A thorough reference file of up-to-date information compiled by our expert editors and arranged in easily accessible sections. The fact file covers taxation and regulation of offshore e-commerce, the facilities and services needed, and reviews the business sectors and functions which can make use of offshore e-commerce

TAXATION OF OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE
REGULATION OF OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE
OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE FACILITIES
OFFSHORE PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS
OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE NEWS
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TAXATION OF OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE

- Executive Summary - A quick overview of major developments in the taxation of e-commerce with special reference to offshore e-commerce.
- US Sales and Use Taxes and E-commerce - US taxation of onshore and offshore e-commerce transactions including recent legislative developments.
- European Union VAT and E-commerce - EU taxation of onshore and offshore e-commerce transactions including recent legislative developments.
- Corporation Tax and E-commerce - The impact of corporate taxes (income or corporation tax) on the profits of e-commerce, the location of servers and business units onshore and offshore.

REGULATION OF OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE

- Executive Summary - A quick overview of major developments in national and international regulation of e-commerce with special reference to offshore e-commerce.
- Introduction: The Scope of E-commerce Legislation and Regulation - A review of the range of laws impacting the conduct of onshore and offshore e-commerce.
- Supranational Regulation: the EU, the OECD and other bodies - International initiatives to regulate e-commerce and offshore e-commerce; anti-offshore initiatives.
- International Organisations and Anti-Offshore Initiatives - International initiatives from the G7, the OECD and the EU to restrict offshore regimes and their tax-saving possibilities.
- The E-commerce Laws in High-Tax Countries and Offshore Jurisdictions - The laws passed in 'high-tax' countries and links to descriptions of the legislative situation in each offshore jurisdiction.

OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE FACILITIES

- Introduction - A quick overview of the tools, solutions and facilities needed by companies locating e-commerce or e-business operations in an offshore jurisdiction.
- ISP and Hosting Services - The facilities you should look for in an offshore jurisdiction to support an Internet e-commerce or e-business presence.
- Customer/Partner Communication and Management Systems - The front-end systems you will need to communicate with your customers or trading partners including sales and exchange tools.
- Payment Processing Services - How to offer efficient payment processing world-wide from an offshore jurisdiction.
- Certification and Security Services - Supporting e-commerce and e-business services with certification and security facilities from an offshore jurisdiction.

OFFSHORE PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

- Offshore Company Formation - Forming an offshore company for e-commerce purposes.
- Accountancy Services - Professional services for offshore tax optimisation.
- Financial Services - Banking and financial support for offshore e-commerce.
- Legal Services - Specialist legal services for offshore e-commerce.

OFFSHORE E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS

- Introduction - A description of the main types of business activity that can take advantage of offshore e-commerce or e-business .
- Physical Sales and Distribution - Offshore opportunities for marketing, sales and distribution to consumers and businesses.
- Digital Sales and Distribution - Offshore opportunities for marketing, sales and delivery to consumers and businesses.
- Offshore Banking and Financial Services - Offshore opportunities for marketing and sales of financial products and investment management.
- Offshore Corporate Functions - Opportunities for corporations to locate core functions offshore.