• VAT across the world - who pays the lowest rates?
  Contributed by BridgeWest
  Monday, July 17, 2017

  The value added tax (VAT), in some countries known as the goods and services tax (GST), is an indirect tax levied in most countries around the world for a long time, while other countries such those in the Gulf Cooperation Council...
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• Life in Cyprus - Incentives for Investing and Living Cyprus
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Thursday, March 30, 2017

  Cyprus grants you a relaxing, safe and friendly environment to enjoy life’s comforts to the fullest. Cyprus is a small-sized island meaning that everything is close by while at the same time the island boasts with life...
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• No Taxes for Teachers?
  Contributed by Daniel Heuer
  Thursday, March 23, 2017

  75% of districts in California face a shortage of teachers, and schools all over The Golden State struggling. Cuts to education and schools caring about the wrong things have left educators feeling like they don't matter and...
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• Changes in the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Tuesday, March 21, 2017

  Changes in the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program The Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program is a scheme that was created by the Cypriot government to attract investors by granting Cyprus (EU) passports and citizenship...
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• Moving Abroad? Here's What You Need to Know About Taxation
  Contributed by MoneyTransferComparison.com
  Friday, December 23, 2016

  So you've decided to move broad – but now comes the delicate matter of taxation. It is famously said that there are only two things that are sure in life – death and taxes – so it is a wise thing to consider your tax affairs before you relocate...
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• 3 reasons to base a startup in Hong-Kong
  Contributed by hongkongtaxfree.com
  Friday, November 18, 2016

  For a long time, Hong Kong has established itself as a special financial centre. However, it has also positioned itself strategically as a perfect destination for business start-ups...
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• Fintech: Hong-Kong is your paradise
  Contributed by hongkongtaxfree.com
  Friday, November 4, 2016

  For the last decade, Hong Kong has become a magnet for start-ups that want to grow faster, accumulate a lot of revenue, and become multinationals...
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• Why Do You Need Qualified Help for Your Offshore Bank Introduction?
  Contributed by hongkongtaxfree.com
  Friday, October 7, 2016

  An offshore bank account is often associated either with shady businesses or with a high level of financial sophistication. In practice, it is one of the ways to legally protect your assets and plan your tax situation accordingly...
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• Ukrainian Tax Legislation 2016
  DLF Attorneys-At-Law
  Monday, April 11, 2016

  Due to amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine, it is worth noting about tax rates and procedures applicable in 2016...
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• Equalisation Levy: A toothless taxing tiger
  Contributed by CA. Karnik Gulati (ADIT)
  Wednesday, March 16, 2016

  The issue of taxing cyclopean companies such as Google, Facebook, Yahoo!, etc., has been scuffling the tax authorities in major countries around the world including India, France, United Kingdom ('UK') and United States of America ('USA')...
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• Employment on board Maltese flagged vessels - do seafarers get a fair deal?
  GVZH Advocates
  Friday, March 4, 2016

  As emphasised by the International Labour Organizations (ILO), seafarers are frequently exposed to difficult working conditions and particular occupational risks. In fact, since working far from home, they may be vulnerable...
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• Getting Started - Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ)
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone is renowned for being a cost-effective haven to a diverse range of European, South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African markets. Its strategic location enables businesses and companies to easily access...
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• Business Setup in UAE
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Setting up a company or business is one of the most difficult and complex tasks entrepreneurs face. Entrepreneurs who choose to set up businesses within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are usually presented with numerous challenges...
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• Benefits of UAE-Based Offshore Companies
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Offshore companies are established for a variety of reasons including a company's necessity to restructure, create an international business entity as well as protect the assets of the company...
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• RAK Company – A Corporate Overview
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Monday, October 5, 2015

  Currently Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is one of the fastest developing emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). RAK is renowned for being a low-cost, corruption and tax-free jurisdiction, ideal for business ventures...
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• DMCC plans to boost operations with Burj2020 District
  Contributed by Oxford Tax Solutions
  Thursday, October 1, 2015

  After 12 years since its launch, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) took part in the Cityscape and it is presumed that it will not be the last time. The DMCC is undeniably Dubai’s most innovative, dynamic and ambitious property developers...
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• Former Governors Tout State Records On Tax Reform
  Contributed by TheCapitalPress.com
  Thursday, September 3, 2015

  The comprehensive tax reform movement, while not completely dead, appears to be on life support, at least until President Obama leaves office. Accordingly, voters who are concerned about this issue are forced to look forward to the next presidential election...
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• Americans abroad need tax justice too
  Contributed by Lynne Swanson and Victoria Ferauge, first published in 'The Hill'
  Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  "Why are we doing this to folks? Why are we tormenting them in this way?" IRS Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson asked in an address to Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association FATCA Policy Symposium in Washington last year.
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• Making Citizenship-Based Taxation Reform Easy
  Contributed by Lynne Swanson, first published in 'Tax Connections'
  Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Heitor David Pinto wants to "make it easy" for Congress to move from citizenship-based taxation (CBT) to residence-based taxation (RBT)...
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• TIEAs explained
  Contributed by by Dirk De Wolf
  Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Conflict can emerge when a country must access information that may be protected by a foreign legal system, in order to enforce its own laws. These types of conflicts have generally been resolved through the execution of collaborative...
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