The BVI is an exceedingly recognised jurisdiction in the offshore sector, which are using their many advantages to promote business in the Middle East. The UAE is a divided economy between the onshore sector which [...]

Hong Kong has a lot to offer as a choice for offshore company formation, it has a strong, open business environment which attracts top global companies. It is an ideal location for firms who wish to [...]

UK expatriates may still be considered as UK domiciled and therefore will still be liable for the 40% inheritance tax on their worldwide estate after allowances. This is due to the concept of ‘deemed domicile’ [...]

The Cyprus Courts have issued an interim court order preventing deductions on deposits at Bank of Cyprus without fair compensation. This decision follows on from announcements last week in which Laiki Bank would be split [...]

Updated 22/03/2013 It looks like the situation is coming to an end today with the government setting out measures to restructure banks whilst protecting depositors. One such agreement that has been reached is that Greece [...]

Further to our article dated 5th December 2012 in which we reported that due to the signing of a protocol between Cyprus and Russia which is aligned with the OECD policy standards on fiscal transparency and [...]

This story has caught the imagination of many in the United Kingdom and the US , where Churches are funded through voluntary contributions. Germany income Tax system is amongst the most complex in Europe included [...]

Offshore companies and bank accounts are now an undeniable fact of our financial times, however these are still largely misunderstood entities. Certainly when conversation arises about such entities it is common to hear comments regarding [...]