Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 10 Dec 12
realilty of transparency far from ideals
Full transparency remains an elusive goal in most countries around the world, according to the latest annual report by Transparency International, which notes that 2012 has been a year of backward movement in many places, including parts of the Eurozone worst hit by the financial crisis.
North America | 7 Dec 12
ireland finalizes agreement with us to implement
Ireland has become the latest jurisdiction to agree to an intergovernmental agreement with the US to implement FATCA. Final terms are expected to be worked through in the coming days.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Dec 12
iom to initiate tax exchange deal with uk
The Isle of Man Government has announced that it will be adopting automatic tax information sharing arrangements with the UK which will follow closely the FATCA intergovernmental agreement.
Tax & Regulation | 6 Dec 12
bvi introduces light touch fund manager
The British Virgin Islands has introduced a new fund regime, making it quicker and easier for fund groups to launch new funds in the jurisdiction.
Tax & Regulation | 6 Dec 12
Jersey budget anti tax avoidance rules
Jersey’s 2013 Budget, which was approved yesterday by the States Assembly, will include measures to prevent its residents from avoiding tax through the use of Jersey companies from January 1.