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First Atlantic Commerce, a leading e-commerce solution provider in Bermuda..... , and Cardservice a U.S.-based transaction
nrocessmz and payment solution today announced they have offer international payment solutions to ·O.S. and
European businesses.
The new service, cGatcVVorld, is the Internet payment of Cardservice and First Atlantic Commerce,
First Atlantic Commerce and Cardservice International can merchants who arena with international e-commerce
solutions for and payment settlement. Global services allow customers and merchants to
transact business in their currency choice. In addition, settlement enables U.S, merchants to settle domestic credit
transactions in the United States, but have payments with cards, such as MasterCard and Visa, settled to an international
"As the needs of international merchants who sell and services online have grown and become more we have
r,/·\,... i"ll·'\·ll'·:llhr evolved OUT e-cornmerce solutions with new capabilities," said Andrea chief executive officer for First Atlantic Commerce.
"We've observed that many of Cardservice International's merchants need global payment solutions for their Web sites. Now we can to
these merchants the benefits corporate tax payment settlement in the Caribbean and Latin America·...,/'.I·•• ,,·'i'.".,-,· Bermuda.
......,.,,,.\./.\....... ,,.r, to John Cardservice International's vice "AtCardservice International, \'ve the range
of First Atlantic's services and we also see the "ve have to our international merchants' needs our e-cornmerce
services. This is for both OUT and for our merchants who will now be in a to the benefits of our combined
services. I!
First Atlantic. Commerce in customized payment solutions for e-comrnerce merchants. Located in HO'!'lTl11ril'l
First Atlantic Commerce operates within the credit card associations for the Latin America, Caribbean merchants to access a
wider range of and payment The company works with banks on behalf of merchants and adheres to ·lll·I'lL'I·t·ll'·lh/Yl·.. 'll
COJlll!)J.Wll1Ce requirements,
About First Atlantic Commerce Ltd.
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First Atlantic Commerce, a Bermuda-based e-commerce since 1998, in services to acquiring banks for Internet
enablement, and secure payment solutions for online merchants. custom software systems, the C0111pany connects merchants to
international credit card processors, as well as numerous banks, fast and secure transaction cGatc(R)
and c(}ate(R) Secure were First Atlantic Commerce latest and levels First Atlantic
'I"t"r\',ru'ioc universal payment solutions such as and settlements to enable merchants to access the
~"~€.l,LL"',V"'~'}'''l.'vv. For more information on First Atlantic Commerce, 'visit their Web site at www.firstatlanticcommerce.cor or e-mail
subnnssronseetac.bm or contact 441'-296-5598.
About Cardservice International
I--lCJ')rl.f"'1'I'i'r:'t'P1'Ot"t':lrl in Cardservice International awide range of noncash transaction nrocessinz
and national traditional and Internet businesses.With nlore than 125 million transactions "..- from rvu nr-..cn··,~:~lll("
..",.·'··'J'>C"C'C" ......... to e-commerce solutions _.- Cardservice International is as a leader in electronic commerce and payment services.
Established in 1988, the company processes every type of electronic payment electronic benefits transfer and
electronic checks. In Cardservice offers hardware and software for brick-and-mortar and Internet payment
acceptance. To prevent and monitor fraudulent activities, Cardservice International has one of the and loss 't·,\,t',::"\1n,'!"\,hiA'I"\
in the Cardservice supports its merchants with customer service 24 hours a 7 in more than 140
tanguages and dialects. First Data Corp., a leader in electronic commerce and payment services, holds a 50% with
Cardservice, For more information about Cardservice International visit cardservice.corn.
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Cardservice International - International
Cardservice International offers an international businessmerchant program for merchants who want to do business inthe United States with U.S. cardholders, accept keyedtransactions and offer products via mail order/telephoneorder (MOTa) and the Internet. These businesses must havea U.S. bank account and a U.S. address.
In addition, Cardservice International, in partnership withFirst Atlantic Commerce, provides multicurrency e-commercesolutions to U.S.-based and European merchants that want togrow their online businesses.
Cardservice International and First Atlantic Commerceprovide merchants that expand into the global arena withinternational e-commerce solutions for multicurrency pricingand split-jurisdictional payment settlement. This allowscustomers and merchants to transact business in theircurrency choice. In addition, split-jurisdictional settlementenables U.S. merchants to settle domestic credit transactionsin the United States but have payments with universallyaccepted cards, such as MasterCard or Visa, settled to anoffshore jurisdiction.
