12/28/2017
Putin tries to lure back $1 trillion in assets
This “should stimulate the return of capital to Russia,” the president said
Tax
12/28/2017
Footballers ‘prefer’ Turkey due to low income tax rate
Income tax rate for athletes participating in Turkish Super Lig is 15 percent
12/28/2017
KPMG and DELOITTE to invest $200 million in Armenia
“Potential investors have also special interest in two or three big construction projects, and the matter is under negotiation now,”
12/28/2017
Prudential warns of tax bill angst for the unadvised
The annual allowance and tapered annual allowance were the most popular subjects on Prudential's adviser helpline in 2017, attracting 1,594 calls.
12/27/2017
European banks warn of multibillion-dollar hit from Trump tax reform
Barclays expects to take £1bn charge that could damp hopes of a big dividend rise
12/24/2017
Pierre Moscovici warns UK against setting itself up as offshore tax haven
EU economic affairs commissioner says UK will never be granted free trade agreement if it seeks offshore tax haven status
12/22/2017
Malta and tax: high profile and dwindling reputation attracted EU scrutiny
Paul Bonello, of Finco Group, told MaltaToday that Malta’s perceived reputation abroad had been steadily deteriorating in the last years
12/22/2017
Top Reads for the Christmas Holidays by Penny Lovell
So, I was thrilled to read recently that young people raised on digital downloads are returning to “physical media”.
12/20/2017
Is it time for a tax on robots?
Oliver Lemon explores what a 'robot tax' could look like, and whether it's an idea whose time has come.
12/18/2017
Malta received endorsement of its Tax System by the EU
The country’s success is also driven by the accessibility and efficiency of the relevant regulatory authorities, the presence of comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks include the various innovations.
12/18/2017
Finally there! – The UK taxation of foreign domiciles
Although there had been numerous calls for these rules to be delayed given both their complexity and removal from the first 2017 Finance Bill, both the nature and timing of these changes are finally clear
12/15/2017
KPMG revenues grow strongly to record $26.4 billion
KPMG invested more than US$1 billion this year in a multi-year program focused on new technology, innovation and developing new services and solutions
12/15/2017
EU Panama Papers Panel Seeks Stricter Tax Avoidance Strategy
The committee has spent months digging into tax avoidance and the activities of intermediaries
12/14/2017
AIB denies providing tax advice to offshore customers
Paradise Papers show bank declined to give the Revenue Commissioners access to data
12/13/2017
HMRC must be rubbing its hands in glee by George Bull
Bitcoin gains? Don’t forget that the taxman will want his share
12/13/2017
Facebook to pay 'millions more' in tax after agreeing to record sales in the country they are made
In the face of political pressure to change this, Facebook last year said it would book sales from large British customers in the UK.
12/11/2017
5 reasons to scrap Inheritance Tax
The UK, then, is lagging behind in this regard - and must take its lead from countries with proven track records on public services, general wellbeing and social mobility.
12/11/2017
Liechtenstein says didn't press for Swiss inclusion on EU tax havens list
Both countries have oversized financial industries and in the past have drawn scrutiny as places to stash offshore wealth.
12/11/2017
Amber Rudd announces new national economic crime centre for UK
The home secretary warned that billions have been laundered through the City of London as she announced a new anti-corruption strategy
12/07/2017
Mazars to strengthen financial planning offering via acquisition
Mazars also enters into a joint venture with The Embark Group to launch ‘Vested’, a new employee benefits joint venture