{"id":3440,"date":"2024-09-17T10:01:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T08:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/?p=3440"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T05:11:40","slug":"9-laender-die-nicht-am-automatischen-informationsaustausch-crs-teilnehmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/9-countries-not-participating-in-the-automatic-exchange-of-information-crs\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Countries that do not participate in the automatic exchange of information (CRS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"font-600 text-2xl font-bold\">Foreword<\/h3>\n<p>In this article, you can find out which countries will not be participating in the automatic exchange of information (CRS) in 2024. You will find a list of countries without CRS, as well as countries that do not participate in the CRS. If you are looking for a foreign account without information exchange, this article provides you with up-to-date information on CRS-free countries in 2024 with banks that maintain discretion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">In today's globalized world, banks, brokers and internet platforms such as Airbnb are increasingly interested in where their customers are liable to pay tax. The reason for this is the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), also known as the automatic exchange of information, which <strong>about 5 years ago<\/strong> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/what-is-the-oecd-the-ultimate-guide\/?wmc-currency=USD\">OECD<\/a> was introduced. Almost all major countries participate in the CRS, but there are some exceptions, which are discussed in more detail in this article.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">How does the CRS (AEOI - automatic exchange of information) work?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The CRS (Common Reporting Standard) obliges banks and financial institutions to collect financial information on account holders and beneficiaries. This data is then transmitted to the clients' countries of residence as part of the automatic exchange of information. The main aim of the CRS is to combat tax evasion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>To date, 111 countries and territories have joined the CRS<\/strong>including most tax havens and <strong>Offshore banking havens<\/strong>. The majority of these countries are already actively exchanging data. When opening an account, banks must now explicitly ask their customers where they are resident for tax purposes. The answer \"everywhere and nowhere\" is no longer accepted.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">The CRS status today - 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/crs-list-of-states-2025-changes-and-new-participants-in-the-automatic-exchange-of-banking-information\/?wmc-currency=USD#ueberblick-crs-teilnehmer-staatenliste-2025\">CRS participants \/ List of countries 2025<\/a>)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">According to the OECD, 111 countries and territories participate in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"automatic exchange of information\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/the-global-banking-data-exchange-aia-the-key-facts\/?wmc-currency=USD\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1035\">automatic exchange of information<\/a>. These include many well-known tax havens such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Bahamas<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cayman Islands<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cyprus<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Hong Kong<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Monaco<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Liechtenstein<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Panama<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Switzerland<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Vanuatu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The list includes the entire European Union, almost all countries of citizenship and investment, most of the developed world and most of the places where most people would like to open an account and bank.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-600 text-2xl font-bold\">Top non-CRS countries with good banks \/ banking options (Updated September 17, 2024)<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Top 9 countries that offer good banking options and do not participate in the CRS:<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Armenia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Botswana<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Dominican Republic<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Georgia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Guatemala<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cambodia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">North Macedonia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Philippines<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">United States<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">What are the banking advantages in Armenia?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Emerging financial center without CRS<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Simple account opening process<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Banks like Ameriabank and Evocabank offer excellent customer experience<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">High interest rates for local currency<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Options for Western and Eastern currencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Why is Botswana a good banking destination?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">One of the most stable countries in Africa<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Least indebted African country with high foreign exchange reserves<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Well-developed infrastructure and low crime rate<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">English as an official language<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Presence of large banks such as Standard Chartered and Absa<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Account opening possible in about one week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">What makes the Dominican Republic attractive for banking transactions?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Popular expat destination with options for permanent residence permits<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Several banks and savings banks, mostly locally owned<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Presence of international banks such as Scotia Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">What makes Georgia stand out in banking services?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">One of the easiest places to open an account, even for non-residents<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Top banks are TBC and Bank of Georgia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Georgia became a CRS participant in 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">What should you know about banking in Guatemala?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Often overlooked expat location<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Local banks such as Agromercantil and Azteca Bank dominate the market<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">International banks such as Citibank are also represented<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Caution due to banks' holdings of mediocre government bonds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Why should you consider Cambodia for banking?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">One of the last truly favorable countries<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Strong economic growth since the 1990s<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Presence of local and international banks, including Malaysian banks<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">High interest rates for US dollar accounts<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">A business visa may be required to open an account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">What makes North Macedonia attractive for banking transactions?