The structure of contractor offshore solutions vary, but the most common utilise Employee Benefit Trusts (EBT). These have been used for decades to provide tax-efficient benefits to the employees of a company. They do carry some risk for contractors, who are advised to conduct their own due-diligence.
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EBT - How they work
Contractor offshore tax solutions: risks and benefits explained
Need to understand the risks and benefits of offshore tax solutions? Use the guide to make an informed decision.
Contractor Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) – how they worked
Contractors used Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) as offshore tax solutions until legislation removing the tax benefits was introduced in December 2010.