Managers of Wealth Offshore

Grant Thornton Ramps Up Isle of Man Presence

Grant Thornton is to open a new office on the Isle of Man.

Switzerland, EU Finalize Agreement On Corporate Tax Reform

Switzerland and member states of the European Union have signed a joint statement that reaffirms Switzerland's commitment to abolish contested corporation tax regimes and EU member states' pledge to lift countermeasures.

A Popular Irish Corporate Tax Loophole Is Now Dead — Here Are Three Other Loopholes

The Irish have officially killed the much-loved corporate tax loophole known as the "Double Irish."

Australia: Senate inquiry demands answers from low-tax companies

Companies that will be invited to explain their persistently low tax contributions, according to the report, include shopping centre company Westfield

Monaco joins fight against tax dodgers

The Principality of Monaco, a known tax haven, delighted its larger European neighbors when it announced its commitment to fight tax dodgers after becoming the 84th jurisdiction to participate in the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assist

100 Swiss Banks Get Ultimatum: Hand Over Americans Or Face U.S. Prosecution

Since 2009, the U.S. has had unprecedented success with ferreting out offshore accounts. It started in 2008 with key court victories against UBS.

Controversial tax laws have brought Ireland the only prosperity it’s ever known

U2 singer says capitalism and commerce play a vital role in lifting people out of poverty and that Ireland’s tax policies benefit the country’s economy

UK: Luxury Home Buyers Hit By Surprise 45% Tax

Chancellor George Osborne changed the rules earlier this year. - See more at: http://www.iexpats.com/luxury-home-buyers-hit-surprise-45-tax/#sthash.XRfNvX5p.dpuf

Tax Officials Express Doubts About Fatca

As the law’s provisions have been phased in, some U.S. citizens who are living permanently abroad have given up their citizenship to avoid inadvertently triggering steep tax bills.

Colombia puts Panama on tax haven black list

The tax chief told the radio station that Panama would be taken off the list once it had provided the requested information to Colombian authorities.

End of Swiss banking secrecy in sight by 2018

Long the bedrock of the Swiss financial sector, banking secrecy has come under mounting pressure since the global financial crisis.

Guernsey Tax Bulletin - Deloitte

The Budget proposals are due to be debated by the States of Guernsey on 29 October. An overview of the proposals is set out below.

Enclaves: The top five not-so-offshore tax jurisdictions

There's a short video doing the rounds of Facebook at the moment which shows the changes to the world's national borders over the last 1,000 years.

Indian, Swiss tax authorities expected to meet over controversial 'HSBC list'

New Delhi wants to exert pressure on the Alp nation following a pact between the world's key economies, G20, for sharing information on bank accounts and tax offenders.

Tough talk on tax means nothing if every country does different things

Obama and Osborne have been quick to promise an end to avoidance. But this is best achieved through collective action

Dealing with foreign revenue authorities

Those administering offshore structures are increasingly exposed to the consequences of moves to increase the level of cross-border tax assistance.

Swiss Tax Burden To Remain Stable

The tax-take accruing to cantons was 6.6 percent of GDP, up from 6.5 percent. The tax-to-GDP ratio for municipalities was unchanged at 4.1 percent.

High Net Worth Family Tax Report - Loeb & Loeb

What You Need to Know About Corporate Inversions

Beware FATCA & Undercover Agents

DQ is continuing to see an increased use of undercover agents by the IRS and other tax authorities in offshore jurisdictions.

Possibly Hundreds Of Icelanders Using Tax Shelters

Documents offered to the Directorate of Internal Revenue could prove that hundreds of Icelanders are avoiding paying taxes through the use of shelters.