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">One of the most business-friendly countries in the Balkans and Europe<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Low flat-rate tax rates and incentives for companies<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Improving banking system<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Local banks owned by major European banks such as Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale, Erste Group and ProCredit Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">How does the Philippines perform when it comes to banking options?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Popular expat destination with easy account opening<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Presence of international and strong local banks<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Appropriate interest rates<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">FATCA-compliant banks<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Large banks such as HSBC and local banks such as Metrobank available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Why is the USA mentioned as a non-CRS banking option?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">United States is not a CRS participant, despite the introduction of FATCA (concerns only private accounts and is therefore not relevant for US LLCs and business accounts of foreign citizens)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Exchanges some information, but on its own terms<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Known as one of the largest tax havens in the world, especially countries such as <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Delaware\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/delaware-the-gold-standard-for-foreign-llc-startups-in-the-usa\/?wmc-currency=USD\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1024\">Delaware<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Significant amount of global \"hot money\" at American banks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-600 text-2xl font-bold\">Which countries do not participate in the CRS?<\/h2>\n<h3>Complete list of non-CRS countries 2024, by region<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Status: June 13, 2024<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Africa<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Ethiopia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Benin<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Burkina Faso<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Burundi<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Djibouti<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Eritrea<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Gabon<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Gambia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Guinea<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Guinea-Bissau<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cameroon<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Comoros<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Congo<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Liberia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Libya<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Madagascar<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Malawi<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Mali<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Mauritania<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Mozambique<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Namibia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Niger<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Rwanda<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Senegal<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Sierra Leone<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Somalia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Sudan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">South Sudan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Tanzania<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Togo<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Chad<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Tunisia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Uganda<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Central African Republic<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Zimbabwe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Asia<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Afghanistan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Bhutan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Iraq<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Iran<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Yemen<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cambodia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Laos<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Mongolia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Myanmar (Burma)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Nepal<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">North Korea<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Philippines<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Syria<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Tajikistan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Turkmenistan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Vietnam<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Europe<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Belarus (White Russia)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/li>\n<li>Russia (currently not in Swift)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Ukraine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">North and Central America, Caribbean<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">El Salvador<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Haiti<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Honduras<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cuba<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Nicaragua<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">United States of America (USA)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">South America<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Bolivia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Paraguay<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Suriname<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Venezuela<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Oceania<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Fiji<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Micronesia<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Palau<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Papua New Guinea<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Solomon Islands<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Timor-Leste<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Tonga<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Tuvalu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This list is based on the information from the provided document from the official website of the German Federal Central Tax Office and the knowledge about worldwide recognized countries. Please note that some countries may be negotiating or planning to join the CRS in the future. This list may contain errors. Have you discovered an error? Please write to us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might also be interested in<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/in-which-countries-does-banking-secrecy-still-exist\/?wmc-currency=USD\">Is there still banking secrecy?