Experts Say the US Is a Tax Haven, But the EU Is Afraid of Listing It as Such
When most people think of a tax haven, they picture an island nation or a small country with few tax regulations. The United States may be one of the last…
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Macron Criticized the ‘Permanent Tax Haven Status’ of Tech Giants
In the debate of how to deal with tech giants, French President Emmanuel Macron has finally spoken up. His statements criticizing the tax status of these major technology companies came…
The Netherlands Is Eliminating Certain Popular Corporate Tax Breaks
The Netherlands has a strong reputation for appealing to many multinational corporations thanks to its numerous tax breaks. Following scrutiny and a great deal of debate, the country is working…
EU Court Just Heard the Irish Tax Case Against Apple
Apple and the Irish government have been embroiled in controversy for some time. Ireland claims that the multinational company avoided paying taxes and took billions of euros in illegal state…
EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee Will Create a Subcommittee to Investigate Tax Avoidance and Money Laundering
Tax avoidance and money laundering are controversial issues in the European Union and around the world. Recently, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee announced it will create a subcommittee dedicated…
Two Tory MPs Got a Free Trip Valued at £17,000 to the Cayman Islands, Then Defended the Tax Haven
Two prominent Tory MPs were under a great deal of scrutiny last month after the news arose that they praised a tax haven after receiving a free trip to visit…
The UK’s Trade Secretary Wants Tax-free Zones, but Labour Condemns the Move
Since Boris Johnson became a major candidate for UK Prime Minister, there has been a discussion of potential tax-free zones. In August, the new trade secretary, Liz Truss, promised to…
There Is Now a Timeline for Making Secret Company Registers within British Crown Dependencies Public
There has been a great deal of debate about the “secret” company registers within crown dependencies. Companies and high-net-worth individuals who hold their funds in crown dependencies like Guernsey, the…
The Australian High Court Ruled That the Australian Tax Office Can Use the Information in the Paradise Papers
Recently, after much debate, the Australian High Court officially ruled that the Australian Tax Office can legally use the information found in the Paradise Papers. This came after Glencore, a…
A Look at the History of Mauritius as a Tax Haven
Mauritius is not the first country most people think of as a tax haven, but this African island has a rich history of acting like one. Mauritius sits in the…