Summary
Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980 with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency.

Population
11,797 (July 2000 est.)

Legal System
Legal system based on English common law

Climate
The average temerature is around 80 F, and average humidity is just over 70%. The trade-winds provide constant breezes.
Average rainfall is about 35 inches. Frequently the tropical rains will just last a few minutes as a single cloud goes by.

Currency
EC$ is the official currency on Anguilla, US$ is accepted everywhere. The exchange rate is fixed at $2.70 EC to $1.00 US.
There is no restriction on foreign exchange. Money in any currency is freely transferable in and out of Anguilla. The government levies a 2% tax on the exchange of EC$ to US$.

Location and Size
About 200 miles East of Puerto Rico, 100 miles East of the Virgin Islands, and 7 miles North of St Martin. Anguilla is 16 miles long and 3 miles wide at the widest point. The total area is 35 square miles.

Tax Haven
There are no income taxes, no corporate taxes, no sales taxes, no value added taxes, etc. When looking for the best jurisdiction to locate your company in, consider Anguilla. A zero-tax jurisdictions is hard to beat. Without a 50% tax burden your company's after tax earnings would be double, and the value of a growing company would be more than double.