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Look At These Perks:   A luxury yacht at a discounted price Yacht Registered In Panama  A Panamanian Offshore Corporation A Panama Address & Phone number Panamanian Residency A Panamanian private offshore bank account A Panamanian Passport A Panamanian drivers license Live Worldwide as a Panamanian resident - Tax Free . Moving Offshore Just Got Easier Some people labor at moving offshore and getting their second citizenship, while others ride the process out in highest of style.  Some spend a fortune on various residency schemes in order to qualify for an eventual passport.  A select group of others spend their time wandering on their yacht from pristine hidden beaches to European yacht havens after qualifying for their residency in the blink of an eye.  Which style of life appeals to you?  If you are the type of person who wants to decide by way of experience which beach, harbor or nation that you like best, then having a luxury yacht is the option to consider. Whether it is a beach in the Caribbean, cruising the Mediterranean, the Pacific or the South American coast, a luxury yacht puts you there; and it puts you there in style.  Did we leave out the nightlife?  How about Rio de Janeiro after dark? Monte Carlo? Sydney? Hong Kong? With a luxury yacht, you live in an absolute palace, and have every imaginable luxury; and all the while your front yard changes with with your whims - - whatever you whims. With today's ubiquitous internet connectivity, yacht design, and navigational software, the sort of lifestyle I'm discussing is a reality.  But add to that a very important fact that is pertinent to this discussion - - when your yacht is purchased and registered in Panama, you can actually have your cake and eat it too.  Read on....

Why Limit Your Options? The author suggests living worldwide on your yacht, such as in Belize, above. But also consider Monte Carlo, Bodrum and Greece, in addition to the Pacific and Caribbean... with a luxury yacht the world is yours.  As Roger Gallo put it, "Why should I deal with one nation on its terms; when I can deal with all nations on my terms?" CONTACT THE AUTHOR

Financial Freedom = Personal Freedom If you are a person of means, (or at least have good credit) and you want more control over your life, there is now a method of moving offshore, gaining your financial freedom, living in a state of uncompromised luxury, along with increased choices and flexibility - a lifestyle that was once all but impossible to attain, but which I assure you, you can now realistically attain. Get A Second Passport Purchase a luxury yacht in Panama and you qualify for citizenship in your adopted country, even while you travel!  Yacht ownership offshore is on a record rise, from a historical point of view, ShowBoats International's 2005 Global Order Book is nothing short of staggering.  Consider that this years increase is in itself equal to the entire order book rating for the year 1995.  This equals to a $1.2 Billion dollar increase in sales!  As is usually the case, Italian luxury yachts lead the way with over 60% of the word market and the top two luxury builders.

Panama now has major distributorships for the famous ultra luxury yacht maker Ferretti Group. But in Panama the prices are much lower than in Europe or the USA.  Panama has always been known as the “Path Between the Seas”, and owning a yacht in Panama allows both oceans. From Panama's Caribbean coast it is only a few short days to most the important Caribbean destinations.  From Panama's Caribbean coast you can take a day trip to the walled city of Cartagena, to Colombia or to Costa Rica.  If you get bored with the Caribbean, then you can transport the Canal of Panama and enjoy the Pacific. 

But why limit yourself?  

If you own a yacht, Europe awaits, as does South America.  The Caribbean and Pacific Islands are paradise yes, but the nightlife in Rio de Janeiro, Bodrum, Monte Carlo, Singapore and a host of other harbor cities are part of your front yard.  You can live where you want and schedule your life to preferable weather and events of interest.  If you want to enjoy the opera in Buenos Aires you spend the opera season on the River Plate, if you want to see a surfing contest in Hawaii, you're there ....and while you are enjoying the world, whether it be the nightlife in London, or a private beach on a Pacific Island you are living in a movable palace and all the while you are also qualifying for a second passport in Panama.  With today's advanced telecommunications and computer technology you can play the stock market from an anchorage off an uninhabited Pacific Island, or trade futures on the New York Stock Exchange, using your private Panamanian corporation rather than your own name as your investment entity.  The world is your oyster. 

Offshore Bank Accounts - Offshore Corporations - Offshore Brokerage Accounts & More

A fantasy?  It is an absolute reality! I have clients that are doing what I'm writing about in this article, and they are doing it right now.  I can, and I do open offshore brokerage accounts for my clients, in addition to offshore bank accounts, along with a wide range of the type of services that my clients seek.  Not all of my clients are multi-millionaires, and I do have an open range of options other than million dollar luxury yachts.  Fishing yachts, used yachts, and other sea going craft are available for very reasonable prices.  Indeed, qualifying for residency and putting yourself on the road towards second citizenship can be cheaper than you imagine.

The price for your luxury yacht will amaze you when comparing to other locations.  Besides Panama’s gifted geographical location, it also boast one of the top financial center locations in Latin America.  Yacht financing is readily available from either the engine manufactures or as a straight bank mortgage as a second home.  Both yacht models come with a top of the line model and then a more compact model for those of us just starting out.  The sizes can range from 36 ft. to 90 ft. and prices can range from $400,000 to more then $6,995,000 USD - 
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....and while you are enjoying the world, whether it be the nightlife in London, or a private beach on a Pacific Island, you are living in a movable palace and all the while you are also qualifying for a second passport in Panama.

