Mar 11, 2010
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas has signed 7 more Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA), bringing its total to 18, enough to be raised from the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation’s (OECD) Grey List of nations.
On March 10th the OECD announced that the Bahamas, a small Caribbean island nation previously regarded as a tax haven [...]
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas has signed 7 more Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA), bringing its total to 18, enough to be raised from the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation’s (OECD) Grey List of nations.
On March 10th the OECD announced that the Bahamas, a small Caribbean island nation previously regarded as a tax haven and offshore banking center, has entered into TIEAs with Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands. Having passed the OECD threshold of 12 implemented ... Read More
Mar 2, 2010
The Government of Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency, has begun public consultation on the potential tax changes which could be implemented on the island nation.
As reported earlier, at the Budget reading held on February 16th, Allan Bell, Isle of Man Treasury Minister, stated that the jurisdiction would hold an investigation into possible [...]
The Government of Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency, has begun public consultation on the potential tax changes which could be implemented on the island nation.
As reported earlier, at the Budget reading held on February 16th, Allan Bell, Isle of Man Treasury Minister, stated that the jurisdiction would hold an investigation into possible changes to its current tax regime in order to address issues raised by previous discussions held with the EU and its member states, particularly the UK. The ... Read More
Feb 22, 2010
German nationals are declaring their hidden Swiss based assets in increasing numbers, after the Government disclosed its intention to purchase data on tax evaders with bank accounts in Switzerland.
The German Government has reported that its latest move in the fight against tax evasion is having a positive effect, with a sharply increased number of German [...]
German nationals are declaring their hidden Swiss based assets in increasing numbers, after the Government disclosed its intention to purchase data on tax evaders with bank accounts in Switzerland.
The German Government has reported that its latest move in the fight against tax evasion is having a positive effect, with a sharply increased number of German nationals opting to voluntarily disclose their hidden bank accounts. Since the Government announced its intention to purchase information on 1 500 German tax evaders, an additional 3 ... Read More
Feb 18, 2010
Recently released documents have revealed that the French Government has drawn up a list of 18 nations which it deems to not have adequately complied with international taxation and fiscal standards. French organizations carrying out financial transactions with any of the listed jurisdictions will be faced with significant punitive tax measures.
In a document signed [...]
Recently released documents have revealed that the French Government has drawn up a list of 18 nations which it deems to not have adequately complied with international taxation and fiscal standards. French organizations carrying out financial transactions with any of the listed jurisdictions will be faced with significant punitive tax measures.
In a document signed by Christine Lagarde, Economy Minister of France, and Eric Woerth, Budget Minister of France, and made public on February 16th, the Government announced that dividends, service fees, ... Read More