There are numerous benefits to a global, multicurrencysolution, which First Atlantic Commerce provides:
• Merchants can enter new markets with a turnkeymulticurrency solution.
• Merchants can expand their e-cornrnerce solutionswith seamless transaction processing in internationalmarkets.
• Many merchants-including those based in the U.S.want to process in multiple currencies.
For more information about multicurrency payment solutions,_~_U_<;_~_b~t~•
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Cardservice International® offers an international business merchant program for merchants whowant to do business in the United States with U.S. cardholders, accept keyed transactions andoffer products via mail order/telephone order (MOTa) and the Internet. These businesses musthave a U.S. bank account and a U.S. address.
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Cardservice International offers an international businessmerchant program for merchants who want to do businessin the United States with U.S. cardholders, accept keyedtransactions and offer products via mail order/telephoneorder (MOTa) and the Internet. These businesses musthave a U.S. bank account and a U.S. address.
• Merchants can enter new markets with a turnkey multicurrency solution.• Merchants can expand their e-cornmerce solutions with seamless transaction
processing in international markets... Many merchants-including those based in the U.S.-want to process in
multiple currencies.
There are numerous benefits to a global, multicurrency solution, which First AtlanticCommerce provides:
Cardservice International and First Atlantic Commerce provide merchants that expandinto the global arena with international e-commerce solutions for multicurrency pricingand split-jurisdictional payment settlement. This allows customers and merchants totransact business in their currency choice. In addition, split-jurisdictional settlementenables U.S. merchants to settle domestic credit transactions in the United States buthave payments with universally accepted cards, such as MasterCard or Visa, settled toan offshore jurisdiction.
In addition, Cardservice International, in partnership with First Atlantic Commerce,provides multicurrency e-commerce solutions to U.S.-based and European merchantsthat want to grow their online businesses.
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First Atlantic Commerce I Strategic Partners Page 1 of 5
Our stratecic partner-s olav a key role in helpino us deliver a ranee of online payment processinc and risk manacernent solutions to
clients around the qlobe.
TSYS Card Tech has become a market-Ieadtno provider' of software solutions to the payments industry, The company prides itself In
delivering the f1igrK;st quality products and services on time and to an a~]rct:;d budqet: backino up everv installation with the very
best support service, 2.4 hours a day! seven davs a week, Today r more than 190 clients. includinq sorne of the world's larqest banks;
use TSYS Card Tech svsterns in over 70 worldwlde locations,
TSYS Card Tech core products are all developed In,..house and t:H'C desioned to address any and all aspects of the card rnanaqement
business. TSYS Card Tech's motto of "any caret anywhere" is justified by the company's track record, TSYS Card Tech systems are
flexible! modular, pararnetertsed, robust! scalable, cost- effective and future proof.
TSYS Card Tech products and solutions. includlno card issuance, merchant acquirinq, authorisaticn, rnessaqe swirchlnq, key and PIN
rnanauernent, eCornrnerce{ dispute and fraud manaoernent, address every aspect of the card rnanaqement business cycle,
EVErrn::c, a subsidiary of Popular? Inc (NASDAQ: SPOP)? is leading provider of transection processing and outsourcinq services
including application processing! business process outsourcing? proqrarnrnlnq and IT consultinq to customers in 15 countries in a
variety of industries,
Throuqh its transaction processlnq services EVEJrn.:C executes over 920 milllon transactions vearlv, and operates a network of over
4{300 automated teller' machines and over 85;000 point-of-sale payment terminals. \lVitll over 1/700 professionals operating in "7
countries within the Caribbean Basin: the United States, Centra! and South America, EVERTEC supports a variety of production
platforms r'anging from portable payment devices to high-end rnarnframe systems.
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First Data Corporatlon Is a worldwide leader in electronic pavrnent solutions, First. Data through its bank partners gives a competitive
edge to businesses and financial instltutlons, offerinq a complete portfolio of payment systems and services to meet the globally
expanding needs of their clients. The cornpanv harnesses partnerships with industry leaders to provide leadlng edge/ innovative
products and services,
Industry leadership requires a strono commitment to business, industry and product development. Knowledqe of the industries
directs the creation of the hqht kind of products and services that drive successful business development.
