
“Shielding assets from the tax man or from overly inquisitive regulators is a time-honored strategy for the wealthy. Some turn to secretive financial havens like Switzerland or the Cayman Islands. Or there’s always Fernley, Nevada. [There] you will find the unassuming home of businessman Robert Harris, 65, who describes himself as a former bartender with an eighth grade education. The house is also home to some 2,400 Nevada corporations, all registered to Harris’ address. For a little extra money, Harris offers what he calls ‘Ultimate Asset Protection,’ which includes a ‘virtual office with phone message and fax forwarding.'”
http://www.cnbc.com/id/46404372
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