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\">Possible solutions for wealthy entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">An increasingly popular option for wealthy entrepreneurs is to settle in a tax-friendly country that does not tax foreign income. Examples of this are<\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Malta<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Ireland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">There is no problem with the CRS in these countries, as the tax number and address from this country can be provided and legal foreign income does not have to be reported or taxed. Of course, there are also options without emigration, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/set-up-an-llc-without-emigrating-and-enjoy-the-benefits\/?wmc-currency=USD\">Multi-Member LLC in the USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For people who are constantly traveling and do not have a permanent home, or for those who prefer confidential banking and have fundamental concerns about the exchange of information, the option remains to open an account in a country that does not participate in the CRS.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Current overview of non-CRS countries and their status in the EU<\/h2>\n<h3>Countries that do not report account information to the customer's tax domicile.<\/h3>\n<p>In this table, we have also taken into account the EU status of the countries, including<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/risk-countries-and-risk-areas-blacklisted-by-the-eu-and-fatf\/?wmc-currency=USD\"> gray (FATF) and black lists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Country<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>List\/Status<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>United States (USA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>USA does not report US LLC accounts established by citizens of other countries. Based on this, you have a 100% offshore company with an anonymous LLC in the USA. <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/set-up-an-llc-without-emigrating-and-enjoy-the-benefits\/?wmc-currency=USD\">How to open an LLC in the USA<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/anonymous-llc-founding-in-nevada-and-wyoming\/?wmc-currency=USD\">How to form an Anonymous LLC<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Armenia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Armenia is an emerging financial center without CRS. Opening an account is relatively easy, with excellent banks such as Ameriabank and Evocabank. Western and Eastern currencies can be used and interest rates on local currency are high.<\/td>\n<td>EU gray list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Botswana<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Botswana is one of the most stable countries in Africa with a well-developed infrastructure and low crime rate. English is the official language. Banks such as Standard Chartered and Absa as well as local banks make it possible to open an account in around a week.<\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The Dominican Republic has a decent banking system, despite being a developing country. There are local banks and savings banks as well as the Canadian Scotia Bank.<\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Georgia offers one of the easiest ways to open a bank account, even without being a resident. TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia are leading banks. Although Georgia will soon join the CRS, it is still a great location for banking.<\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Guatemala<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Guatemala is attractive for expats, with banks such as Agromercantil and Azteca Bank, as well as Citibank. However, it is not recommended to store all your money in Guatemala.<\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cambodia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cambodia is one of the last truly favorable countries with a stable economy since the 1990s. Strong local and international banks are present and high interest rates are offered on US dollars. A business visa may be required to open an account.<\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>North Macedonia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>North Macedonia has low flat tax rates and incentives for businesses. The banking system continues to develop, with local banks owned by European banks such as Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale and ProCredit Bank.<\/td>\n<td>Not on the gray or black list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Philippines<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The Philippines is an easy place for expats to open a bank account. Large international and strong local banks are represented and interest rates are reasonable. The Philippines is highly FATCA compliant and banks such as HSBC and Metrobank are very attractive to expats.<\/td>\n<td>FATF gray list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>De facto non-CRS countries<\/h2>\n<p>Some countries don't really want to be part of the CRS, but sign up because they want to be removed from a gray list. Some are skeptical that all participating countries are actually able to share information. Some countries claim that although they have signed up, there is no real mechanism for participation on the ground. It is likely that this will change over time, but it is reasonable to assume that Belgium, for example, enforces the rules more strictly than Vanuatu. A good example is Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Liechtenstein has always boasted of being the leader in the CRS, but still does not exchange data with Switzerland, which infuriates the Swiss, as Liechtenstein is known to be the country where the Swiss evade taxes. This shows that many countries are very selective about who they exchange data with when they can afford to.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"die-bekanntesten-offshore-laender-und-der-aia-crs\">The best-known offshore countries that have long since joined the CRS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">When you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/offshore-companies-myths-realities-and-the-facts\/?wmc-currency=USD\">Offshore destinations<\/a> the following countries and regions often come to mind:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2 -mt-1\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Switzerland<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Luxembourg<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Singapore<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Bahamas<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Cayman Islands<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Bermuda<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">British Virgin Islands (BVI)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Panama<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Isle of Man<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Malta<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For a long time, these were considered the most famous \"tax havens\" and offshore paradises in the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">However, the myth of these countries as places with impenetrable banking secrecy and complete lack of transparency has changed in recent years. The reason for this is the agreement on the automatic exchange of information (AEOI), also known as the CRS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Of the ten offshore destinations mentioned above, all have signed the AEOI.