Scotiabank is one of North America's premter financial institutions and Canada's most mternational bank, vVith more than 60 1000
employees, Scobabank Group and its affiliates serve aporoxtrnatelv 1.2,5 rnillion customers in some 50 countries around the world,
Scotiabank offers a diverse ranee of products and services includlnq personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking, vVlth
$.:1,62. billion in assets (as at JUly 31{ 2.(08)f Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanqes (BNS),
For more than thirty years{ Visa has helped to set industry standards for secure payments between consumers and merchants.
Verified by Visa improves the security of pavrnent transactions in the electronic commerce environment over open networks. It
increases both cardholder and merchant confidence in Internet purchases? and reduces disputes and fraudulent activity related to the
use of Visa payment cards,
fv1aster'C:ard(i9 SecureCodeTi'~ provides merchants with a Qlobal authentication solution that: takes online shopping securitv to a new
level. Electronic retailers face unique challenges in accepttno cards for pavment in the eCornrnerce environment. Unlike the physical
world; there's no signed sales receipt online and therefore no definitive way for a merchant to dispute a cardholder claim that a
purchase wasn't made.
Now, with r.1asterCard(S) SecureCodeTf'r,/ there is 2l way to protect electronic retailers from unauthorized purchases, iV'lasterCardQD
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SecureCode·(t/l is initiated on a retailer's \l\,Jeb site and interacts with both the cardholder and their' card Issuer,
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PayPa! is the safer, easier way to pay and get paid online, The service allows anyone to pay without sharing financial lnfcrmatron and
gives consumers the ftexibtlitv to pay in anv way they prefer! including throuqh credit cards, bank accounts or account balances, VViUl
more than 60 rnlHlon active accounts in 190 markets and 17 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecornmerce, PayPal
is an eBay cornpanv.
Heedquarterec in Dublin; Ireland, with offices in Torcnto, Canada; Ethoca is the leader in collaborative fraud rr.anaqernent .. Ethoca
enables businesses operatinq in any customer-not-present environment (1J::,; business by internet, phone, fax or mail) to make more
informed decisions about their customer transactions by sharinQ transaction experience data in '!tvay that is secure, automated,
effective and ethical, Businesses submit transaction data to Ethoca and can use summary history and analysis based on the
collaborative data of Ethoca's clients to 9auge the fraud-risk associated with any qlven transaction.
Founded in 1975; f\1k:r-osoft (Nascaq l~f\/lSFT') is the worldwide leader in software, services and SOlutions that help people and
businesses realize their full potential. jv1S··, DOS; ,NET, Office XP{ 2007 Office system, \/Vlndows r \Nindows Server; vVindo\:vs :-5,Oj
VVindows 95{ \f/indC}\NS 98 j \!"flndows 2000, \Vlndows XP/ and VV'indov\fs Vista are all reqistered trademarks of fV11cr'osoft Corporetlon.
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Xtrateqies is a boutique consultinq finn/with extensive bankinq, pavrnents and stratcqy experience servinq Latin America and the
Caribbean, Practice areas include operations, risk manaqernent. product strategv' and new business ventures, The company provides
support across a wide ranee of areas includinQ card proorarnme rnanacement, card processlnq, opreattonal processes, reportinq and
perfcrrnance matrix, technology and services, vendor search, evaluation and selection. project rnanaqernent and solution delivery
and lntenrn rnanaoernent, fraud prevention; Information Securitv Assessrnents (Qualified S(;;curlty Assessor for PCl Evaluations) and
bus! ness development.
London, England··based TU9 specializes in Search Engine r·1at'ketinfl, and tarqeteo advertisinc to prospects that are actively searchmo
for information or ewe ready to buy online, The company provides Search EnQlne Optirnlzation and Pay-Per-Click solutions to assist
online merchants in meeting their business and sales objectives,
Bermedla is a Berrnuda-based web development agency' specializing in online software development using ,NET] Adobe Flash and
other leading web tecnnolootes. Throuqh their' years of global experience and HIe support of their sister agencies in London and
Argentina] Benneclia is able to deliver world class solutlons for an businesses,
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emedia Bermuda Lirnited is a full-service firm with expertise in rnarketlnq, web design and development and public (elations,
Established in early 2000r ernedia has continuallv expanded and evolved to meet the needs of our clients. The creative and cohesive
team prides itself on offerinq a fresh approach and strategic solutions for everv client. on every project.
