Tax & Technical
Finance minister floats Singapore wealth tax
Singapore’s rich could face a tax on their privately-held wealth if the city-state’s finance minister follows through on an off-the-cuff remark he made on Thursday, but analysts are worried it could negatively impact Singapore’s reputation.
Best Practice | 7 Dec 17
Offshore advisers fear new regulatory burden from HMRC
Offshore advisers have given a cautious thumbs-up to additional requirements to tell HM Revenue & Customs when they set up complex offshore schemes but have expressed concern that legitimate schemes could be targeted as well as abusive ones.
Latin America | 5 Dec 17
Tax pariah Panama introduces fresh anti-avoidance measures
The controversial central American jurisdiction is poised to toughen its tax fraud penalties, a year and a half after it came under worldwide scrutiny for the Panama Papers leak.
Best Practice | 5 Dec 17
17 jurisdictions on EU tax haven blacklist
The European Council published its blacklist of 17 non-cooperative jurisdictions on Tuesday, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Latest news | 1 Dec 17
Offshore tax regime ‘may breach human rights’
Incoming Requirement to Correct (RTC) rules “are a potential breach of human rights” according to James Quarmby, a top private client tax lawyer.