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UK, Caribbean Talks Focus On APD

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Leaders from Caribbean nations and the United Kingdom agreed at the end of a two-day summit an action plan to establish 'a new and improved strategic partnership to promote prosperity'. Importantly, the UK government committed to reopen negotiations to mitigate the impact of the UK's air travel tax on Caribbean territories. Read Full Story


Malta Signs Tax Info Sharing Pact With The Bahamas

by Phillip Morton, Investors Offshore.com

Monday, January 23, 2012

Malta on January 18, 2012, signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Bahamas, to enable the two nations' tax authorities to share tax information on request. Read Full Story


Barbados Tops Caribbean In Anti-Corruption Report

by Phillip Morton, Investors Offshore.com

Friday, December 09, 2011

The Caribbean arm of Transparency International has published its 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index for 2011, providing insight into the levels of corruption present in Caribbean territories, including those with international financial centres. Read Full Story