The Electronic Transactions Association is an international trade association representing companies who offer electronic transactton
processing products and services, The purpose of ETA IS to influencer monitor and help shape the merchant acquirirH.;:J industry by
providing leadership through eoucauon, advocacy and the exchange of information.
ETAls membership spans the breadth of the payrnents Industry! from financial institutions to transaction processors to independent
sales organizations (ISOs) to equipment suppliers,
1\1ore than 500 companies worldwide are members of ETA.
The mission of ~~TEC IS to foster a culture of technology excellence by "facilltatinc" the continued development, Qrowth and
advancement of technology, technolocv related business, opporturuties skills and acces;sr in keepinq with the social aqerida objectives
of empowerinq Bermuda's economic qrowth, sodal fabric and economy, and enablino Bermuda to continue to be recoqnlzed as the
prime technology offshore jurisdiction and centre for business technology excellence,
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Panama, the preferred offshore jurisdiction par excellence Page 1 of 4
Cardservice International merchant account is available for U.S. residents only.
Why is Panama the preferred offshore jurisdiction?Starting and running your own offshore business or offshoreproject isn't easy You may need specialist advice, such ashelp with legal and taxation issues or managing yourfinances. And you might want to talk about your ideas andproblems with someone who understands the challenges youface.
When you come to the point where you have decided toincorporate a new offshore company, you shall next decideunder which offshore jurisdiction you will want to operateyour own offshore business. There are plenty of offshorejurisdictions and plenty of advices on Internet and in bookscovering the offshore subjects.
There are many things to consider in choosing the rightoffshore jurisdiction. For some residents of high taxationcountries, the choice of the offshore jurisdiction can becritically important.
Further, there is no general solution for everyone inchoosing the offshore jurisdiction. But for many, we want to present some of advantages andbenefits in choosing Panama as offshore jurisdiction or domicile for your investment or offshorebusiness.
Advantages of Panama as Offshore Jurisdiction
Panama is a free country. It isindependent and sovereign state. Thosefacts make a big difference when yourlocal taxation office begins to investigatethe business you are running.
Panama has no informationexchange agreements with othercountries. That means that an officialletter from the tax office in your countryto any of Panamanian banks orgovernment agencies, will fail to give theresult. In most of cases, such a letter willremain unanswered. That is what ismeant with sovereign country. Panamais independent and unlimited by any
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other country, it has its own governmentand is not subject to another power.
Stability an Offshore JurisdictionWhat do we mean with stability as offshore jurisdiction?
By stability, we want to stress the point of the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfastoffshore jurisdiction in regards to its own corporate and banking laws.
What is that?
Let us take an example of a company incorporated in the U or anywhere in the EU. Such acompany DOES enjoin the great stability in regard to its own corporate laws. Any attorney, lawyer,government agency or creditor, must first follow the local corporate laws in order to sue thecorporation or get any informations in regards to such a local company. Local government of theUSA or almost anywhere in the Europe and in many other countries, will support and protect thelocal company by its own corporate or company laws. It will not allow the piercing of the corporateveil, nor it will recognize any evidence against the corporation brought in an illegal manner.
Such is the Republic of Panama in regards to its company and business entities laws. But Panamalaws give superior protection in comparison with USA or EU countries.
Small offshore jurisdictions, advertising and promoting their confidentiality or their far awaypositions, cannot really and practically stand the pressure of high taxation countries. Such smalljurisdictions have been created by wealthy and rich people and as soon as you have low profileyou will have a nice strong protection from a small offshore jurisdiction. But if it comes to somereal liability, what can happen to any company in the world, small and instable offshore jurisdictionwill not practically protect you as owner and such small offshore jurisdiction might evenbreak its own laws of condfidentiality and corporate matters.
Panama is a big and strong and stable offshore jurisdiction. When it comes to corporate liabilities,Panamanian corporate laws will stand with you and offer you practical solution and protection.Such protection will not be just promoted protection or advertised protection but it will be real andpractica I.