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Country<\/th>\n<th>Year of joining<\/th>\n<th>Main effects<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Switzerland<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>Limited application, most accounts affected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Luxembourg<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>Full disclosure of information, possible higher tax obligations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Singapore<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>Disclosure of information with some exceptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bahamas<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>Disclosure of information, exceptions for accounts prior to 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cayman Islands<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>Disclosure of information with some exceptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bermuda<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>Disclosure of information with some exceptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>British Virgin Islands (BVI)<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>Disclosure of information with some exceptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Panama<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>Disclosure of information with some exceptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Isle Of Man<\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td>Complete information transfer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Malta<\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td>Complete information transfer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-600 text-2xl font-bold\">CRS status of former offshore countries in 2024<\/h2>\n<table class=\"bg-bg-100 min-w-full border-separate border-spacing-0 text-sm leading-[1.88888]\">\n<thead class=\"border-b-border-100\/50 border-b-[0.5px] text-left\">\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<th class=\"text-text-000 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] font-400 px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Country<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-000 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] font-400 px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">CRS status<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-000 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] font-400 px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Reporting obligation for German financial institutions from<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-000 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] font-400 px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Special features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Switzerland<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Standard partner<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">2017<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Important financial center in Europe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Luxembourg<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Standard partner<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">2016<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Major European financial center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Singapore<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Standard partner<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">2017<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Important Asian financial center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Bahamas*<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">One-sided exchange<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">No obligation to report<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Germany receives data, but does not send any<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Cayman Islands*<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">One-sided exchange<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">No obligation to report<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Germany receives data, but does not send any<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Bermuda*<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">One-sided exchange<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">No obligation to report<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Germany receives data, but does not send any<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">British Virgin Islands*<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">One-sided exchange<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">No obligation to report<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Germany receives data, but does not send any<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Panama**<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">New complete replacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">2018<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Exchange ratio recently changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Isle of Man<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Standard partner<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">2016<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">British Crown Estate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"[tbody&gt;&amp;]:odd:bg-bg-500\/10\">\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Malta<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">Standard partner<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">2016<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-t-border-100\/50 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) \/ 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]\">EU member state<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\"><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">(*) indicates countries with one-way exchange: Germany receives information but does not transmit any.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">(**) indicates countries for which the exchange ratio has recently changed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">German financial institutions must nevertheless collect relevant financial account data for all countries, including those without a reporting obligation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-600 text-xl font-bold\"><strong>Analysis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Traditional financial centers<\/strong>Switzerland, Luxembourg and Singapore are fully integrated into the CRS as important international financial centers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Offshore financial centers<\/strong>Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and British Virgin Islands have a special status with unilateral exchange of information.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Special developments<\/strong>Panama has recently changed its exchange relationship and is now a fully-fledged CRS partner.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>European integration<\/strong>EU members such as Malta and European territories such as the Isle of Man joined the CRS early on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The trend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">This overview shows that traditional \"tax havens\" are also increasingly being integrated into the international exchange of information, albeit with some restrictions. The development in Panama illustrates the trend towards greater transparency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">By participating in the CRS, these countries are obliged to automatically transfer information on bank accounts and assets of foreign citizens to their respective home countries. This means a significant loss of confidentiality and privacy for offshore structures in these jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The once strict protection of banking secrecy and the possibilities for complete <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/anonymous-llc-founding-in-nevada-and-wyoming\/?wmc-currency=USD\">Anonymity for offshore companies and accounts<\/a> have thus been severely restricted. While these countries continue to offer attractive locations for legal tax optimization and asset protection strategies, they must now adhere to significantly higher transparency and compliance standards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is reported in the automatic exchange of information?