Jurisdictions news

04.09.2013 The new jurisdiction for international business?

According to the British edition “Economist”, there is the new financial center in Africa - the Gambia, which, incidentally, is the smallest country in continental Africa. The fact that there are several hundred companies already registered over there, so Gambia will be able in the near future to compete with other "favorable" business jurisdictions.

30.08.2013 The continuation of the bank story between the United States and Switzerland

As we remember, in the beginning of June 2013, as a part of combating measures against tax evasion, in Switzerland there was a wave of discussions about providing of customer information by local banks to the United States.

23.08.2013 New agreements in the double taxation agreement collection

The appearance of two new tax treaties for the avoidance of double taxation is a reflection of the fact that there is an approximation of September and the beginning of the new work year.

12.08.2013 Warning creators and users of UK tax optimization schemes

The UK government is in the process of discussing a number of legislative developments relating to schemes of tax evasion. Namely, the question is about actions against activities of so-called high-risk promoters.

02.08.2013 ABLV Bank is the best bank in Latvia

As one of the largest private banks in Latvia and the third in terms of assets, ABLV Bank was given a title as the best bank in Latvia, according to Euromoney. It should be noticed that nowadays Euromoney is one of the most influential and respectable publications in the banking and investment sector.

01.08.2013 Signing of a tax treaty between Ukraine and Malta in the very near future

The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has jumped right into the thick of the double taxation agreement with Malta.

29.07.2013 The latest news from “Cypriot front”

As a result of negotiations in Nicosia between the representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Cyprus and the three creditors, one of the largest banks in Cyprus, namely, Bank of Cyprus, will debit 47,5% from the uninsured part of the deposits (which is above 100 000 euro). 

26.07.2013 In UK the draft bill about increasing of transparency has been brought up for discussion

The UK government has published a draft law “Transparency and trust: enhancing the transparency of UK company ownership and increasing trust in UK business”, the aim of which is the introduction of measures, which will increase the corporate’s transparency and confidence. The draft bill has been brought up for discussion.

25.07.2013 IMF recommends to Belize to carry out a tax reform

The International Monetary Fund has prepared a report that contains the valuation of Belize’s economic satiation, as well as a number of recommendations to improve the economic performance of the country.

22.07.2013 Turnover tax and reduction of value added tax rates in Ukraine

The Ministry of Taxes and fees of Ukraine has developed a bill according to which there will be some changes in certain tax rates.

19.07.2013 G-20 will discuss methods of controlling with offshore companies

On 19-20 July 2013 in Moscow there will be a meeting of finance ministers and bank governors of the G-20 countries. According to the report of finance ministers at the meeting will be discussed the offshore companies issue.

18.07.2013 Corporate reform in France

In 2013 in France started reform of corporate legislation, aimed for simplifying it for businessmen and corporations. The first step for creating better conditions for businessmen and corporations was the improvement of the tax authorities, tax rates cuts and the adoption of law about the competition.

17.07.2013 "Family Business" in Malta
The Parliament of Malta began public discussion of the legislative proposal "On the family business.

16.07.2013 Enacting of FATCA delayed for six months

The U.S. authorities have delayed enacting of FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) for six months.

15.07.2013 Cyprus still can become a bankrupt

According to the research of the rating agency Moody, the possibility that the Republic of Cyprus will become a bankrupt remains high. This conclusion of agency is based on significant economic risks for the economic indicators of Cyprus.

12.07.2013 BVI has taken a number of measures to enhance transparency

On the official website of the British Virgin Islands government was published a strategic plan aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and combating law abuses by legal entities.

09.07.2013 The European Union may reduce the rate of tax on financial transactions

Last week mass media got the information about statement of European Commissioner for Taxation Algirdas Schemeta, under which the European Commission is ready to reduce the rate of tax on financial transactions (FTT).

04.07.2013 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified Convention about avoiding double taxation between Ukraine and Cyprus

On the 4^th of July Verkhona Rada of Ukraine voted for adoption of legislative proposal about ratification of Convention between Ukraine`s and Cyprus governments about avoiding double taxation and prevention of tax evasion and Protocol to Convention.

04.07.2013 Croatia became the 28th member state of the European Union

On July 1 of 2013, at midnight, Croatia officially became the 28th member state of the European Union. Croatia applied for membership in the European Union in 2003. In early 2004, the European Commission recommended Croatia as a candidate for official candidate status. 

03.07.2013 Australia to reform offshore banking units

The Australian Government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to its offshore banking unit regime, aimed at protecting the integrity of the corporate tax system. 

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