Tax Planning in Japan

The risks inherent with retail banking are insidious and not immediately apparent. Firstly, depending on what country you are in your accounts will only be guaranteed up until a point. If the bank becomes bankrupt then it is entirely possible that you will not receive all of your money back. In recent years (Cyprus) certain account-holders have had money forcefully taken by the government and interest rates are inherently lower than the rate of inflation resulting in a slow and continuous capital bleed. Risk exists fundamentally at three levels: Firstly, at the jurisdictional level. The major offshore jurisdictions we employ have the highest levels of investor protection available. In the Isle of Man, for example, in the unlikely event that a provider becomes insolvent, up to 90% of the investment made by you through that company is covered by the island’s worldwide investor protection scheme. A similar  scheme operates in Guernsey, where the law states that a minimum of 90% of the value of the investment is covered. In essence, these systems ensures that if the financial institution through whom you have invested your money goes bust, you will get your money back. Secondly, at the institutional level. Our partners are global names and world class providers of professional services many of whom you will already be familiar with. Some have been in continuous existence for more than one hundred years. Real risk is very low and their continued success is predicated on their continuing commitment to high-standards of customer service and safety. Thirdly, at the asset level. This equates to exactly what asset classes you are invested in and what your money is purchasing. This relates largely to your individual “risk-profile” and is tailor-made for you by your Tyton Advisor.