11/26/2018
German Freshfields offices searched again in Cum-Ex tax fraud scandal
Cum-Cum" is a still legally-disputed practice whereby financial institutions help foreign investors in securing tax rebates they are not entitled to.
Tax
11/26/2018
Thousands in disguised remuneration schemes face tax blow
Some people could be forced to pay two bills dating back to 1999
11/26/2018
Remove 12-year offshore investigation limit, say UK Lords
New powers proposed in Draft Finance Bill 2018 would impact elderly and people on moderate income
11/23/2018
Report calls for digital inheritance tax system
The OTS said it realised a complete overhaul would be expensive and time consuming but set out some short-term recommendations in the interim.
11/21/2018
Mortgage tax changes in Spain help buyers
The credit crunch of 2008 caused Spain’s property prices to crash, but since 2014, the market has shown a consistent and solid recovery.
11/20/2018
Man Utd legend Andy Cole sues Coutts over tax avoidance scheme
Cole is reported to have lost £8 million through film investment schemes promoted by the Queen's bank.
11/20/2018
Revenue nabs 190 Irish residents for hidden offshore assets
Hunt for offshore evaders was announced last November as amnesty window closed
11/15/2018
Consultation signals start of crackdown on tax-avoiders
The consultation period will run until January 18.
11/13/2018
Netherlands to close tax avoidance loophole
Despite being the legal heart of Google’s intellectual wealth, Google Netherlands Holdings had no employees and paid a tax bill of €2.8 million.
11/12/2018
France to hunt for tax cheats on social media
The idea is to identify potential frauds by analysing publicly-available data on individuals' social media accounts, Darmanin said, according to excerpts of the show to be broadcast on Sunday.
11/12/2018
Taxman To Tackle Wealthy Families With Trusts
Trusts set up as part of estate planning exercises to minimise inheritance tax are specific targets for the consultation.
11/12/2018
EU targets tax loopholes on Isle of Man and Italy
The Isle of Man and Italy have reportedly given illegal tax breaks to some of the world’s wealthiest people over their purchases of private jets and yachts. And now the European Commission has launched infringement proceedings.
11/09/2018
KPMG forced to clean up its act as Big Four accountancy firm halts working as auditor for top British companies
It comes amid intense scrutiny of the industry following high-profile company collapses, such as at construction giant Carillion and former retailer BHS, which have damaged public trust in the audit process.
11/09/2018
ABN Amro: No tax dispute with Germany over "dividend stripping"
In a statement, ABN said “no provision has been taken anymore for tax risks” in the case.
11/08/2018
French fund manager Carmignac Gestion probed for tax fraud
Investigation concerns how some executives were paid through a Luxembourg unit
11/08/2018
Smith & Williamson Advises on £5.5M Technology Deal
The transaction was led by Iain Lownes, partner and corporate finance director, and Paul Stagg, Senior Manager, at Smith & Williamson.
11/08/2018
Aviva's platform clients face taxman's wrath
The self assessment tax deadline is 31 January.
11/08/2018
UK renews crackdown on offshore tax evasion
This legislation is expected to come in the 2018-2019 finance bill, according to the budget.
11/07/2018
Budget 2018 – Key highlights for international clients
We have pulled out a few of the key highlights for our international clients and their advisors, along with a recap of some of the major changes coming up in 2019 and 2020.
11/07/2018
EU tax haven blacklist drops to five as Namibia removed
The EU wants the BVI to show it has economic substance by ensuring the taxes it collects within the financial services sector were generated through real economic activity in the territory.