Eurocheques in UK Pounds Sterling 3. Money orders in Pounds Sterling 4. US Dollars or UK pounds in cash Cheques and money orders should be made payable to "Gemini Publishing" Our address is: Dept 44, Caro Mio 1, Sark, Channel Islands GY9 0SE United Kingdom PLEASE ALSO STATE YOUR E-MAIL AND POSTAL ADDRESSES SO THAT THE REPORT CAN BE SENT TO YOU IMMEDIATELY. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. LEGAL BIT Please note that this report is copyrighted, and must not be copied or lent to any other person. We urge agencies and companies to buy several copies of the report to give these free to contractors starting foreign assignments. Any agency copying part of all of the report to give to contractors or staff will be prosecuted for breach of copyright. We do not condone any illegal tax avoidance activities, or knowingly give details of companies' services that are illegal. Yours, Andrew Smith Sales Director Gemini Publishing E-Mail: GeminiPublishing@CompuServe.com