Managers of Wealth Offshore

Time to act – Luxembourg’s UBO Register coming into force

All of these registers are designed to contribute to global government efforts to increase financial and business transparency.

South Africa: Net closing in on offshore companies and trusts

EU’s new economic substance requirements legislation targets tax transparency, fair taxation and compliance with anti-base erosion and profit shifting measures

PwC considered quitting Ineos over Monaco tax move

Sir Jim was ranked the richest person in the UK last year, with a fortune of £21bn. Currie and Reece each own 20% of the Ineos.

Pak-Swiss dual taxation treaty: Amended article allows access to banking information

The Swiss government is cooperating with the Pakistani tax authorities and Federal Board of Revenue has already ratified the convention on the avoidance of double taxation between the two countries

Swiss solutions to wealth tax conundrums

As a result, both income taxes and net wealth taxes vary significantly, depending on cantonal politics. Yet the data show little effect of these variations on wealth differences across cantons.

‘Leave us alone’

The BIBA leader praised Government for the steps taken thus far, which include initiatives such as beefing up anti-money laundering legislation.

Tax regime that favoured multinationals was not illegal state aid, says EU court

The system angered local companies, who pay tax on all profits and cannot export a share, meaning they pay a greater share than international companies.

Investments trusts: keeping it in the family

Caledonia Investments has strong momentum and is trading at a discount

Mauritania joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance

The Convention provides all forms of administrative assistance in tax matters

Overview of Individual Taxation in Switzerland

Income Tax, Wealth Tax, Withholding Tax, VAT, Inheritance and Gift Tax, Real Estate Capital Gain Tax, Real Estate Transfer Taxes, Property Taxes, Personal Taxes

Barbados moving to reform tax system

The result is to bring both the direct and the indirect taxes back into balance.

Taxman target indirect investments in overseas companies

Explanations have been sought from some high-profile people on non-disclosure of indirect investments abroad.

Commentary: Tax evasion and avoidance

The EU list was conceived to address threats to our member states’ tax bases.

Repatriation Tax Confusion Leaves Companies ‘Fired Up’

The repatriation tax created a one-time 15.5 percent tax on cash and cash assets, and a 8 percent tax on illiquid assets

Credit Suisse warns of higher tax rate under new US rules

The rule applies to corporate taxpayers with gross receipts of more than US$500 million

Dubai Called Out for Being “Money-Laundering” Capital of the World

The United Arab Emirates, in contrast, was hailed by the group for being the "least corrupt" country among its Arabian neighbors and on the Northern African peninsula.

Stopping Corporate Tax Avoidance: Time For Real Changes

In 2012, G20 finance ministers recognised the problem and turned to the OECD to implement a process for reform of the international tax system.

Employee Benefit Trustees await developments as the 5th April 2019 deadline looms.

Furthermore many companies and employees which have used EBTs have been approached by HMRC regarding their tax position

Cayman Islands committed to aligning with global best practices

That The Netherlands has just decided to blacklist the Cayman Islands (along with 20 other jurisdictions) has understandably surprised people and one wonders what the problem is

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker must close tax loopholes at Luxembourg freeport, MEP says

German politician Wolf Klinz describes the art storage facility as “high risk” for money laundering and tax evasion