There are a number of business activities which are best suited to be operated through an international entity, thus taking advantage of the opportunities offered. Examples of such activities are listed below (the list is by no means exhaustive):

• International trading (an international company can be used as intermediary to re-invoice exports and imports) - see example
• International services companies (re-invoice services through an international company) - see example
• International construction and / engineering companies
• International transport/distribution companies
• Royalty companies
• Real estate companies
• Shipping and ship management companies
• Commission agents
• E-business
• Holding companies (receiving dividends from foreign subsidiaries