I want to keep my affairs confidential for reasons other than tax minimisation. Is confidentiality and privacy guaranteed?
With the right choices, your privacy can be absolutely guaranteed, except in the event of proven criminal activity (excluding so-called “fiscal offences” such as tax evasion or other money collection disputes). Australia is one of the only countries that has criminalised tax avoidance or evasion. Tax haven jurisdictions never respond to information requests made on the basis of Australian tax evasion, but keep in mind it is your responsibility to obey our tax laws. Most offshore governments uphold strict confidentiality laws for banks, corporate registries, and trust companies. These laws protect offshore investors from third parties, including both private and governmental authorities.
