Managers of Wealth Offshore

Guernsey placed on EU tax 'black list'

The list, which includes 30 non-EU non-cooperative third countries, features jurisdictions that appear on 10 or more national 'black lists'.

Guernsey Responds to EC’s list of So-Called Non EU "Non Cooperative Jurisdictions"

Guernsey’s Chief Minister and Commerce & Employment Minister have expressed their astonishment further to an announcement of the European Commission yesterday that Guernsey has been included on a list of 30 so-called non-co-operative jurisdictio

New tax treaty with Mauritius may affect cross-border investment

THE new double-tax treaty between SA and Mauritius is set to come into force in January next year, following a controversial renegotiation to better protect the South African tax base.

Cyprus And South Africa Protocol On The Double Tax Treaty Raises Optimism On Bilateral Relations

This Protocol paves the way for growth and enhanced business opportunities between both countries

'Surprise' at Guernsey inclusion on EU 'non-cooperative' blacklist

The list consolidates national tax 'blacklists' as they stood six months ago, and includes any jurisdiction on 10 or more Member States' lists.

Moore Stephens named in the Citywealth Leaders List

Moore Stephens, Chartered Accountants in the Island, has once again been listed in the prestigious wealth management network Citywealth Leaders List.

EU releases world tax havens blacklist

The European Union published its first list of international tax havens on Wednesday as part of a crackdown on multinational companies trying to avoid paying tax in the 28-nation bloc.

Updated Jersey FATCA Guidance Notes

On 11th June 2015, the Jersey Tax Office released an updated version of the Jersey FATCA Guidance Notes

Switzerland Reportedly Eliminates VAT For Bitcoin Transactions

The news was delivered following a formal inquiry to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) by three members of Bitcoin Association Switzerland, submitted in Feb 2014. FTA’s answer clarified that bitcoin is not seen as a good or service, and is

Upper Tribunal holds offshore structure which created a VAT advantage not abusive

Those engaged in wholly or largely VAT exempt activities suffer irrecoverable VAT on the costs of bought in services such as advertising. Individual businesses or sectors may therefore need to consider the most VAT efficient structure to use.

BAHAMAS: New Gov’T Debt Security Targets $200m ‘Finish Line’

The first piece carries a 4 per cent interest rate and three-year principal maturity

The IRS Turns Up The Heat On Hedge Fund-Backed Reinsurance

What is a hedge fund investor to do?

Vatican to share tax info with US

THE Vatican has agreed to share tax information with the United States in its latest move to improve the reputation of its scandal-marred bank and crack down on tax cheats.

IRS Deadlines Loom for Taxpayers With Offshore Accounts

IRS reminds taxpayers of important June deadlines for FATCA and FBAR filings

Putin signs law on offshore assets amnesty

“turn the offshore page of the economy and start living from scratch not thinking that either racketeers or law enforcement will come after you.”

Hedge Funds Face $5 Billion Tax as Iceland Unveils New Law

Iceland presented legislation that will let it tax bank creditors trying to exit the $15 billion economy as the government unveils an historic bill to end capital controls.

OSC seeks to beef up whistleblower program with cash rewards up to $1.5M

The Canada Revenue Agency began an offshore tax informant program in January 2014, offering up to 15 per cent of funds recovered in cases that see the CRA recoup more than $100,000.

Recent Tax Treaty Developments In Cyprus by Philippos Aristotelous, Andreas Neocleous & Co

The proposed provisions are similar to existing provisions relating to information exchange except in one important regard.

OECD releases Implementation Package for BEPS country-by-country reporting

Pushing forward efforts to boost transparency in international tax matters, the OECD today released a package of measures for the implementation of a new Country-by-Country Reporting plan developed under the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

Finance minister advocates domestic tax amnesty

Switzerland’s participation in agreements over the automatic exchange of information means that tax amnesty within the country's borders should be considered for a fair playing field