The EU Expanded Its Tax Haven Blacklist in March
In March, the European Union expanded its list of blacklisted tax havens. In the updated list, the number of jurisdictions on the blacklist tripled. New additions to the list include…
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Crown Dependencies Strongly Object to Transparency Initiatives by British MPs
It is no secret that offshore banking is a hot-button issue around the world. Recently, the United Kingdom has been making moves to improve transparency regarding banking in crown dependencies,…
Google Moved $23 Billion to Bermuda Tax Haven in 2017
Proving that major multinational corporations are not above using tax havens, records indicate that Google moved $23 billion to tax haven Bermuda in 2017. This was done via a Dutch…
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Is Moving Towards Encouraging Taxing Digital Services
Throughout the world, there has been a great deal of debate related to taxing digital services. Most countries would appreciate the additional revenue that would come from this sort of…
Critics Worry That Delaying Public Registers of Tax Havens in the UK Threatens National Security
There has been a great deal of debate in the United Kingdom over tax havens. Much of this debate involves introducing public registers of share ownership in the major tax…
What Are Some of the Indirect and Direct Tax Implications of Brexit?
Brexit has been all over the news for the last few years and it is set to go ahead in the very near future.
Apple Has Allegedly Settled Its Bill with French Tax Collectors
Many big-name companies have faced allegations regarding tax evasion, with these accusations sometimes coming from various countries.
The EU Will Look Into Citizenship Abuses From Investment Schemes
The EU recently announced plans to probe potential citizenship abuses from investment schemes. The Commission released a comprehensive report regarding residence and citizenship schemes operated by multiple EU member states.
What You Need to Know About the Dutch Tax Haven Blacklist
Late last year, the Netherlands showed that it would be tough on tax havens and those who choose to use them by publishing a blacklist of tax havens.
PwC is Being Sued £14m for Negligent Audits. Will Investors See Any of It?
Providence Investment Fund administrators are suing PwC for £14 million, citing breach of contract, breach of duty, and negligence as auditors.