Small in geographical stature the territory may be, but the British Virgin Islands, commonly known by its abbreviation the BVI, is one of the most significant international offshore financial centres... Continue Reading »
what sort of Brexit will it be?
On November 26, a legal challenge brought by 13 UK expats against the decision of the EU Council to endorse the start of negotiations with the UK on exiting the European Union was rejected by the General Court of the EU... Continue Reading »
flummoxed, confounded, bemused, and bewildered
Flummoxed. Confounded. Bemused. Bewildered. It doesn't sound like a promising start to this week's edition. But these are just a few of the words I'd use to describe the international community's response to the corporate tax cuts in... Continue Reading »
Over the last few years the international business sector has experienced unprecedented changes, which have totally reshaped the landscape including... Continue Reading »
I am aware that there is a certain element of risk in kicking off this week's edition on the not insignificant matter of Brexit. As I write, Theresa May is still resident in 10 Downing Street. By the time of publication, she may not be... Continue Reading »
According to a recent ruling by Estonia's Supreme Court, the country's tax agency can no longer chase up tax debts that are owed five years after enforcement proceedings are initiated. Well, it's a good job that tax debts aren't waived so quickly... Continue Reading »
With another exciting period having passed in the world of taxation, there certainly is never a dull moment! What with more tax cuts possibly on the way in the United States, new developments on the digital tax front and new trade agreements galore.. Continue Reading »
To open this week, I'm going to pose a question: In the future, which of these two leaders will be remembered most by future generations? George W. Bush or Mart Laar? No prizes for guessing which man is likely to get the most votes... Continue Reading »
British Virgin Islands Company Formation
The British Virgin Islands Business Company format has arguably been the most popular offshore corporate vehicle of the last 20 to 30 years. A brief introduction to the BVI's legal framework as well as its tax rules... Continue Reading »
Cyprus is a recognized financial centre and a significant gateway for EU inbound and outbound investments. It complements the traditional links Cyprus has with central and eastern Europe, Russia, India and China... Continue Reading »
by Ulrika Lomas, Lowtax.net, Brussels
03 December, 2018
The UK's recently negotiated Withdrawal Agreement with the EU sets out the arrangements that will apply with regards to Gibraltar.
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by Ulrika Lomas, Lowtax.net, Brussels
03 December, 2018
The OECD has added to its guidance for financial institutions on ensuring that citizenship by investment and residency by investment schemes are not used to circumvent the new international tax information reporting standard, the Common Reporting Standard.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
03 December, 2018
The tax authorities of Ireland and Malta have signed a Competent Authority Agreement in a bid to prevent the use of the so-called "Single Malt" tax planning structure.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
30 November, 2018
The Gibraltar Government on November 22, 2018, published in its Official Gazette the Income Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2018 to make changes to rules concerning the receipt of income from overseas movable property holdings.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
30 November, 2018
The UK Parliament's Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has proposed that provisions should be stripped from the Finance Bill that would extend the time limit on assessing offshore tax to 12 years.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
23 November, 2018
Representatives from the Bahamas Government have held a number of meetings in Brussels and Paris with the EU's Code of Conduct Group (business taxation) and the OECD to discuss the territory's efforts to comply with international standards on tax governance.
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by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
16 November, 2018
Barbados's Minister of International Business and Industry, Ronald Toppin, has confirmed that the territory will soon repeal a number of tax measures that are considered to be contrary to new international standards on harmful tax regimes.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
29 October, 2018
The Jersey Government has announced that it will release for public consultation guidance notes on the introduction of a new economic substance requirement for certain taxpayers to access Jersey's tax regime.
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by Ulrika Lomas, Lowtax.net, Brussels
26 October, 2018
The OECD has announced that Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica have signed up to its Inclusive Framework on BEPS, bringing membership to 122.
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by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
19 October, 2018
The Gibraltar Government has provided an update on its role in negotiations towards the UK's exit from the European Union and how the territory is preparing.
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