11/24/2015

Tax treaties: OECD releases latest MAP statistics

The MAP reporting framework and the definitions of terms used in reporting, as well as the other results of the proposals in the Committee on Fiscal Affairs' (CFA) 2004 report on improving the resolution of cross-border tax disputes, are described in

11/24/2015

HMRC to launch consultation on extending PSC register

Update - HMRC has announced that it will launch a consultation on extending the PSC register to include information on controlling persons in non-UK companies investing in high value UK property. The level of detail to be held is unclear at present.

11/24/2015

LPAs, high net worth individuals by Withers

In the recent case of XZ [2015] EWCOP 35 Senior Judge Lush of the Court of Protection criticised the Public Guardian for refusing to register an LPA for property and financial affairs of an international high net worth individual.

11/24/2015

The New 4th AML Directive by Eduard Koster, King & Wood Mallesons

As within other areas of the regulation, the European Union wants to further strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/TF), to ensure the soundness, integrity and stability of credit and financial institutions, and to ensu

11/23/2015

Malta and Caraçao agree tax treaty

The governments of Malta and the Caribbean island of Caraçao have signed a treaty, which both sides say will prevent tax evasion and the double taxation of companies operating in both jurisdictions.