Wills And Trusts
Tax & Regulation | 24 Apr 13
step journal swiss minister attacks anglo saxon
Swiss finance minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf has revealed an antipathy towards trusts, which appears to mirror the thinking behind France’s recent move to force trusts to report on any French tax-resident beneficiaries they may have.
hk trust laws reforms edge closer as govt
Hong Kong’s government has published the conclusions of a three-month consultation carried out earlier in the year to gauge industry views on plans to reform and modernise the special administrative region’s trust laws.
Tax & Regulation | 30 May 12
confusion as french trust law filing date
Financial advisers in France report that a state of confusion exists in fiduciary companies and among accountants specialising in trusts, as the date for declaring an interest in trusts 15 June approaches.
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
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.