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Switzerland’s commitment to international tax standards
24 June, 2009
Mr. Hans-Rudolf Merz, Switzerland's finance minister, has confirmed the country’s willingness to increase tax transparency by committing to 12 revised double taxation treaties by the end of this year.
Tax havens will not follow Gibraltar lead
18 June, 2009
The decision that Gibraltar has taken to introduce a standard 10% rate of corporate tax for multinational and domestic companies will not be followed by other low-tax jurisdictions.
Gibraltar prepares for 10% tax rate
11 June, 2009
The final stages of negotiation is underway by the government of Gibraltar in the implementation of a 10% standard corporate tax rate for both international and domestic businesses investments.
10% Penalty for voluntary disclosure
02 June, 2009
A 10% penalty for UK taxpayers who voluntarily disclose unpaid tax on accounts held offshore has been confirmed by the HMRC.
Tax Haven Crack Down Demanded by MP’s
02 June, 2009
In order to ensure that poor countries gain the maximum benefit from their own resources, MPs have been urged by government to crack down on offshore tax havens and corruption.
IT Business outsourcing
02 June, 2009
With a prediction that the global outsourcing market will grow by 8% this year, it would appear that outsourcing IT business could be the answer.
Crackdown on tax evaders in 30 countries
01 June, 2009
The Financial Times has reported that a global crackdown on tax evasion by wealthy individuals was been launched in 30 countries.
Good News for IT contractors
01 June, 2009
According to Jay Rollins (writer for the Tech Republic), now is the perfect time to hire an independent IT contractor to work on small projects that might have been put on the back burner.
Work for contractors during the recession
22 May, 2009
The Director of External Relations at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, Mr. Tom Hadley, has said that even though competition is fierce, those looking for non-permanent work could be successful.
Freelance or contracting is a good option during a recession
15 May, 2009
Working freelance is said to be the way forward during a recession. Becoming your own boss could be sprung on you with the high redundancy rate and could start to make good sense as the way to go into a rewarding future.