Managers of Wealth Offshore

Dutch given details on "hundreds" of taxpayers' Swiss accounts

For hundreds of other Dutch UBS account holders who did not lodge similar appeals, however, their information was already transferred to the Netherlands from Switzerland.

Investors Sweet on Tax Havens

These funds took in $301 billion in net new money last year, bringing their total assets to $4.8 trillion, a 6.5 percent growth rate over 2014.

OECD releases standardised electronic format for the exchange of BEPS Country-by-Country Reports

The Country-by-Country reporting template does not apply to groups with annual consolidated revenue in the immediately preceding fiscal year of less than EUR 750 million.

Jersey seeks removal from Portugal’s ‘tax haven blacklist’

The minister said that through negotiations Jersey had been successfully taken off some of the blacklists and that he hopes the same can be achieved with other EU member states, including Portugal.

Indonesia seeks to curb use of tax havens by companies

Brodjonegoro was quoted by media as saying the tax authority has identified 2,000 SPVs set up by Indonesian firms and 6,000 saving accounts in tax-haven countries.

Uber’s roundabout revenue journey to steer clear of tax

The smartphone app, which has raised more than $7bn (£4.8bn) in funding, and is valued at $62bn, is currently losing money as it ploughs cash into expansion.

Taxman says 'We’re too busy to chase offshore cash': Revenue to miss £1bn evasion target by £780m according to watchdog

The alert was buried in the fine details of the OBR’s 260-page report on last week’s Budget.

Offshore to online: How money was laundered in the past

From investing to businesses to offshore bank accounts, past high profile cases highlight the many ways people hide money obtained illegally

UK Budget 2016 - Swiss highlights by Withers

The run-up to the UK Budget was dominated by rumours of major changes to the taxation of pensions which did not materialise.

KPMG assesses Budget impact on Channel Islands

The legislation will be introduced at report stage and will take effect from the date of introduction

UBS Says European Court to Hear Challenge in French Tax Case

France ordered the bank in July 2014 to post a bond of 1.1 billion euros in connection with the probe. UBS disputed the legal basis for the bail and the method of calculation.

Latin America and the Caribbean: Tax revenues rise slightly but remain well below OECD levels

The average tax-to-GDP ratio for LAC countries rose from 21.5% in 2013 to 21.7% in 2014, compared with 21.4% in 2012 and 20.8% in 2011.

Deloitte Offshore Tax Bulletin

UK Budget 2016

Non-doms handed significant Budget CGT concession

This is a welcome surprise for UK resident non-doms

Tax haven Scotland: Government blocks move to end offshore land ownership

Revelations that Scotland’s largest aristocratic owner, the Duke of Buccleuch, uses a Cayman Islands tax haven firm to control and sell Scottish land gave fresh impetus for action.

Vizor Software’s FATCA & AEOI Portal Launched by Government of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis

The intention is for St. Kitts and Nevis to use the Vizor platform for the Exchange of Information under the new standard.

UK: Offshore Property Developers

The new charge will apply to disposals that occur on or after the date that the legislation is introduced

CAYMAN ISLANDS: Uncertainty surrounds stamp duty collection

Once completed, these recommendations will be provided to Ministry officials for further review and/or policy changes.

The problem with promises to crack down on tax-dodging banks

The system gives room for avoidance but taxpayers at least know what to expect, writes Clemens Fuest

New Global Forum peer reviews highlight ever-increasing compliance with tax transparency standards

The world’s leading forum on tax transparency published 10 new peer review reports today, pointing to ever-increasing compliance with the internationally-recognised standards to curb tax evasion through the exchange of information.