French passport knocks Germany off top spot in expat index
For the first time, France has topped the Henley & Partners Quality of Nationality Index.
Tax & Technical
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S Africa to prosecute as outstanding tax returns hit 30 million
The South Africa Government is criminally prosecuting non-compliant taxpayers, including prominent South Africans, as 30 million tax returns are now outstanding in the country.
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Significant scope for net wealth taxes: OECD report
Net wealth taxes could benefit certain jurisdictions, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’ for UK non-doms
Blick Rothenberg partner Lee Hamilton shares his tax tips, including a once in a lifetime opportunity this year, for UK non-domiciled individuals.
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New tax year tips for expats leaving the UK
The UK tax year has only just started but it is never too early to get into good habits, according to accountants Blick Rothenberg – especially if you are leaving the UK.
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‘Unlimited fines’ on the way for offshore tax evaders
Prison sentences and “unlimited fines” are two draconian penalties HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will have at its disposal from next week for UK taxpayers who evaded tax through offshore means in tax year 2017/18.
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EU targets US for tax haven blacklist
A “fast-tracked” OECD review could decide if the European Union adds the United States to its blacklist for non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, according to media reports.
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FCA keeps ‘unsuitable’ DB transfer assumption
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has backtracked on a proposal to change its position that an adviser should assume that a Defined Benefit (DB) pension transfer is “unsuitable” for a client.
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Adviser rapped for misleading tax scheme ad
A financial adviser who ran adverts for a scheme promising to avoid at least 60% of a stamp duty bill, has been slammed for being misleading.
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Contractor pay needs rethink – tax expert
A tax expert has called for UK legislation which has triggered a freelance pay scandal at the BBC, to be overhauled.
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France increases tax breaks for Brexit talent
France has increased its bid to attract business amid the uncertainty of Brexit, using a little known rule allowing employees moving to France to enjoy income tax exemption for a total of eight years.
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EU announces first blacklist sanctions
The EU Commission has sent a “wake-up call” to those on its blacklist for non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, announcing its first sanctions to counter their “aggressive tax practices”.