10/05/2018
Liechtenstein, Peru removed from “grey” list of noncooperative jurisdictions
The listing process is part of the EU's initiative to tackle tax avoidance and evasion and promote fairer taxation, within the EU and globally
Tax
10/04/2018
Tax Inspectors Without Borders making significant progress
Audits cover a cross-section of industry sectors including agriculture, construction, financial services, information technology and communications, hospitality, manufacturing and mining.
10/02/2018
55% of FTSE100 currently fail to publicly mention tax evasion
Failure to comply with the new law could result in unlimited financial penalties, ancillary orders such as confiscation orders or serious crime prevention orders, and serious reputational damage.
10/02/2018
U.S. Takes on Russia’s Favorite Money Haven: Cyprus
Washington regulators crack down on money laundering in the tiny Mediterranean island in a bid to check Moscow’s power in Europe
10/01/2018
UK introduces new penalties for overseas investors dodging tax
Any individuals who have paid the incorrect amount of tax on overseas income in previous years must have corrected their tax returns by the deadline, or the potential fine will double to 200% of tax owed.
09/30/2018
Singapore, Mauritius fight for relevance after DTAA amendments in 2016
Some may move to Singapore from Mauritius as the former is looking to introduce regulations that could help funds better structure their pooling vehicles
09/28/2018
Can Taxpayers Rely On Guidance From HMRC?
Despite HM Revenue & Customs bragging about winning eight out of 10 cases that go to court, tax inspector decisions based on their manuals are regularly overturned.
09/28/2018
Falcone's Harbinger settles with New York on tax evasion
Offshore Manager's investment activities were led by Philip Falcone.
09/28/2018
How the United Arab Emirates became an oasis for tax evaders
The enterprising and tax-shy can still exploit loopholes in the system
09/28/2018
Swiss Parliament approves corporate tax reform
Under Tax Proposal 17, Switzerland will repeal the existing special corporate tax regimes
09/25/2018
UK non-dom strategies for 'resetting the clock' using alternative residence jurisdictions
Guernsey & the Isle of Man offer UK non-doms alternative tax residency jurisdictions that will ensure they continue to enjoy significant tax benefits while maximising days spent in the UK. Read this Dixcart article to find out more.
09/25/2018
EU tax haven blacklist blocks just 1% of financial secrecy services threatening EU economies
On average, EU member states have put in place treaties that give their tax authorities power to retrieve some information in respect of 82 per cent of the financial secrecy services facing their countries, according to the Tax Justice Network’s res
09/21/2018
Clock ticking on offshore income declarations in UK
HMRC has been issuing large numbers of warning letters both to taxpayers and their advisors
09/21/2018
Gibraltar talks edging toward October deal
Spain mulling tax breaks for financial services crossing the border
09/20/2018
How Puerto Rico Became the Newest Tax Haven for the Super Rich
A year after the tragedy of Hurricane Maria, the 51st state has become the favorite playground for extremely wealthy Americans looking to keep their money from the taxman.
09/19/2018
Brexit: Michel Barnier backs Spain in battle for Gibraltar tax clampdown
While the socialist government does not want to use its veto, agreed during Brexit talks last year, to lay claim to the sovereignty of Gibraltar, it does want to secure concessions.
09/18/2018
International trust experts host seminar in Cayman
The London law firm’s International Trust Advisory Group is headed by Jonathan Riley, Jennifer Ridgway and Sara Chisholm-Batten, who will all be in Cayman for the event.
09/16/2018
Ireland’s Corporation Tax Roadmap
The Roadmap also confirms the expected timelines for the implementation of these changes.
09/13/2018
NTS to expand probe into offshore tax evasion
The NTS has so far not just targeted conglomerates and their owner family members, but has expanded its investigation into groups with high spending patterns whose revenue sources are unclear.
09/13/2018
Swiss parliament approves corporate tax overhaul
Business lobby group Economiesuisse welcomed the decision which it said would solve one of Switzerland’s most pressing problems.