venture capital News

Hong Kong To Ensure ITVF Tax Break For Offshore Investors

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

Friday, April 27, 2018

Hong Kong's Government has published a draft law preserving the profits tax exemption for offshore venture capital funds who participate in the island's new Innovation and Technology Venture Fund. Read Full Story

Bermuda To Regulate Initial Coin Offerings

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, March 23, 2018

Bermuda's Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, told the island's parliament last week that his government will shortly release a draft Bill to regulate initial coin offerings in Bermuda. Read Full Story

Think Tank Calls For Canadian Tax Reform

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Canadian think tank the C D Howe Institute has published its recommendations for Tuesday's Budget, which include measures to compete with the US on tax. Read Full Story

EU Reports On States' Tax Reforms In 2017

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

The European Commission has released the 2017 edition of its survey of Tax Policies in the European Union, looking at the reforms undertaken by EU member states during the year. Read Full Story

Malaysia's 2018 Budget Includes Various Tax Relief Changes

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

Friday, November 3, 2017

The Malaysian Government in its Budget 2018 announced numerous tax changes, including an income tax cut, incentives for women to return to work, and tax relief for property investors and venture capital firms. Read Full Story

Australia To Extend Venture Capital Tax Breaks To FinTech

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

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Australian Government is consulting on draft legislation to enhance tax breaks for angel and venture capital investors. Read Full Story

Canada To Protect Tax Breaks For SME Investors

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

The Canadian Government has said that it will ensure that it maintains tax incentives for venture capital and angel investors as it moves forward with plans to crack down on tax planning strategies used by private corporations. Read Full Story

Canadian Tweaks Reforms To Taxation Of Passive Investment

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, October 19, 2017

The Canadian Government has said that it will press forward with measures to limit the tax deferral opportunities related to passive investments, but will seek to ensure that business owners remain able to build a "cushion of savings." Read Full Story

Hong Kong Plans Tax Breaks For Innovative Firms

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

Monday, August 21, 2017

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is set to announce new tax incentives to boost the innovation and technology sector in her October Policy Address. Read Full Story