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Panama has achieved a significant milestone by exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list of financially high-risk countries. The FATF plenary meeting in Paris recognized Panama’s strengthened anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing prevention system and its implementation of substantial standards.
Previously, Thai tax residents were taxed only on their foreign-sourced income if it was brought into Thailand within the same tax year. However, starting from January 1, 2024, foreign-sourced income brought by Thai residents into Thailand will be subject to Thai personal income tax irrespective of when it was brought into Thailand.
Three cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah – are among the top ten most affordable global cities in the world, based on a study by Workyard Research.
Luxembourg’s tax system distinguishes between corporate residents and non-residents. While corporate residents are required to pay taxes on their worldwide income, corporate non-residents are only taxed on their Luxembourg source of income, i.e. income originating within Luxembourg’s borders.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new electronic business visit visa called “visiting investor” to specifically facilitate the travel of investors seeking investment opportunities in the country.
Bahrain’s parliament has voted to eliminate a part of its criminal law that granted rapists immunity from punishment if they married their victims.
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