Swiss leaks whistleblower dodges latest extradition bid
Spain rejects second attempt by Switzerland to hand over former HSBC anti-tax evasion crusader
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Marcelo accepts jail term, admits fraud
Plea deal points to poor application of rule of law says tax adviser
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The myths around common law rights
A lawyer lifts the lid on cohabiting myths around the world that could leave surviving partners with no legal rights.
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Top retirement hotspots for British expats
While many in the UK may want to retire abroad, without the right planning or financial advice they may find themselves falling foul of local tax laws, warns Retirement Advantage.
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Love Island landlords face tough new rules
Landlords looking to profit from fans re-enacting scenes from ITV2’s Love Island this summer face having their wings clipped after the authorities in Mallorca banned flat rentals to tourists in its capital.
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Ronaldo accepts €18.8m fine in tax evasion case
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to accept an €18.8m (£16.4m, $21.8m) fine and a suspended jail sentence to settle tax evasion charges, according to media reports.
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Europe bulls could eye UK on political shocks
UK equities could be a beneficiary of Spanish and Italian political turmoil, despite investors playing down existential risk to the European Union from the peripheral economies.
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Another Real Madrid star faces jail term over tax fraud
Former Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso is facing a possible five-year jail term after Spanish authorities accused him of tax fraud.
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Wealth adviser expands in Spain with two offices
The wealth division of Credit Agricole has launched a big push into Spain with two new offices and senior recruits who all join from Deutsche Bank.
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Shakira hit with €20m tax bill in ongoing Spain residency row
Expats in Spain who are not 100% clear on their residency status should pay careful attention to the more than €20m paid by Colombian singer Shakira to Spain’s Treasury for failing to pay tax on her worldwide income.
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Footballer Sanchez given jail term for tax evasion
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has accepted a 16-month prison sentence for committing tax fraud worth €1m (£900,000, $1.23m) during his time with Barcelona.
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What Shakira’s tax evasion case means for expats in Spain
Expats living in Spain should watch the tax evasion investigation into Colombian singer Shakira with interest, as her situation may be more relevant to them than they might think.