Managers of Wealth Offshore

Panama Needs 'More Time' to Impose OECD Tax Info Measures

OECD officials say they have long tried to get Panama to agree to their common reporting standards on exchanging tax information, to no avail.

Expat Tax Worries Over QROPS Unfounded

QROPS pensions, for instance, are perfectly legitimate tax shelters for pension savings in just the same way as UK workplace pensions

Dunkley defends island in letter to Corbyn

Bermuda provides over a quarter of the capacity for Lloyd’s of London.

Two more Hong Kong universities admit they also have offshore companies after Panama Papers exposed PolyU

Renewed calls for a review of transparency standards after fresh disclosures by the University of Hong Kong and Chinese University

South Africa Voluntary Disclosure Programme - Deloitte

From 1 October 2016 a special Voluntary Disclosure Facility will open which will allow natural persons, corporates and close companies, which are resident in South Africa, to disclose previously undisclosed foreign assets and income to regularise their t

Significant UK tax transparency changes - Deloitte

Offshore Tax Bulletin

Panama Papers and some inconvenient truths

This article would seek to shed light on some less discussed aspects of the offshore finance industry.

U.S., Panama Sign Info-Sharing Deal on IRS, Citizens’ Bank Accounts

Deal allows for automatic exchange of information about U.S. citizens’ accounts

Japan’s offshore investors on edge as Panama Papers revelations spark Hong Kong clampdown

But earlier this month, major banks in the territory suddenly stopped accepting Sasago’s applications to open accounts.

India Never Sought Information on Tax-Related Matters, Says Bahamian Foreign Minister

Frederick A. Mitchell said his country is not going to shield people who are trying to hide their money from legitimate tax.

Tax havens urged to ‘protect privacy’ by Isle of Man IFA

International jurisdictions need to be “cautious” how they respond to the increased transparency measures put in place following the Panama Papers leak earlier this month, Isle of Man-based IFA group Abacus has warned.

Do we need a global tax organisation?

Do the Panama Papers demonstrate the need for a global tax body? A number of tax advocates think so.

Delaware's $1 Billion Opacity Industry Gives U.S. Onshore Haven

Delaware still stands out for its emphasis on privacy, which garnered for it the label of world’s most secretive jurisdiction twice over the past decade -- once by the Tax Justice Network and another by National Geographic magazine.

Data from 200,000 offshore firms in Panama Papers to be made public next month

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists will publish a searchable database next month with information on more than 200,000 offshore entities that formed part of its Panama Papers investigation into widespread tax avoidance.

When is a tax not a tax? When it’s “Brexit tax” by George Bull

Call me sad, but news that the OECD would today issue a statement on tax and Brexit gave me a sense of eager anticipation. We even delayed publication of this Tax Brief to study and interpret the results of the OECD’s work. So much anticipation&hell

Sark - Channel Islands and Tax Transparency - Dixcart

Sark, in the Channel Islands, is located close to Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is a unique and unspoiled island with no airport or cars.

Restarting the Clock for UK Non-Domiciles and Alternative Residence Options to Help Maximise Days Spent in the UK - Dixcart

The UK non-dom regime remains an attractive option for individuals seeking to move from their country of origin or current location. UK non-domiciles continue to have the opportunity to enjoy significant tax advantages for a period of up to 15 years.

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