Managers of Wealth Offshore

Hong Kong Profits Tax Exemption for Private Equity Funds

This exemption was not optimal for most offshore PE funds unless they used the services of “specified persons” in respect of “specified transactions.”

Ireland: the Tax Haven that Dare Not Speak Its Name

I mean when Forbes regularly ranks you in their list of ‘Top ten tax havens’, there’s not really much of a debate to be had.

Dora the Tax Haven Explorer? Viacom Accused of Persecuting Tax-Avoidance Whistleblower

Media giant Viacom is being sued by a former senior executive who claims she was fired for objecting to an unethical, and possibly illegal, offshore corporate tax dodge.

Offshore asset holders urged to come clean over tax debts

The opportunity to reveal undisclosed overseas accounts and trusts with guaranteed immunity from criminal prosecution ended on January 1

Tax Free Living in the Bahamas: Pros and Cons

A guide to living in tax free Bahamas considering the pros and cons.

New UK tax changes unlikely to dent appeal of buy to let for UK non-residents

As stock market volatility continues, expats might be well advised to stick with UK buy to lets

Seychelles-Singapore DTA Operational

Withholding tax on royalties income at source will be capped at eight percent or such income will be exempt.

Offshore tax evasion: HMRC press release

The Offshore Tax Evasion regime will see information passing to the UK tax authorities from a large number of countries.

Italy Removes Jersey Blacklisting

The only remaining general criterion for the application of the CFC rules (without list) will be the low level of corporate taxation of the controlled foreign company.

Guernsey on Italian 'white list'

The Stability Law has revised the relevant provisions of Italy's tax code relating to so-called 'black lists' on corporate taxation and Controlled Foreign Companies rules.

States of Guernsey Common Reporting Standard

Supplementary Guidance Notes Released

Update on changes to International Financial Reporting Standards by Grant Thornton

Advice on the latest changes to International Financial Reporting Standards has been issued by Grant Thornton.

FCA ends HSBC tax evasion inquiry

The conclusion of the FCA’s investigation were never announced to the public, but sources have said it was not obliged to inform the public because it was not a formal inquiry.

CISPA seeks legislation, plans conference

CISPA leadership currently registers and regulates individual accounting professionals but is now seeking to do the same for accounting firms as a way to ensure continued high quality services.

Panton: Tax dodgers beware

Cayman National has agreed to pay a US $6M settlement following the US tax evasion probe.

Strategic Relocation for Low Tax Living

Just as big corporations such as Pepsi, Pfizer and Citigroup do, it’s possible to strategically relocate and slash your own personal tax burden.

There's a secret, separate US tax system that rich people use to save billions

The fronts for the super-rich donate lavishly to both the Republicans and the Democrats, and the loopholes are exploited by everyone from the Kochs to Soros.

Really rich people are suddenly paying quite a bit more in taxes

The effect has been to create a kind of private tax system, catering to only several thousand Americans.

New school world, old school tax system

Yet, the U.S. corporate tax rate at 35 percent remains the highest in the developed world, and this country is one of only a handful of nations to tax its businesses on their foreign income.

Global dragnet puts pressure on tax evaders as year-end deadlines loom

“The vise continues to squeeze on people around the world with unreported offshore investments,” Mr. Novoselac said in an interview. “And this certainly includes Canadians.”