05/04/2017
Spain sets sights on Gibraltar model in Brexit talks
Madrid’s stance comes as the EU hardens its position towards the UK government and tensions grow between Brussels and London.
Tax
05/03/2017
Critical Anti-Tax Evasion Legislation Under Attack
The forum could have been an opportunity to spur reasoned debate to address some of the issues raised by FATCA.
05/02/2017
Modi's global black money hunt hits fast lane
India can receive information on bank accounts held by Indians, from 56 nations this year
05/01/2017
US Expats FACE FATCA Tax Filing Dilemma
The IRS would accept three years of filings and tax payments while writing off previous undeclared years and promising no legal action.
04/28/2017
Ireland Yields $8.4 Million From Offshore Tax Evasion Probes
The results from the Revenue’s investigations into offshore assets comes as the tax authority cracks down on tax evasion.
04/28/2017
Labuan IBFC To Introduce Competitive Tax Structure By End-2017
Established in 1990, Labuan IBFC, the marketing arm of Labuan FSA offers attractive tax exemptions under the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act, 1990
04/27/2017
Revenue extends deadline to declare undisclosed offshore assets
Ireland is fighting the case in the General Court of the EU
04/27/2017
Canadian businesses pull money out of tax havens
Increased scrutiny of tax havens brought about by the Panama Papers may have played a role in reducing investment in tax havens.
04/27/2017
Guernsey Offshore Tax Bulletin: April 2017
Revised 2017 UK Finance Bill – deferral of the non-domicile and IHT on UK residential property legislation
04/27/2017
Oecd Chief Tells Bahamas: Act Now To Avoid ‘Blacklist’
If the Bahamas finds itself on such a list, its reputation, integrity and ability to attract financial services business will be threatened
04/27/2017
US moves to tax remittances sent to BVI
"This Bill keeps money in the American economy and, most importantly, it creates a funding stream to build the wall.”
04/25/2017
Some Canadian bank record information being sent directly to IRS
There are entities that do not meet the technical definition of a reporting Canadian financial institution, as per the legislation.
04/24/2017
QROPS Pension Transfers In Limbo Again
There are additional changes planned to the scheduled publication of the QROPS notification list.
04/24/2017
New HMRC Guidance For Taxing Overseas Pensions
The new rules will apply to Section 615 final salary/defined benefit pensions and defined contribution schemes.
04/24/2017
Debit cards, Offshore Funds and a John Doe Summons
Others have employed foreign trusts, employee-leasing schemes, private annuities or insurance plans for the same purpose.
04/24/2017
UAE joins global fight against offshore tax evasion
It also guarantees extensive safeguards for the protection of taxpayers' rights
04/21/2017
Panama Papers law firm boss sees tax shelter boom in US
Law firms in Panama have been required to undertake due diligence — to know their clients and the final beneficiaries of the companies they create — since 2015.
04/21/2017
ATO chases tax billions after Chevron win
The decision represents an important victory for the ATO and ... multinationals should as a matter of urgency review their existing offshore financing arrangements
04/21/2017
UAE joins global fight against offshore tax evasion
The Convention is the most powerful instrument for international tax cooperation.
04/21/2017
Former Ascot property developer jailed for £640k fraud
The directors of the UK business had no involvement with their company being used for such a transaction.