<\/h2>\n<h3>List of reportable account data within the framework of the automatic exchange of bank data (CRS)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Name, address, country of residence and tax identification number of the account holder<\/li>\n<li>Date and place of birth<\/li>\n<li>Account number and name of the bank or financial institution<\/li>\n<li>Account balance and total credits in the current calendar year<\/li>\n<li>Investment income (e.g. interest, dividends) and income from certain insurance contracts<\/li>\n<li>Proceeds from the sale of financial assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Are accounts with a balance of zero also reported?<\/h3>\n<p>As part of the <strong>Common Reporting Standard (CRS)<\/strong> information is also generally provided on <strong>Accounts with a balance of zero<\/strong> exchanged. However, there are a few special features:<\/p>\n<h3>Obligation to report zero accounts<\/h3>\n<p>Accounts with a balance of 0 must always be reported, <strong>unless they have been closed<\/strong>. This ensures seamless monitoring and prevents potential tax evasion.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions for certain account types<\/h3>\n<p>There are exceptions for certain account types. For example <strong>inactive accounts<\/strong> or <strong>Accounts with very low balances<\/strong> be exempt from the reporting obligation under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n<h3>Relevance of account movements<\/h3>\n<p>Even if an account has a <strong>Zero balance<\/strong> the <strong>Account movements<\/strong> be relevant during the reporting period. In particular, the <strong>Total credits<\/strong> reported in the current calendar year.<\/p>\n<h3>Purpose of the comprehensive reporting<\/h3>\n<p>Reporting zero accounts helps to obtain a complete picture of a taxpayer's financial situation and to uncover possible tax avoidance strategies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, it is important to comply with the law. It is not forbidden to open an account in a country where the CRS does not exist, but <a title=\"Debts to the tax office and no money - what to do?\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/debts-to-the-tax-office-and-no-money\/?wmc-currency=USD\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478\">Money before tax<\/a> is a problem and is illegal. However, it is understandable to want to hedge against banking risks, systemic risks, currency risks and other dangers in our chaotic world by holding multiple accounts around the world. 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Your limitless future starts here!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>See what the start-up agencies are not telling you:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/llc-in-germany-as-a-partnership\/?wmc-currency=USD\">How to register a US LLC as a partnership in Germany<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ: Countries that do not participate in the automatic exchange of information CRS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1 What does automatic exchange of information (CRS) mean?<\/strong><br \/>\nCRS stands for Common Reporting Standard, an initiative to combat tax evasion in which countries automatically exchange financial data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. which countries do not participate in the CRS?<\/strong><br \/>\nAt present, the USA, Armenia, Botswana, the Dominican Republic, Cambodia, North Macedonia and the Philippines are certainly among the most promising countries. <strong>non CRS countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remark:<\/strong> The <strong>USA currently has no plans to join the CRS system in the near future<\/strong>. One of the main reasons for this are concerns regarding the VAT of US companies. If the USA joins the CRS system, many US companies could be forced to pay VAT retroactively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. why do some countries not offer CRS participation?<\/strong><br \/>\nReasons vary from data protection concerns to political or economic considerations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. are there advantages if countries do not participate in the CRS?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, it could offer tax relief and increased financial privacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. can tax information be kept secret in countries without CRS?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, in countries without CRS there is no obligation to automatically share tax information with other countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 What role does the USA play in the CRS system?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe US is not part of the CRS, but uses its own system, FATCA, to collect international tax data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. how does CRS participation influence the opening of a bank account?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn CRS countries, financial information is shared automatically, which is not the case in countries without CRS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. are offshore accounts in non-CRS countries legal?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, as long as the laws of the country are complied with, offshore accounts are legal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. is anonymity better protected in CRS-free countries?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, because these countries do not share financial data with other countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. is Russia in CRS ?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Russia is still formally a CRS participant, but the actual exchange of information with many countries has been suspended due to the current geopolitical situation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sources:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"c-doc-list__item c-doc-list__item--Publication\">\n<h3 class=\"c-doc-list__title\">Participating countries 2024 final list<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bzst.de\/DE\/Unternehmen\/Intern_Informationsaustausch\/CommonReportingStandard\/TeilnehmendeStaaten\/teilnehmendestaaten_node.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" >Official website of the Federal Central Tax Office<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#4f339e; stroke:#4f339e; display:inline-block;\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-1-icon-path\" transform=\"matrix(0.046875,0,0,0.046875,0.0234375,0.02343964)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M 473.563,227.063 407.5,161 262.75,305.75 c -25,25 -49.563,41 -74.5,16 -25,-25 -9,-49.5 16,-74.5 L 349,102.5 283.937,37.406 c -14.188,-14.188 -2,-37.906 19,-37.906 h 170.625 c 20.938,0 37.938,16.969 37.938,37.906 v 170.688 c 0,20.937 -23.687,33.187 -37.937,18.969 z M 63.5,447.5 h 320 V 259.313 l 64,64 V 447.5 c 0,35.375 -28.625,64 -64,64 h -320 c -35.375,0 -64,-28.625 -64,-64 v -320 c 0,-35.344 28.625,-64 64,-64 h 124.188 l 64,64 H 63.5 Z\" \/>\r\n                        <\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-file-data c-doc-list__file-data\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bzst.de\/SharedDocs\/Downloads\/DE\/CRS\/crs_teilnehmende_staaten_2024_final.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&amp;v=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" >PDF, 617KB, File is not barrier-free<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#4f339e; stroke:#4f339e; display:inline-block;\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-1-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-doc-list__description\">Final list of participating countries<br \/>\nStatus: June 13 <a title=\"What is involved in forming an LLC non-domestic company in the USA in 2024 and what it costs\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalizeglobal.com\/en\/what-it-takes-to-incorporate-an-llc-non-domestic-company-in-the-us-in-2024-and-what-it-costs\/?wmc-currency=USD\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1002\">2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Legal information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that this article is intended to help people be fully compliant with the law and still achieve greater privacy. 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