Offshore companies in private international law

Abstract

The pervasive use of offshore companies in international trade and finance presents fundamental challenges to the established frameworks of private international law. These entities, characterized by a deliberate separation of their legal domicile from the location of substantial economic activity, disrupt traditional rules designed for nationally anchored legal relationships. This article examines the core legal challenges stemming from this disconnect, focusing on the determination of applicable law, the assertion of jurisdiction, and the recognition of foreign judgments.