Oppositely, the small offshore jurisdiction will not be able to help you when it comes to realcorporate liabilities. In order to save their "tax haven ", small offshore jurisdiction will reveal thebeneficiary behind the corporation to anyone asking for it. Attorney or lawyer working for suchsmall offshore jurisdiction, might even try to sue you in your own home country. We do not callthat piercing the corporate veil. We call that barbarity.
By using your Panamanian company and principles of Thefaworld ' Knowledge, you will gainthe simple and stable tool for offshore investment and business which will stand pressure in thelong run.
Corporate Advantages of Panama as Offshore JurisdictionSome well known corporate advantages of Panama as offshore jurisdiction are:
that both registered and bearer shares can be issued,that shares of non-par value can be used,that shareholders, directors or officers can be other entities or companies,that shareholders, directors or officers can be of any nationality,that shareholders can remain totally private and confidential,
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that officers of the corporation can remain private and confidential,that company name can be in any language,that there is no exchange control in Panamathat loca currency is Ba boa equivalent to dollar,that no annual meetings must be held,that meetings can be held anywhere n the world,that corporate resolutions can be signed on different places and in different times,that facsimiles of signatures or digital signatures are recognized,that no accounts of the company need to be reported or filed with the government for offshorecompanies,that there is no tax on income gained outside of Panama, or inside of Panama in regardsto other companies,that corporate veil cannot be pierced,that shares (stock) of the corporation does not require paid in capital,that consideration for shares can consist of services, goodwill or anyth ng what directors deem tobe enough,that there are no restrictions of funds com to Panama or going out of country,that Panama has no mutual agreement treaties for sharing of the banking informations,that Panama does not recognize court orders from other countries, unless in cases of drugsmuggling and drug money laundering,that Panama is business oriented country,that Panama is based on the Roman law system,that Panama has no military,that Panama is home to the second largest international distribution and trade center, Free TradeZone, the Colon Free Zone,that Panama is well known and respected international trade and banking center,that Panama has virtually zero inflation over the years,that Panama is member of many Free Trade Agreements,that Panama has been ranked as first in the Central and South America for low cost of living andoperational cost of labor,that Panama has the best risk-investments ualifications,that Panama has strictest banking secrecy laws.
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Andrea Wilson
When it comes to business simplification, where else in the world can you incorporate yourbusiness online, establish your banking relationships and early stage financing electronically,liaise with technology providers and web developers remotely, get connected to leading-edgeinternational, multicurrency payment solutions providers and launch your e-buslness. allwhile sitting at home with your laptop? Many of the offshore jurisdictions in the Caribbean,including Anguilla, Bermuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman, St. Lucia and theNetherlands Antilles have a full suite of electronic commerce solutions, advancedtelecommunications services and e-banking systems ready and available for North Americanbased businesses to domicile their e-business in the Region. This, combined with recent ecommerce legislation and duty-free zones available in many of the countries, makes theCaribbean Region an extremely attractive place to start or re-Iocate a business.
How can moving my business offshore be legal?
This is a common question. If the appropriate corporate structures are in place, then anoffshore e-commerce business can be set up with relative ease. In some countries the localgovernment has established an online registration site to attract businesses and revenuesdirectly to their jurisdiction. An example of this is in Anguilla where the government hasestablished Anguilla's Commercial Online Registration Network or ACORN service(http://www.anguillafsc.com).
Why should I domicile my e-business offshore?
E-commerce businesses are the first generation of virtual or electronic companies that canreally domicile their businesses "anywhere" in the world. A company is no longer restricted tostart business in its home country as it has the flexibility to choose a jurisdiction that meetsits corporate and tax objectives. This provides a greater opportunity to work with leadingedge technology and payment solutions providers and with banks offering Internet bankingservices. Fifteen years ago businesses were required to have a physical or "brick and mortar"presence in these jurisdictions in order to take advantage of existing tax treaties with theirhome jurisdiction. In the Internet age, servers have replaced physical offices, legal and taxinformation is freely available through online resources and, thanks to new e-commercelegislation governing digital contracts and signatures in places like Bermuda, Barbados,Curacao, Cayman and the British Virgin Islands, corporations can be formed over the web indays instead of weeks.
What are the benefits of domiciling offshore?
