An Unstoppable Force: The Offshore World in a Modern Global Economy

Offshore financial centres ("OFCs") are often labelled "tax havens" due to a misconception that they only serve to avoid tax liability. This comment focuses on the many other practical reasons for using OFCs in international business. Reducing tax liability is just one of many reasons why structures utilise products from OFCs. The authors argue that OFCs are not simply "tax havens," but are a positive, unstoppable force in their own right.