Offshore banking is a subject that conjures up notions of romance and intrigue. Ideas of hidden millions tucked away in anonymous bank vaults and spies coming and going easily slip into a person's head. However, this is all very far from the truth. Between the covers of this book, the author introduces you to the basics of offshore banking. Spelled out in simple black and white, you will learn what is required to open an account in a distant foreign land. Also discussed are many of the reasons that you would wish to take this step. Finally, many profiles of countries that are willing to accept international deposits are included. With each of these profiles, you will be given contact information to the banking regulators of that country and for the banks themselves.