Managers of Wealth Offshore

Switzerland Urged To Ramp Up Taxes, Further Hike VAT

On environmental taxation, the report recommends the Government should progressively replace the current CO2 levy with an enhanced strengthened Emissions Trading Scheme

Forward Guernsey want to set a pathway to 5% GST

Deputies have speculated there could be as many as 42 amendments when GST is debated at the States meeting starting on 30 September.

“It is investors who bear the brunt of this double taxation”

As of today, around 899 cases are ongoing, both at the administrative and judicial levels, involving a total amount of more than €1.5bn, of which just over €962m relates to principal amounts.

China’s tax clampdown raises fears of founder share disposals

The tax issue could add another overhang for Hong Kong stocks, where many major listed companies remain founder-controlled, often with sizeable stakes held through offshore trusts.

PRC individual income tax update: offshore trusts

The new rules have immediate and significant practical implications for individuals and families with connections to offshore trusts.

Switzerland: Future Tax Reforms Boost Competitiveness Strategy

Federal Council signals administrative simplifications and long-term tax initiatives

Offshore Income, Onshore Tax: Botswana’s new attribution rule redraws the boundaries of residency

With the ownership and low-tax tests satisfied, the next question is what income is actually in scope.

Government raises charge on payroll tax payments by card

Taxpayers who wish to avoid the recharge fee must use electronic bank transfer (direct debit).

Luxembourg’s new carried interest regime

The regime applies from 2026 and includes two key changes: a broader range of eligible individuals and more favourable tax treatment.

P&R brings in GST supporter to check its work on tax modelling

Now, an external firm led by someone who has publicly argued that Guernsey needs GST is being brought in to validate those calculations for an as-yet-undisclosed fee.

China's new tax rules for offshore trusts - what you need to know

Offshore trusts remain a valuable tool for succession planning, family governance, asset protection and investment holding.

Barbados Extends Residential Property Tax Deadlines

The Government has said 25,807 residential property tax assessments will be reduced.

Swiss committee backs lower VAT rise to fund army rearmament

Now, a majority on the Finance Committee has changed the proposed arrangements for the armed forces’ rearmament fund.

HMRC defeats £1 billion Isle of Man property tax challenge

That allowed the UK to impose corporation tax even though the company was managed in the Isle of Man and had no fixed place of business in the UK.

‘A mockery’: how offshore tax havens are thwarting the UK’s transparency push

Critics say ownership registers are too costly and too complicated, scuppering attempts to expose alleged money laundering

Fiscal carrot, tax holidays as SVG woos Taiwan investors

Ambassador Hope detailed a business environment specifically engineered to attract and protect foreign capital.

Act amendment to tax offshore booking platforms, travel agents

The bill describes these changes as a way to solve the issues within the taxation system and to strengthen it.

China’s tax crackdown spooks diaspora in Australia, around the world

Beijing’s latest moves to force wealthy individuals with offshore income and assets to pay tax in the home country has lit up social media and generated extra work for advisers.

Hong Kong tax reforms for treasury centres will lure multinationals, mainland firms: PwC

The proposed law will offer a five-year pre-approval for large companies with at least HK$100 million in annual revenue and six subsidiaries

Singapore bankers, China-linked clients gear up for Beijing’s scrutiny of offshore trusts

Some Chinese tycoons and wealthy citizens use foreign passports, permanent residency and offshore trusts to hold their wealth abroad.