07/17/2017
Carillion appoints EY to help stave off collapse
Carillion’s shares collapsed after a profit warning last week
Tax
07/17/2017
ICELAND: Half a Billion Recovered due to Panama Papers
The names of the 376 individuals and entities that The Directorate of Tax Investigations did not investigate were sent to the Directorate of Internal Revenue.
07/14/2017
Price of a beer defines alternative global cost of living index
Copenhagen most expensive place when tax is taken into account
07/14/2017
New Money Laundering Legime Introduces Additional Compliance Duties For Pension Scheme Trustees?
There are three key duties which centre on record-keeping, the provision of information to third parties in certain circumstances and submitting information to HM Revenue & Customs for purposes of its register of beneficial ownership.
07/14/2017
HMRC tax clampdown brings £29bn boost to UK government coffers
“The message is clear to those who try to not pay their fair and legal share: there is nowhere left to hide”, he said.
07/13/2017
Swiss, French to resume tax data exchange after resolving concerns
Switzerland was waiting to clarify the situation before exchanging further information.
07/12/2017
Ireland supports international tax reform efforts, Paschal Donohoe tells MEPs
Minister for Finance tries to persuade MEPs that Ireland now one of the ‘good guys’
07/12/2017
Bank Rescues Leave Sweden Questioning Point of Post-Crisis Union
Italy is also using a provision in Europe’s new resolution rules to channel public money into Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA.
07/12/2017
UK Corporate Offence of Failure to Prevent Tax Evasion
The second element is criminal facilitation of that evasion by an associated person of the relevant business.
07/05/2017
Action needed by trusts to comply with beneficial owner register requirements Karen Clark
Action is needed by trusts to comply with a new requirement for a beneficial ownership register for trusts operated by HMRC. New trusts within the scope will need to register by 5 October 2017 and information on existing trusts must be provided by 31 Janu
07/03/2017
FRANCE: Final wealth tax deadline for non-residents
You should note that where you are eligible to declare for wealth tax the onus is on you to do so.
07/03/2017
Revealed: The politicians behind Scottish ‘tax haven’ companies
Under new rules the real owners of such firms – marketed globally as “zero-tax Scottish offshore companies” – must make themselves known.
06/30/2017
The UK Double Tax Treaty Passport Scheme – Changes for the UK Loan Market
The UK imposes a 20% withholding tax on interest payments made by a UK borrower to an overseas lender.
06/30/2017
InvestingZone calls on HMRC to reform ‘vital’ SME investment schemes
The impact of the changes, which include a seven year rule on eligibility, are already starting to be felt.
06/29/2017
Trends in Cross-Border Real Estate Investment and the Changing Tax Landscape
The first part of the report examines how proposed U.S. tax reform could play a role in shaping real estate financing structures and could influence inflows of capital into U.S. real estate.
06/28/2017
Private Client: The new residence nil rate band – are your affairs in order?
A review of your will may be required to ensure you get the benefit of the new residence nil rate band
06/28/2017
Is HMRC keeping up with tax evaders?
At the start of the year tax evasion and avoidance featured in the news agenda on a regular basis. Despite fewer headlines, tackling this issue still remains an important part of the UK government’s tax agenda, but is HMRC ahead of the game or strug
06/27/2017
Why UK's Political Impasse Offers Breathing Space fro Tax Efficient Investors
The objective of the PCR was to identify access barriers to long-term finance for growing firms.
06/27/2017
Why it doesn’t pay to own property in Spain through a company
The company has to pay Spanish corporation tax.
06/27/2017
Former aide to Princess Diana named on Irish tax defaulters list
Company behind A1 skip bags makes biggest settlement on latest list