Managers of Wealth Offshore

Offshore finance: Time to set the record straight

This latest accusation fits the mould cast by so many others throughout the years

CRA signs secret settlement with wealthy KPMG clients involved in offshore tax scheme

Watchdog group accuses the Liberals of covering up the KPMG affair

UK Tables Regulations For Offshore Intangibles Measure

This means that the measure will only apply to low-tax jurisdictions with which the UK does not have a full tax treaty

NGO blames territories for tax system failure

The research claims an estimated $500 billion in corporate tax “is dodged” each year globally by multinational corporations.

IoM '17th worst tax haven' in the world

Launched this week, the index will be published every two years.

Bahamas' Corporate Tax World's Most 'Corrosive'

The corporate tax avoidance risks and corrosive lose-lose outcomes documented by the new index illustrate that what is often referred to as ‘tax competition’ is more aptly described as ‘tax war’.

British overseas territories top corporate tax loophole index

A British government spokesman said tackling tax avoidance was a priority and that the country had "been at the forefront of international action to reform global tax rules".

Cyprus–Kazakhstan First-Time Double Tax Treaty: Cyprus Ratifies

For other cases, the DTT provides for a maximum 15% WHT rate on dividends.

New ranking reveals corporate tax havens behind breakdown of global corporate tax system

The research captures a global corporate tax war waged by the UK through its network of satellite jurisdictions across the world.

Tax Office Investigating Individuals, Corporations for Offshore Tax Evasion Allegations

The investigation targeting Hyundai Department Store is regarded as a regular rather than in-depth investigation.

HMRC reaches prosecution referral target again

According to the news site, this figure could increase in the future due to data received by HMRC relating to offshore accounts from jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

Government consults on extension of royalty withholding tax

The measure is targeted primarily at large multinationals resident in low tax jurisdictions which are liable for intangible property (such as brands, patents and copyrights) where those amounts relate to the sale of goods or services in the UK.

Prosecutions top 1,000 as HMRC focuses on tax evasion by individuals

The government launched 1,007 prosecutions against individuals for tax evasion offences last year, as the HMRC clampdown on tax evaders intensified

Wealthy Kenyans jump at government tax amnesty window and wire back more than $10 billion from offshore accounts

Kenya Revenue Authority says Sh1 trillion was repatriated by some 16,000 applicants who took advantage of the amnesty window during which they were not required to declare the source of their wealth.

German authorities raid 11 banks in tax evasion probe

Deutsche Bank said the investigation was directed against private individuals, not against the company, that it is cooperating with prosecutors and wasn't a target of the current raids.

No Safe Havens 2019

HMRC’s strategy for offshore tax compliance.

HMRC toughens position on use of offshore trusts to avoid tax

HMRC is cracking down on the use of disguised remuneration and contractor loans after winning two tax avoidance cases at the tax tribunal over use of offshore trusts to avoid tax and NICs

Tax office launches probes into offshore tax evasion

Offshore tax evasion has been on the rise in recent years

International Client - A round-up of the tax issues affecting international clients

Our article looks at the economic substance requirements.

Labor's Cayman Islands adventure ignites the base, but business is worried

This time, the shadow treasurer's target was tax havens.