Category: Statutory
Q&A: tax issues for private equity funds in Cayman Islands
Under current Cayman Islands law, there are no Cayman Islands taxes on income or gains of the private equity fund (PE fund) or on gains on dispositions of shares or partnership interests, and distributions made by a PE fund will not be subject to withholding tax in the Cayman Islands. ... - Continue reading
Impact of Mexico’s ‘controlling beneficiary’ rules
From 2022, taxpayers are obligated to obtain, keep and provide to the Mexican tax authorities when so requested, information of individuals who are considered to be the ‘controlling beneficiaries’ of legal entities, trusts and other legal vehicles, such as name, date of birth, gender, nationality, tax residence, tax ID number and marital status. ... - Continue reading
How much capital gains tax you pay in Portugal?
Like many countries, Portugal imposes a capital gains tax on the sale of assets. It only applies to gains made on real estate and investments; personal items are not taxable and inheritances are only subject to a limited form of stamp duty. Your exposure will depend on whether you are resident, how you own the asset and, with property, whether it is your main home. ... - Continue reading
Russia submits a proposal to revise the DTT with Switzerland
The Russian Ministry of Finance has sent a proposal to its Swiss colleagues requesting amendments to the current double taxation treaty (DTT) between Russia and Switzerland ... - Continue reading
Romania implements new rules for establishing tax residence
New Romanian legislation in force for foreign legal entities. ... - Continue reading
UK: Tax Bites – June 2021
Further extension to UK Common Reporting Standard compliance rules
Regulations have been made to extend the International Tax Compliance Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/878) (the Compliance Regulations). The Compliance Regulations, among other things, require UK financial institutions to report information regarding certain non-UK account holders to HMRC for exchange under international arrangements relating to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). ... - Continue readingHow to help clients as HMRC cracks down on overseas assets
‘International data sharing and anti-money laundering regulations are only likely to get tighter’ ... - Continue reading
8 Best Tax Haven Countries to Open an Offshore Bank Account
When it comes to the greatest offshore bank accounts, people will give you a lot of different recommendations. This isn't to say that some of them are incorrect. There are simply a plethora of possibilities available. ... - Continue reading
