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Running an onshore or offshore business can be a tricky task. Regulations and laws between countries vary and one can get easily lost in the amount of information out there. We source the best and up to date news from offshore and onshore world, international tax, accounting and banking industries. On top of that, we share our own thoughts and views on all topics mentioned above. We hope you will enjoy our blog and find it valuable.

Dutch Private Foundation

Dutch Private Foundation is a civil law alternative for the Anglo-Saxon Trust for the purpose of asset protection. It is a legal entity with its own rights and obligations, can hold assets in its own name and have beneficiaries including a settlor.

FATF ‘Grey List’ Exit in Sight for UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making significant strides towards exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ‘grey list,’ which comprises countries under increased monitoring for deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regimes.

Panama celebrated its exit from FATF ‘Grey List’

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.

Thailand’s new law on Foreign Income for Tax Residents

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.