05/05/2016
As has been well reported, the Centre for Economics and Business Research suggests that the 'bank of mum and dad' will account for around £5bn of lending to children buying property, making them a top 10 lender.
05/04/2016
The leaks from the database of world’s fourth biggest offshore law firm, Mossack Fonseca, shows that it acts for about 300,000 companies spread across the world.
05/04/2016
HMRC needs to ensure it makes use of some of its new and more contentious tools in a reasonable way - and focuses on activity which constitutes real abuse.
05/03/2016
Previously unreported papers—part of a leak from HSBC’s private bank in Geneva—known as the Swiss Leaks reportedly show how Moussaieff had links to offshore companies and to trusts registered outside the UK.
05/03/2016
HM Revenue & Customs is looking to claim money from 'ethical' investment companies that entered liquidation earlier this year.
05/02/2016
Onshore might be about to become de rigueur, and the UK stacks up rather well, says Andrew McNally
05/02/2016
Businesses that overlook this new regime and fail to comply could suffer major penalties or time-draining investigations by HMRC and other national tax authorities.
05/02/2016
There are varying reasons for the decline, ranging from privacy concerns following a leak of documents in the BVI, to the stricter regulations on transparency that were enforced in the wake of the financial crisis.
04/29/2016
Moscow will join the global battle against tax evasion and other illicit activities by signing up to an international scheme to stamp out fiscal cheating
04/29/2016
Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov then explained the bill was so that people who have made any mistakes in their business activities could declare the property and become completely law-abiding citizens.
04/29/2016
Offshore Tax Bulletin
04/28/2016
Top ten firm pinches partner from EY
The breadth of tax knowledge in the team is second to none and the firm’s ability to bring investment propositions is unique in the market.
04/27/2016
The firms were required to report back to the regulator last weeK.
04/27/2016
Call me sad, but news that the OECD would today issue a statement on tax and Brexit gave me a sense of eager anticipation. We even delayed publication of this Tax Brief to study and interpret the results of the OECD’s work. So much anticipation&hell
04/27/2016
Sark, in the Channel Islands, is located close to Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is a unique and unspoiled island with no airport or cars.
04/27/2016
The UK non-dom regime remains an attractive option for individuals seeking to move from their country of origin or current location. UK non-domiciles continue to have the opportunity to enjoy significant tax advantages for a period of up to 15 years.
04/26/2016
Possible use of third-party data to detect non-compliance being considered by body
04/26/2016
The former PwC employee turned whistleblower behind the LuxLeaks scandal that implicated Luxembourg in industrial tax avoidance goes on trial in the tiny European duchy on Tuesday.
04/25/2016
The EU’s tax plans, which are expected to come into force in 2018, are likely to affect only large fund ranges and private equity vehicles, as the rules will only apply to companies with annual global revenues of at least €750m.
04/25/2016
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble questioned the effectiveness of the Commission's plan at the end of a two-day finance ministers meeting in Amsterdam