Managers of Wealth Offshore

ORG urges VAT exemptions be guided by evidence, not politics

ORG’s policy brief argues that while VAT exemptions may appear pro-poor, international evidence consistently shows that “strong VAT systems in developing countries perform best when they are broad-based

Sark tax reforms – residents invited to share views

Instead Chief Pleas would introduce tax bands based on the value of residents’ global assets.

Tax credits could reduce re/insurers’ tax burden

It added that considering the heavy natural catastrophe losses in recent years, many insurers built up substantial DTAs.

SC's Tiger Global tax verdict on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors

On Thursday, the top court ruled against Tiger Global in a landmark case, saying its $1.6 billion stake sale in Flipkart to Walmart in 2018 should be taxed

Relief at the checkout, questions in the Treasury: Former Financial Secretary flags fiscal risks of VAT elimination

“There is no question that the reduction in the VAT on unprepared food will provide welcome relief for many families struggling with the high cost of groceries,” Johnson said.

Government confident it can absorb $15M VAT loss, Halkitis says

Now, because of the improvement in our public finances and the growth in the economy, we feel confident that we can absorb any revenue loss associated with this reduction.”

What is GST and how might tax changes look?

Under the proposals, there would be changes to income tax with the standard rate falling to 15%.

GST: 5% on everything or 6% exempting food in Guernsey tax package

Policy and Resources is preparing the way for the introduction of the tax because it will take time to bring in, if that is what deputies vote for in June.

Luxembourg tax update: what's new in 2026?

The draft law is still under parliamentary review and it is expected that the new regime will be adopted by early 2026.

IRS scrutiny drives stricter documentation for captive insurers

The IRS focus centres on whether arrangements constitute “true insurance” for tax purposes, with recent case law emphasising risk distribution among entities and exposure units.

Parent tax relief to cost €350m, relieving wages pressure for businesses

By 2028, parents of two children and over will only begin to pay taxes once their income exceeds €37,000, which would be an increase of €22,000 over three years compared to today.

Global minimum tax package announced

The controversial plan, which had been criticised by various countries, will see US-parented groups exempted from Pillar Two’s income inclusion rule and undertaxed profits rule.

Corporate tax agency buildout tops $15m

The records were disclosed recently and signed off on by Cheryl-Ann Lister, the chairwoman of the agency’s board and the former acting Financial Secretary.

More than 40% of Isle of Man residents were considering asset moves over UK tax fears

Canaccord Wealth survey, carried out before the UK’s Autumn Budget, finds concern despite low UK tax exposure

Jamaicans and the Cayman Assets

This wide net would also scoop up individuals who have committed money laundering to evade taxes.

Changes to Guernsey taxation of employee share option schemes

Organisations should review existing share schemes and consider implications for future grants.

E&I and P&R aiming for progress on transport taxes

Progress is being made on developing transport taxes, Policy & Resources president Lindsay de Sausmarez has said.

No sign of additional income sources in Galdes tax returns

Affordable housing minister facing scrutiny for building a property portfolio in Malta and Italy

Bowe warns that VAT changes penalize compliant businesses and complicate tax system

According to Bowe, denying or delaying legitimate VAT refunds does not reduce the tax burden—it merely shifts it.

Non-compliant taxpayers ‘rewarded’ by VAT system

In one case, interest amounting to €74,887 was paid for a four-year period on a VAT refund payable to a taxpayer whose income tax returns for 2019 and 2020 were submitted two years’ late.