Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan’s offshore investors on edge as Panama Papers revelations spark Hong Kong clampdown

But earlier this month, major banks in the territory suddenly stopped accepting Sasago’s applications to open accounts.

Asia export boom hinges on tax hurdle

As revealed by The Australian Financial Review on Wednesday, the government will support the new passport by promising two new collective investment vehicles in the budget.

Details of Thai-Indian DTA Unveiled

Thailand’s withholding tax rate on domestic interest is 15%, so this provision is particularly beneficial.

Land tax plan could happen by 2017

Pm says he'll tackle foreign buyers if he needs to and NZers overseas could be included.

Hong Kong Polytechnic University move to set up two offshore firms ‘contravened guidelines of institution and funding body’

Lawmaker and PolyU academic Fernando Cheung says vice-president Nicholas Yang was meant to close all subsidiaries following an earlier scandal

Indonesia's Planned Tax Amnesty Could Bring Home $42 Billion: Central Bank gov

A tax amnesty program planned by Indonesia's government could potentially attract home 560 trillion rupiah of assets stashed offshore

Baker Tilly DHC forms alliance to take on India's big four chartered accountant firms

Some senior partners in five firms would also get some national roles in the new firm.

Japan, Panama agree to begin negotiations over exchange of tax information

I would like to expect progress in our negotiations so that we can achieve transparency in our tax information

US and Vietnam sign Model 1 FATCA IGA, agreement not treated as “in effect”

The Treasury Department states, though, that under IRS regulation section §1.1471-1(b)(78), the agreement will not be treated as if it is in effect.

Delaying tax hike no cure for Japan's economic ills

The country's stock market doldrums are caused partly by global turmoil, but a loss of faith in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic program has also played a big role.

Tax authorities can investigate NRIs with offshore bank accounts until they give consent for information sharing

In a recent case, the Bombay High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by an NRI

Japan's business lobby rails against EU tax disclosure proposal

The EU would request that these companies post the data on their websites

Global tax powers rake over 'Panama Papers'

The leak of 11.5 million confidential offshore financial documents from Panamanian law office Mossack Fonseca offered tax authorities an unprecedented trove of data to delve into alleged wrongdoing.

Tax administrations meet on "Panama Papers"

Participants from a number of countries - including members of the OECD and the G20 - exchanged views on the Panama Papers and explored mechanisms for co-operation.

Shewan denies Labour Bahamas tax claim

Labour and New Zealand First say former PwC chair John Shewan is the wrong person the lead the inquiry because he is too involved in the industry which he is being asked to review.

Hong Kong and Singapore funnel wealth into tax havens

The granddaughter of China’s then fourth-ranked politician was among dozens named in a vast cache of documents leaked from the Panama law firm that have given a glimpse into how the rich and powerful hide their money.

Bill Majcher: Panama Papers reveal Hong Kong's role in the world of tax havens

It is also no coincidence that British territories over the past 75 years have dominated this offshore space

HC upholds stricter tax rule on inflow from abroad

Allows govt to impose 30% tax deduction at source on inflow from Cyprus

Latvia, Hong Kong conclude double taxation avoidance agreement

At present, investors from Latvia and Hong Kong have to pay taxes in the other country in accordance with national tax legislation

Offshore vehicles not to be used for illicit acts: MAS

Secret documents leaked a week ago from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca revealed a complex network of offshore entities set up by public figures to stash away their fortune for tax avoidance.