Well, there are many, but let's start with the basic one tax. Clearly, careful tax planning isessential to ensure businesses are getting the biggest bang for their buck! Tax dollars savedmeans more dollars for marketing and growing the business. Tax neutral countries offercorporate tax, capital gains exemptions and sales tax exemptions (among others) tointernational businesses with a presence there. This is all legal and available for Internetbusinesses to leverage.
Duty Free Zones
Places such as Curacao, Belize and St. Lucia offer tax and duty exemptions to corporate
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entities established within the zone. Many of the free zones provide an infrastructure thatincludes exemption from income, withholding, sales, dividend and capital gains taxes.DataPro (www.datapro.bz) of Belize has recently introduced a full end-to-end solution in theduty free zone located near the Belize International Airport in conjunction with ProvidentBank & Trust Company (www.. providentbelize ..com).
Multicurrency and Multilingual E"'commerce Solutions
"To effectively compete, US companies need truly global web sites available in multiplelanguages and able to handle international sales transactions involving local laws andcurrencies" states Lori Enos, feature writer for the E-commerce Times in an article entitled"English Only, a Mistake for US Sites." There are a few low-cost entry e-commerce solutionsavailable to international businesses domiciled in the Caribbean that offer multicurrency andmultilingual services in addition to secure hosting and site management. MegaNet Internet inGeorgetown, Grand Cayman (www.meganetinternet.com). is a prime exarnple. MegaNet'spricing includes a full end-to-end e-cornmerce solution, including easy to use store-buildersoftware, domain name registration services, web site marketing and a secure, multicurrencypayment solution starting at about $70 US per month. Bermuda-based First AtlanticCommerce Ltd and Australian-based software company 3D3.com, have introduced a fullmulticurrency and multilingual shopping cart solution which can be hosted at any ISP,providing retailers the ability to branch into the offshore marketplace at a very low entryprice. Cost of the product is $299 USD.
Offshore Banking Services
The Caribbean Region is home to many of the world's leading financial institutions. Themajority of banks in the LACR provide multicurrency solutions and online banking services totheir e-business clients. Risk management and "know your customer" regulations are thegovernance of the business relationships with these clients and they stick to these policies.
Business Simplification
Likely the most underestimated benefit of locating offshore. The Caribbean market offers aworld of simplification from establishing single multicurrency merchant accounts, toincorporating online, hosting with complete end-to-end technology providers, operatingaccounts through Internet banking and offering merchants the ability to domicile in a tax freeenvironment.
What's the benefit to an ISO?
ISO's are the front line to many e-commerce merchants looking for a banking solution.Until recently international merchants reached into the US market to establish their ecommerce solution and either established a US presence or worked with a local agency undera master merchant arrangement at high discount rates. ISO's now have the opportunity tomarket complete international solutions to the mid to large size merchants who meet acertain profile or criteria, allowing ISOs to expand their range of services and grow theirportfolios.
The Internet allows the world to compete on an even playing field that was not possibleyears ago. It brings people and businesses right to your electronic doorstep. If you have theright e-commerce solution, you can sell your digital goods or services to someone on theother side of the world in the blink of an eye, in the currency and language of the consumer'schoice and choose to which jurisdiction you want the proceeds of that sale to be settled.Leveraging the services and expertise of Caribbean regional providers catapults the businessmonths ahead of anyone attempting to piece a solution together from scratch. It's a smallworld which has just become that much smaller.
Andrea Wilson is the CEO of First Atlantic Commerce Ltd. Contact Ms. Wilson at [email protected] or directly at (441) 294-4620.
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e-cornmerce business mav seem like a lucrative"'" .,,,,,"-.• '... ·'..8. and \/\/E:~b site for their efforts to pay
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in the which woulo then expose them to tJf) taxes.
director of new
to have an account with a bank Irl the
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Fhe purpose of the is to avoid what Visa calls "cross-border rn order
the bani< is ofan Internet merchant's if the volume of US dollar
C; hien the Cl \/ .~~:,! ~"'''1!.... ! It.~\
established American l""'!!,,~::>V'l'rc~!.c:\
Canadian Internet company that wants to open a tJS dollar account without~liac~<eovvr! says the chances of such an account \iVOLI!d be slim.
