Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ireland Should Help Tackle Scourge of Tax Dodging

The Coalition has no plans to introduce a public register of true owners of companies.

US Expats Need to Research Tax Laws Before Relinquishing Passport

Being an American abroad can be difficult.

Cayman Confirmed to Key Global Forum Position; Does Well in Ratings

In addition to receiving a high ranking for its legislative and regulatory framework, the Cayman Islands has been confirmed as one of the vice chairs of the Peer Review Group

Bermuda a key target in tax haven accusations

It accused Google and other tax-dodging companies, including Amazon and Starbucks, of denying Britain vital funds, amid savage cuts in jobs and vital public services, like healthcare and education, and growing poverty and inequality.

Bermuda signs UK FATCA Intergovernmental Model 2 Agreement

HM Treasury will receive the information on those residents in bulk form and will be able to issue group requests for information in relation to recalcitrant clients of Bermuda financial institutions.

OECD raps Cyprus over tax transparency

Luxembourg, Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands, Switzerland and the Seychelles do not meet international standards on tax transparency, potentially putting investments in the countries at risk.

Cayman Islands Insurance Companies and FATCA - Maples and Calder

To understand the approach that will be taken in the Cayman Islands, it is helpful first to have a high level understanding of the FATCA regime.

How We Hid our Money Offshore It's Easier Than You think

QMI currently holds a credit card in good standing, issued from a tiny Caribbean island, to hide money from Canadian tax authorities.

ActionAid Slams Barclays for Corporation Tax Avoidance Promotion in Africa

ActionAid has slammed Barclays for claiming to be a "force of good" despite promoting the use of offshore tax havens to big companies operating in Africa

Switzerland Under Tax Pressure Ahead Of Jakarta Global Forum

The Confederation appears to be caught between a rock and a hard place.

Cayman Islands Signs FATCA Type IGA with UK - Maples and Calder

The UK IGA follows the signing of similar agreements between the UK and Jersey and Guernsey, respectively, on 22 October 2013, and the UK and Isle of Man on 10 October 2013.

Russian Investigative Committee proposes liability for offshore tax-evasion schemes

The problem of offshore zones was raised by Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, when he announced on the heels of the G8 summit that Russia would tackle the problem by drawing up a national plan to deal with such tax havens

Global Forum moves towards automatic exchange of tax information and transparency

The international community has taken new steps to strengthen transparency and boost the comprehensive exchange of information between governments worldwide.

Tax Amnesty a Success in Netherlands

The tax amnesty program currently being run by the government of the Netherlands has already proven to be a success, with more than 500 taxpayers coming forward to disclose information about undeclared offshore incomes and assets

Here's why Cyprus is not happy with India

India's aggressive clampdown on possible tax evasion through the misuse of double tax avoidance treaties has taken its toll on the Mediterranean island nation.

Puerto Rico Is Hiring 195 to Crack Down on Tax Evasion

The Puerto Rico Treasury is taking a variety of steps to crack down on tax evasion

Butterfield vows to cooperate with US tax evasion probe

The move came after US taxpayers admitted to 371 previously undisclosed accounts at ZKB and 81 accounts at the Butterfield Bank — a breach of US tax laws.

OECD Secretary-General welcomes Liechtenstein’s moves toward transparency

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria welcomed today Liechtenstein’s announcement of plans to sign the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters and take further steps to increase transparency and international co-oper

U.S. and France Agree to Cooperate More Intensively Against Tax Evasion

The agreement was signed in Paris by Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici and the United States ambassador, Charles H. Rivkin. It adds an important partner to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

Singapore Nears FATCA Agreement With US

FATCA, enacted by Congress in 2010, is intended to ensure that the US obtains information on accounts held abroad at foreign financial institutions by US persons.