Nov 3, 2009
The Dutch Government has received a list containing information on nationals evading taxes with offshore bank accounts.
Jan Kees de Jager, Dutch Deputy Finance Minister, confirmed on October 31st that the Netherland’s Government had signed an agreement which delivers a list of names, account numbers and addresses of several hundred tax evaders, or “black savers” as [...]
The Dutch Government has received a list containing information on nationals evading taxes with offshore bank accounts.
Jan Kees de Jager, Dutch Deputy Finance Minister, confirmed on October 31st that the Netherland’s Government had signed an agreement which delivers a list of names, account numbers and addresses of several hundred tax evaders, or “black savers” as dubbed by the Dutch government.
According to the Deputy Finance Minister, negotiations with the informant were initiated earlier this year, with an agreement being signed on September ... Read More
Oct 8, 2009
The Cayman Islands government has tabled a new budget which proposes to raise taxes and fees for the nation, though this has ensured the approval of the British government in attaining the loans necessary for the ailing jurisdiction.
In the face of a KYD40.8 million fall in revenues and a KYD56.2 million escalations in expenditure, the [...]
The Cayman Islands government has tabled a new budget which proposes to raise taxes and fees for the nation, though this has ensured the approval of the British government in attaining the loans necessary for the ailing jurisdiction.
In the face of a KYD40.8 million fall in revenues and a KYD56.2 million escalations in expenditure, the Cayman Islands government had sought assistance in the form of loans. Permission to increase the British jurisdiction’s debt balance was denied by the British government. It ... Read More
Sep 10, 2009
Since the April G20 summit, over 50 new TIEA agreements have been signed across the globe.
The London G20 Summit, held on the 2nd of April this year, heralded an unprecedented wave of Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). In what was described as “revolutionary” by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, the number of completed TIEAs has almost [...]
Since the April G20 summit, over 50 new TIEA agreements have been signed across the globe.
The London G20 Summit, held on the 2nd of April this year, heralded an unprecedented wave of Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). In what was described as “revolutionary” by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, the number of completed TIEAs has almost doubled since their inception in late 2000.
Since the G20 summit, and subsequent global push for greater tax transparency and compliance, the following 53 agreements have been ... Read More
Sep 4, 2009
Budget deficits in the Cayman Islands are forcing the nation’s government to consider the introduction of taxes.
The Cayman Islands, which are undergoing a severe governmental budget deficit, are being encouraged to introduce taxes to its system by the British Government. Facing a budget deficit of US$82, the island nation has sought out loans [...]
Budget deficits in the Cayman Islands are forcing the nation’s government to consider the introduction of taxes.
The Cayman Islands, which are undergoing a severe governmental budget deficit, are being encouraged to introduce taxes to its system by the British Government. Facing a budget deficit of US$82, the island nation has sought out loans to meet its financial obligations, such as pension and government worker payments. As it is a British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands require British Government approval before ... Read More
