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Offshore Merchant Accounts

We are frequently requested to provide a full "turn key" solution including an offshore merchant account (or "high risk merchant account") for our clients looking to set up an offshore company for use as an "e-commerce" structure including an offshore merchant account.  Indeed this is one of the most popular uses for an offshore company.  Where the company is a mere reseller or agent of a manufacturing company that is drop shipping goods to the buyer, there are benefits of using an offshore company (perhaps managed by us to ensure no negative tax consequences) along with an offshore merchant account.  Similarly, websites selling information, software or other downloadable items can utilise this structure to reduce costs and increase profits.  Our clients benefit from our experience with the establishment and administration of these structures as well as the network of partners we have put together which offer the best processing rates, terms, available services and overall levels of service.   

Our offshore merchant account partners offer a variety of payment processing options suitable for every need. Through our partners, we can assist clients in obtaining third party merchant accounts, direct merchant accounts (MID), full API integration, Virtual Terminals for"MOTO" processing, processing in multiple currencies and more.

These providers will contract directly with your offshore company established by us. This allows for ease of administration, reduced taxes and costs and 100% privacy and confidentiality.

High Risk Merchant Accounts

Offshore merchant accounts provide many benefits such as the ability to process payments in multiple currencies and reduced limitations on volume.  Many offshore payment processors also specialise in "high risk" categories where it would otherwise be difficult for the client to find processing solutions.

There are many types of industries that are considered "high risk" due mainly to the propensity of "charge backs" and the general nature of the business.  They require an offshore payment processor and acquiring bank that allows high risk merchant accounts.  Some of the industries that fall within this category are online gaming/gambling, adult entertainment, online pharmacies, replica products, tobacco/cigarettes merchant accounts and more. 

Please note that we do not provide companies or administration for businesses associated with the "adult entertainment" industry and have certain requirements and/or restrictions on our services for other industries as well.    

Select the "Complete Packages" menu item to see our latest complete offshore merchant account packages.

Contact Sterling Offshore today for a free consultation. 

 




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