12/05/2014
FATCA: Next Steps and Focus for 2015 - Walkers
In order to remain compliant with Cayman Islands law, a Cayman Islands entity that qualifies as a Reporting FI must have applied for a GIIN by no later than 22 December 2014.
12/05/2014
Autumn Statement 2014
12/04/2014
Capital Gains Tax and UK Residential Property - Deloitte
The legislation is yet to be finalised and released, nevertheless it does appear certain that these measures, in some form, will have effect from 6 April 2015.
12/04/2014
Jersey Finance has welcomed the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) between Jersey and Romania this week.
12/03/2014
Jersey signs TIEA with Romania
Jersey and Romania signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) at the Romanian Embassy in London on 1 December.
12/03/2014
It's time for British tax havens to unmask who owns companies, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid campaigners wearing business suits and white masks outside the conference venue, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Westminster, London today demanded faster progress towards transparency.
12/02/2014
FATCA – Deadline Approaches by Harneys
Cayman entities which are classified as Financial Institutions are within the scope of FATCA.
12/02/2014
How the HMRC helped tax avoiders stay ahead of the law - by shifting cash for Switzerland to Liechtenstein
The crackdown on wealth stashed in Switzerland has failed. Why? Because of a deal Britain cut with Liechtenstein
12/02/2014
George Osborne Mulls 'Super-Tax' For British Money In Swiss Bank Accounts
Under proposals being considered by HMRC, Britons with money stored in Swiss bank accounts face being hit with a 200% penalty in March 2016 if they do not declare it to the taxman.
12/02/2014
FATCA Compliance And Data Protection
Complying with USA FATCA and UK/EU Data Protection Requirements
12/01/2014
Investigations have lead to the creation of the so-called “Falciani List,” which contains the information of the suspected tax evaders.
12/01/2014
In total, authorities traced over 2,200 Greek offshore companies in non-cooperating countries, who had declared over 2,100 legal representatives, tax agents and administrators over the last 30 years.
12/01/2014
WEALTHY foreigners who have sought tax exile in Switzerland could be tempted to find a new home elsewhere — many in Britain — if Swiss voters back a referendum today abolishing their special status.
12/01/2014
The agency's revelation came a day after it charged HSBC bank with helping Argentines evade taxes by stashing about $3 billion in the secret accounts.
12/01/2014
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11/28/2014
Equiom Solutions to hold Tax and Wealth Management Seminar
Tax and Estate Planning specialists, Equiom Solutions, will hold a Seminar on the topic of Tax and Wealth Management.
11/27/2014
New Zealand: Foreign trusts in IRD sights
Department aims to report to Revenue Minister Todd MClay before the end of the year.
11/27/2014
Crown Dependency FATCA Guidance Notes - Deloitte
The Guernsey Income Tax Office have released a document which announces a number of important updates to the draft Crown Dependency FATCA Guidance Notes.
11/27/2014
Guernsey issues bulletin to update draft guidance notes on FATCA-based reporting
On 21 November, the States of Guernsey Income Tax (ITO) published bulletin 2014/1 to update the most recent iteration of the draft guidance notes issued jointly by the crown dependencies on 28 July 2014 regarding the implementation under domestic law of F
11/27/2014
Osborne to create ‘perfect storm’ for offshore assets
UK chancellor George Osborne is set to unleash a new strict liability rule and higher penalties to capture those with offshore assets who are ignoring their tax obligations