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currency listed on the V\/ebrate the COflsurrier based their ''',"' ."'''.,.'''''''''''''''''''-'
converter that altows consumers to find outB~Jt the settlement is stili done if'! tne
in response to internet merchants outside the tJS<~ r"! :r'I.~~\' ,C,\,~"'('\ .I:~\ 1"\ t \l\l ~ th (::~ ~ ~ ()\/v~ ~~ f1"1 E~ r(~~ f"1 ~~ f1 t~)credit card
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dealToronto-based Oasiscurrency." says Lerna, «VVf:;)re t''''r,t:~~·'ytl!~ .. f'''$ the environment to attract a wtder customer base."
processors In the Latin American/Caribbean that meet certain visanow able to tJS collar settlement services to Internet businesses located elsewhere.
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bank in a tax-free or tax-neutral saysa Canadian merchant with both a Bermuoian ano Barbadian
the Bermuda merchant aCGOLJnt, then move rne funds to !'''<'':''lfT\''~~t\j,t''\~~'
transactions offshore withoutnecessaruv offer tax "The tax ":~r'!', t·":,!~'''lT''~.~''''<;,C::>'
outside of North America and has their settlement to a
\/vith Canada for subsioiaries of Canadian business The company teomrnatetv ,",',"'.·,...."~~","s,"'''~,,''\.'\, the fundsback to Canada via the t<::1X and a IO\I\'/er tax rate \lViison SEl\/S
Canandian merchants who want an offshore solution.
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has so far been led
finance oirector atf'\~~'l\jrv"c~~"''lt processor, "But it won't be before
want to pay in francs VV{~:b sites vlill becurrencies
with currencyinternational e-rnerchants may encounter,
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say's VVislon,
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merchant banks-names of beneficial owners, officers and directors-doesn 11: necessaruvas it does for onshore says Jon Allen.
Added transactio!"! risk
transactions Online transactions fa!! into the samebecause there is less it,can do mulions of transaction in
Credit card holders have up to six months to contest or arid theburden of is on the merchant. For Internet ever) a few transactions couldmean financial ruin. Auen says F)[)\\/iS works sub-rnercnant accounts, maintain n~"\'u';:"!'''''''''~l
control of the money, "Banks aren't interested in such active " savs /\Hen,
r'"·,,,~,"V'~!'''\.'·:~'''~!,,~'C~,':'' with merchants accounts, !'''\'::"/I''''l'''l£:::>t'Yf processors fraud and riskInternet is the information is verified irl severa:
One vvay to make sure the transaction is
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because it is based on the t.JScode .. But /\\/S isof the cerdholders address and their
available forInternational r'';'·'c'''''it''V'1,C''l''''t' 1·,,<r·r\l"'t::>C"!c''c'I·'''<l''·C' have oeviseo software that looks for other fraudulent
the merchants the mercnant then has the of ·'·"),iW·t"\C:':>.~"'1l"H·'~.lW1 ore·/"\I.···'.'·"'I'll·~,..'" the transaction,
Alberto vice of merchant relations for visa in the Latin/American/Caribbeanthe eventual solution to international credit card verification V\/ll1 be the \i~H.'-ic~c,V\~..l~~\'..">,··"! ~"ir~i""f~1'1.,"'''~''\
standard called SET Electroruc MaaterCarc and several other .."\,..''''~,· ....",··\.~'\~''''ll'.>f''been on this for the few years, \Jvhich \/vIII the cardholder a certificate that
are true cardholder .. Visa has SE'T Brazf arid Peru, It is (:1150 in L!Se in Asia andbut it is not
whether the of SE'''r is because would a bank to ISSU(~0 SET.,·'''t..\.~··..,·'l ..·'l!I·'''..,''··\i' credit cards to all their cardholders and SE:'T' cemficates to their merchants Even without this
S8'YS that the rate for e-comrnerce is than the O,"j <~/h ratefound if! traditional commerce
Given the smaf number of .t'\i"~<..~:'l~.. ,'''''''l.t.~~·''·'''lr''!.'"'''''
consumer confidence issue thanDecember :l99~J found that almost three
and and say these fearsl r"'~~"'.·"'~·"t."'ll'... 'hf is a reminder that consumers-the
may be rnore of aTouche survey released it!
users are concerned about onlineor'! the !nternet. Such
e-cornmerce-are used to
Internatlonai e-cornmerce aat least In terms of reta.l business,and
season \NaS any customer service
and services from merchants are familiar with.
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