North America
North America | 19 Feb 13
iom mini fatca draws closer as plans for new
The Isle of Man has moved one step closer to signing a “mini FATCA” agreement with the UK, and has also announced that a new IoM tax disclosure facility with the UK will be launched in April.
canada to lure foreign entrepreneurs
Canada’s immigration minister has unveiled plans for a scheme to attract foreign entrepreneurs that he says will make Canada “the destination of choice for the world’s best and brightest to launch their companies”.
North America | 18 Jan 13
long-awaited final fatca regulations released
The US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service last night issued the final regulations detailing how the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is to be implemented, ending weeks of speculation.
North America | 21 Dec 12
ireland signs fatca agreement
Irish and American officials today signed an agreement whereby Ireland has pledged to collect data on accounts in Irish financial institutions held by Americans, and provide it to the US tax authorities.
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.