| Property Holding Company Another form of offshore holding company that has gained a lot of interest and popularity in recent years is the company formed to hold property and property rights in an offshore location. Such companies are used to avoid capital gains taxes on property when it is sold, as well as inheritance taxes. This type of structure also ensures privacy regarding an individual's property. The sale of property held by such an offshore company can be arranged easily by transferring the shares in the company with significant reductions in the property acquisition costs being possible for the purchaser. |