What's this? A political party called Five Star? Founded by who? A comedian? What? In Power?! With who? You mean Silvio's back? And a flat tax? On corporate income too? In Italy?... Continue Reading »
Isn't it strange how governments seek to cut tax just before elections? It's not by happenstance, and something that has happened for eons... Continue Reading »
According to the conclusions of a public consultation by New Zealand's Tax Working Group, the majority of New Zealanders want major changes to the tax system. Who doesn't! Will they get them? Probably not... Continue Reading »
If you're worried what the future holds as we draw nearer to an era of artificial intelligence - more automation, and fewer humans running the show - then you'd better worry about it a bit more... Continue Reading »
Ras-Al-Khaimah International Companies
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) may be overshadowed by its neighbor, Dubai, in terms of global profile, but it is fast emerging as one of the most important business hubs in the region, thanks to its benign tax regime... Continue Reading »
tax competition is far from dead
The Australia Institute recently urged the Government to resist partaking in the "race to the bottom" on corporate tax rates. Instead, it recommended that Australia tackle tax loopholes and avoidance schemes... Continue Reading »
economic forecasting is a hazardous occupation
When it comes to economic and tax developments, Ireland doesn't do half measures. Most countries are accustomed to riding the ups and downs of the economic cycle, but Ireland has made the experience something of a rollercoaster... Continue Reading »
Over the last few years the international business sector has experienced unprecedented changes, which have totally reshaped the landscape including... Continue Reading »
Three legs are steadier than two left feet
The Isle of Man's coat of arms, as seen on its flag, features a curious three-legged symbol clad in medieval armor, known as a triskelion. The accompanying motto, in Latin of course, roughly translates to... Continue Reading »
no regulation without taxation
By definition, this is supposed to be a somewhat light-hearted look at developments in global taxation. But it's no joke for natural resource companies operating in Africa at present... Continue Reading »
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
23 May, 2018
Gibraltar's Deputy Chief Minister, Joseph Garcia, has told a cross-party delegation of UK parliamentarians that Gibraltar "will not cede an inch of its sovereignty, jurisdiction, and control," discussing Spanish relations amid Brexit talks.
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by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
23 May, 2018
Hong Kong's Government has published three bills to establish a new open-ended fund company regime.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
22 May, 2018
Guernsey's Chief Minister, Gavin St Pier, has told the island's parliament that Guernsey will make beneficial ownership information publicly accessible if it becomes an internationally adopted standard.
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by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
22 May, 2018
Hong Kong's Government has gazetted a bill to provide a tax incentive for the take up of private health insurance, as announced in the 2018-19 Budget.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
16 May, 2018
Jersey's 2018 Budget provisions have been enacted, in Finance (2018 Budget) (Jersey) Law 2018.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
03 May, 2018
The British Overseas Territories have condemned a UK Government proposal to compel the jurisdictions to publicly disclose the beneficial ownership of legal entities established in their territories.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
03 May, 2018
Malta's Parliament is considering three bills that would regulate the use of distributed ledger technology (blockchain) by regulated entities.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
27 April, 2018
Guernsey has launched a consultation on offering a regulated green investment fund product, believed to be a world first.
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by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
24 April, 2018
Abu Dhabi Global Market, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, China's largest securities exchange, have agreed to collaborate on the establishment of a "Belt and Road" stock exchange.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
24 April, 2018
The Barbados Revenue Authority will start processing 2014 tax refunds following a fresh injection of funds.
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