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EU releases world tax havens blacklist

The European Union published its first list of international tax havens on Wednesday as part of a crackdown on multinational companies trying to avoid paying tax in the 28-nation bloc.

Guernsey Responds to EC’s list of So-Called Non EU "Non Cooperative Jurisdictions"

Guernsey’s Chief Minister and Commerce & Employment Minister have expressed their astonishment further to an announcement of the European Commission yesterday that Guernsey has been included on a list of 30 so-called non-co-operative jurisdictio

Could European Court rulings be good news for the UK taxpayer? by Joan Foster, Baker Tilly

Personal tax rules in both Spain and Germany have recently come under scrutiny by the European Union, potentially spelling good news for people looking for investment opportunities in Europe.

Cyprus And South Africa Protocol On The Double Tax Treaty Raises Optimism On Bilateral Relations

This Protocol paves the way for growth and enhanced business opportunities between both countries

'Surprise' at Guernsey inclusion on EU 'non-cooperative' blacklist

The list consolidates national tax 'blacklists' as they stood six months ago, and includes any jurisdiction on 10 or more Member States' lists.

Hypocrisy of EU Tax Avoidance Plan Exposed

Luxembourg is also home to many shell companies

Moore Stephens named in the Citywealth Leaders List

Moore Stephens, Chartered Accountants in the Island, has once again been listed in the prestigious wealth management network Citywealth Leaders List.

Germany, Australia To Negotiate New DTA

Australia and Germany are to negotiate a new double taxation agreement (DTA), the Australian Government announced on June 16.

Updated Jersey FATCA Guidance Notes

On 11th June 2015, the Jersey Tax Office released an updated version of the Jersey FATCA Guidance Notes

Baker Tilly to strengthen market position by adopting RSM as global brand

Baker Tilly is one of the UK’s leading audit, tax and consulting advisers, with 3,400 partners and staff operating from 32 offices around the country.

What exactly is the problem with salary sacrifice? by Andrew Hubbard, Baker Tilly

There has been a lot of speculation recently about the Government closing down the salary sacrifice “loophole” which according to some estimates could be costing the Treasury £5bn a year. But is there really a problem, and if so what sho

Netherlands Ready to Shed Double Taxation With Kenya

The Netherlands is ready to sign the long awaited agreement on double taxation with Kenya, to cut the cost of trade, its ambassador Joost Reintjes said yesterday.

Recent Tax Treaty Developments In Cyprus by Philippos Aristotelous, Andreas Neocleous & Co

The proposed provisions are similar to existing provisions relating to information exchange except in one important regard.

HMRC ditches Microsoft for Google, sends data offshore

Tax doesn't have to be taxing for US firm with inside track

SMP Accounting & Tax - UK Property -The Non-Resident Landlords Scheme 2015

The Non-Resident Landlords Scheme is a scheme for dealing with the UK taxation of UK rental income of individuals, companies and trusts that are not resident in the UK.

Ocean Finance Upper Tribunal Judgment - Deloitte

Webcast: 8 June 2015, 4pm

Accord to Avoid Double Taxation with Norway Now Before Bulgarian Parliament

The updated system to avoid double taxation between Bulgaria and Norway will intensify the bilateral trade and economic cooperation

Tax evader crackdown by HMRC widens to smaller cases

A sharp fall in the average length of custodial sentences given to criminal tax evaders is a clear signal that HM Revenue & Customs is increasingly targeting smaller cases

Belgium targets low-tax wealth structures with its new “Cayman Tax”

Belgium has therefore decided to follow its Dutch neighbour's example and target income received from low-tax wealth structures.

No safe havens… by Gary Heynes

Perhaps surprisingly, Switzerland is one the first to sign up to an automatic exchange agreement with the EU, with Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco and San Marino set to follow. This means that very soon there will be no safe haven for hidden funds…