Industry
Middle East | 3 Aug 17
UAE takes a major step towards introduction of VAT in 2018
The United Arab Emirates has passed a law which paves the way for the introduction of a new 5% value added tax (VAT) on goods and services from 1 January 2018.
Netherlands and UK are biggest channels for tax haven inflows
The Netherlands and the UK facilitate global tax avoidance by acting as conduits for 37% of corporate money heading to tax havens, research by academics at the University of Amsterdam shows.
Best Practice | 2 Aug 17
Questions advisers must ask before clients move to Portugal
UK advisers with clients looking to move to Portugal and make the most of tax-efficient opportunities but avoid costly mistakes need to consider seven key questions, according to international wealth and tax management firm Blevins Franks.
Best Practice | 2 Aug 17
‘Common sense’ prevails in FCA’s insistent client guidelines
Updated guidance on how UK advisers should deal with clients who insist on going against their advice has been welcomed as “common sense” by Old Mutual Wealth’s chief distribution officer Richard Freeman.
North America | 2 Aug 17
Defunct Ethical Forestry investors urged to claim compensation
Investors in collapsed Costa Rican tree investment group Ethical Forestry have been urged to make claims for compensation on the grounds that their original investment could have been mis-sold.