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UK And Liechtenstein Begin Tax Talks,
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Senior representatives of the Liechtenstein government and HM Revenue and Customs
met on April 1 to discuss how to take forward increased tax transparency between
the UK and Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein has asked for technical assistance from the UK to help determine
the identity of UK residents with beneficial interests in Liechtenstein structures
and bank accounts. Not surprisingly, the move has been welcomed by the UK government.
"The UK recognised and supported the efforts Liechtenstein is making to
transform its financial services industry. Legal certainty for UK taxpayers,
for Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein financial centre will be part of the
discussion," said an HMRC statement.
The UK and Liechtenstein have agreed to move forward quickly to reach a formal
tax information agreement in the near future.
Stephen Timms UK Financial Secretary to the Treasury said: "The outcome
of these discussions demonstrates that we are fast moving forward into a new
era of transparency and openness in global tax administration, founded on exchange
on tax information. This is good news both in terms of the interests of the
majority of honest taxpayers who pay their fair share and also in protecting
the revenues that fund our vital public services."
Dave Hartnett, Permanent Secretary for Tax at HMRC commented:
"These were unprecedented discussions and we are looking forward to more
detailed talks. We are grateful to the Liechtenstein government for their efforts
to conclude an information agreement between Liechtenstein and the United Kingdom."
Hartnett added: "This is a further vital step in ensuring that dishonest
taxpayers have no place to hide, while enabling honest taxpayers to legitimately
engage with the Liechtenstein financial services industry."
The announcement follows the 'Liechtenstein Declaration' on March 12, when
the Principality pledged to conform to OECD standards on transparency and seek
out new tax agreements with other countries and jurisdictions.
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