Financing Your Yacht A small sports fishing Bertram of 40 ft. will set you back about $80,000 down payment with monthly payments of around $3,500.  High quality yachts that were traditionally far out of monetary reach of most people are now within within a safe buying range for a wider number of buyers.  The 360 is the first open Bertram model since their rebirth as part of world marine power the Ferretti Group. For years Bertram has been known for building strong, tough deep-V hulls that routinely journey far offshore where one normally finds much larger craft. The design teams of Zuccon International, Ferretti Group and Bertram engineering have created a completely new and enhanced version of the classic smaller Bertram — a true sea boat that was envisioned to combine the best of traditional Bertram build quality with the advanced design and performance that is common to all her larger siblings.  This model has two staterooms and is a fishing machine.

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"While you are enjoying cruising around the Mediterranean, the Pacific or the Caribbean basking in the sun, enjoying the nightlife in Monte Carlo, Rio, or Bodrum, you are qualifying for your citizenship in the best of all styles.  Because your yacht is a registered Panama IBC and your investment is over $150,000, immediate residency is granted.  You must have 3 full time employees along with your company, which is easy to do with minimal wage at $253 a month for crew members.  Full citizenship is only after 2 years!  You can, of course, opt for the less expensive route of a fishing yacht or a used yacht with under $150,000 capital - which may restrict your cruising to the Caribbean, and will cost you two additional years to acquire citizenship, (4 years before you can apply for citizenship) but for those on a tighter budget that isn't too bad an option, is it?" Contact EverMarine - Panama - Bodrum - Among the most preferred Ports of Call in the Mediterranean for the 'in the know' Global Yacht Crowd -

For those of us of means, the flagship Ferretti 90 footer will set you back a cool 4.6 million Euros.  Many people like to buy them as fractional ownership along with another friend or family and finding a place to call home port is even easier with the plethora of ports available at reasonable prices.  This Megayacht boasts 6 staterooms with their own bathrooms of course.  In fact, the Main Stateroom comes with a his and hers bathroom so that you never have to worry about using your wife’s toothpaste.  You can dine indoors or out for 8 place settings or take a drink in your hot tub.

This yacht was designed for those who wish to cruise in top-of-the-range style, without forsaking that feeling of intimacy typical of Ferretti's yachts. The 880 was designed to maintain the House characteristics, and it has simple, dynamic and sophisticated lines. The exceptional design work performed by the Zuccon International studio and Ferretti Engineering is particularly obvious on the flybridge, which represents a combination of styling and spacious luxury. It is an invitation to enjoy sun and sea in conditions of total relaxation. Everything is incredibly detailed, exclusive and comfortable, such as the whirlpool tub, the cocktail bar, the settees and the sundeck.

The horse-shoe-shaped sofa can seat 8 persons around the table for an open-air lunch. A large round tub with positioned hydro-massage, located in the center of the large sunbathing platform where guests can comfortably chat with those seated as well as those having a hydro-massage, can also be requested.
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Ferretti Italian luxury yachts lead the way	Where you anchor is where you live

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The sleeping area will surely surprise the ship owner and his guests, with its four comfortable cabins and 5 bathrooms with which the Ferretti 880 is equipped. Indeed, in our design efforts and the structural solutions we've adopted there are no compromises. As with all yachts in Ferretti’s product range, the livability of spaces dedicated to the cabins have been entrusted to architects and engineers with the aim of finding original solutions to ensure comfort during the cruise. This is, indeed, the big difference that makes Ferretti yachts really unique and matchless. Situated at the boat's center, the ship owner has his very own suite with walk-in wardrobe, located behind the bed between the two bathrooms. One bathroom has a large shower, while the other has a comfortable bath; both enjoy greater privacy thanks to a hall that separates the two entrances. A beautiful vanity for the lady and a love-seat complete the cabin's furnishings. The VIP cabin is at the prow, with a bathroom equipped with a large shower, a walk-in wardrobe and two small facing armchairs, on the sides of the large double bed. The other two guest cabins each have two parallel single beds and private bathrooms with large showers, in addition to a comfortable closet in each room. Finally, for the crew, with entrances independent of the cockpit, there are a private cooking corner and dinette and two very comfortable cabins both with closet and bathroom with shower.

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While you are enjoying cruising around the Mediterranean, the Pacific or the Caribbean basking in the sun, enjoying the nightlife in Monte Carlo, Rio, or Bodrum, you are qualifying for your citizenship in the best of all styles.  Because your yacht is a registered Panama IBC and your investment is over $150,000, immediate residency is granted.  You must have 3 full time employees along with your company, which is easy to do with minimal wage at $253 a month for crew members.  Full citizenship is only after 2 years!  You can, of course, opt for the less expensive route of a fishing yacht or a used yacht with under $150,000 capital - which may restrict your cursing to the Caribbean, and will cost you two additional years to acquire citizenship, (4 years before you can apply for citizenship) but for those on a tighter budget that isn't too bad an option, is it?

A Note About Our Locations It is important for you to note that we have offices throughout Central & South America as well as the Caribbean. You can take delivery of your yacht in Costa Rica, on either side of the Panama Canal, even in Cartagena, Colombia.  In addition to top of the line luxury yachts we are also the Ferrari auto dealership for a score of nations with representation for yachts and luxury cars even in Havana, Cuba.  Contact me for information about our many locations and how delivery of your yacht and the structuring of your monetary affairs can benefit from innovative structuring coupled with the ability of taking delivery of your yacht in specific locations. I specialize in solving problems; with a degree in Finance from the University of Chicago, I am fluent in German, Spanish and English. I can solve your problems.

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