UK Tax Info Request To Dubai Resident Lawful, UK Court Says

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The UK's Court of Appeal has ruled that HM Revenue and Customs acted lawfully when issuing a request to a British expat in Dubai for documents concerning his tax affairs.Read Full Story

Tax-Privileged Free Trade Zones The OECD's Next Target

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, March 19, 2018

In a new report, the OECD has drawn attention to criminal activity in free trade zones, which typically offer tax privileges and lighter regulation, highlighting that they may be unintentionally fostering growth in counterfeit goods.Read Full Story

HMRC Details 2017 Prosecutions For Tax Crimes

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

HM Revenue and Customs, the UK's tax authority, has revealed details of its enforcement activities during 2017, including a round-up of the "top ten" cases it pursued.Read Full Story

Landmark UK Tax Court Win For British Expats

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

The UK's High Court of Justice has ruled in favor of the taxpayer in a landmark case concerning limits to HM Revenue and Customs's powers to investigate the affairs of UK expats and non-resident persons who have permanently cut ties with the UK.Read Full Story

UAE's New Tax Agency Agrees VAT, Excise Rules

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The Board of Directors of the UAE Federal Tax Authority has approved various procedures relating to the forthcoming introduction of excise and value-added taxes in the UAE.Read Full Story

Greek Shipping Firms Unhappy With Tax Regime

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Tax regime instability has been cited by Greek shipping companies as a reason why they would consider switching to an alternative jurisdiction, according to a report by EY.Read Full Story

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