Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 9 Jan 12
dubai regulator warns on bank scam
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has issued a warning on false, misleading and deceptive statements made in relation to DIFC Investment Bank.
french mini fatca fears
Tax experts who have been studying Frances new tax regime for wealthy individuals are likening its treatment of trusts to elements of Americas much-criticised FATCA regulations.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Jan 12
court rules against dgt beneficiaries iht claim
The beneficiaries of a Royal Skandia discounted gift trust, which was sold by an IFA to a client one year and three months before her death, have lost a court battle over whether the money is eligible for inheritance tax.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Jan 12
take care on tax charges warns trust adviser
IFAs could unintentionally expose their clients to punitive tax charges when setting up trusts, The Asset Protection Strategy, a UK-based training and support company, has warned.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Dec 11
hmrc tweaks liechtenstein scheme
HM Revenue & Customs has fine-tuned its Liechtenstein tax amnesty disclosure scheme to make it easier to use, as the deadline for initiating a claim approaches.