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South Africa-Cameroon DTA In Force

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The South African Revenue Service announced on September 1 that the double tax agreement signed with Cameroon in February 2015 had entered into force. Read Full Story

Germany, Costa Rica To Avoid Double Tax From Jan 1

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, November 4, 2016

German's Finance Ministry on October 24 confirmed that the double tax avoidance treaty between Germany and Costa Rica will apply from January 1, 2017. Read Full Story

Singapore Confirms Non-Resident Tax Rate Changes

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has confirmed the new income tax rates that will be in effect for non-resident individuals with effect from the 2017 year of assessment. Read Full Story

South Africa Issues Tax Guide For Foreigners

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Friday, April 3, 2015

The South African Revenue Service has revised its guide for individuals not resident in South Africa about the tax treatment of South Africa-sourced income. Read Full Story

Five US ISPs Begin Anti-Piracy Scheme

by Glen Shapiro, LawAndTax-News.com, New York

Friday, March 1, 2013

After some delay, but given the failure of the United States Congress to introduce legislation to reduce the incidence of online piracy, a voluntary initiative by five internet service providers, called the Copyright Alert System or the ‘Six Strikes’ response program, was implemented on February 25, 2013. Read Full Story

Guernsey Adopts World-First Image Rights Law

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, December 3, 2012

The world's first image rights legislation, The Image Rights (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012, is to enter into force on December 3, 2012, following approval by Guernsey's legislative assembly, the States, on November 28, 2012. Read Full Story

HMRC To Resist Pensioners' Claims In ROSIIP Case

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has announced it is 'actively resisting' group litigation brought by former members of a Singapore-based investment fund, who are facing unexpected tax bills after the fund had its Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme status withdrawn in 2008. Read Full Story

France Eyes 75% Tax In 2013

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

French Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac has recently confirmed that the government is currently considering its plans for a 75% tax imposed on income in excess of EUR1m (USD1.3m), emphasizing that the measure will be in force in 2013. Read Full Story

Channel Islands Respond To UK Tax Avoidance Debate

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Channel Islands have responded to media coverage in the United Kingdom in relation to the use of offshore tax planning structures by wealthy individuals to mitigate UK tax liability. Read Full Story