FATCA
HK US conclude FATCA talks sign pact
Hong Kong and the United States have concluded their discussions on the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, with Hong Kong expected to sign a model 2 intergovernmental agreement later this year.
Tax & Regulation | 7 May 14
Switzerland in tax secrecy declaration
Switzerland has committed to the automatic exchange of tax information between jurisdictions in a declaration made at the OECD’s annual ministerial council meeting in Paris yesterday.
Singapore signs agreement to implement FATCA
Singapore and the United States have signed an agreement which will enable Singapore-based financial institutions to more easily comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
North America | 2 May 14
hong kong signs tax exchange agreement
Hong Kong has signed its first ever tax information exchange agreement (TIEA), paving the way for its implementation of the US foreign account tax compliance act.
North America | 29 Apr 14
australia signs fatca agreement
Australia has signed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the US in order to reduce the burden on financial institutions when complying with FATCA.