There are several myths and misunderstandings surrounding offshore investment - that it's a 'tax dodge' based in 'questionable' tax havens, or that it's out of the reach of anyone who doesn't have a few hundred thousand pounds to invest.

In fact, offshore investing can be more affordable than you might think. If you have a lump sum to invest, offshore investment could be a flexible and tax-efficient investment solution for you. Please note that some types of investment require a higher minimum payment - details can be found in the Key Features Document.

Offshore investments are provided by many of the major global life assurance groups. Modern offshore centres such as Dublin are very well regulated - life offices based in Dublin are accountable to the Irish Financial Regulator, which also ensures that the life company holds sufficient assets to meet its liabilities to policyholders.

You can find out more about how investing offshore could meet your needs by clicking here.

Please remember that with an International Bond, the value of your investment can go down as well as up and you might get back less than you paid in. All of the information on this website relating to taxation is based on our understanding of law and tax practice in Ireland and the UK at the date of publication. Legislation and taxation are liable to change in the future.