Why is Glencore in Jersey?
Monday, May 16th, 2011Glencore is always spoken of as a Swiss company. That’s not true. The prospectus says: Is there anyone who thinks that’s anything but a tax dodge? If
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Jersey horticulture
Sunday, May 15th, 2011A while ago I reported stories in the Telegraph concerning the arrangements made by some major UK horticultural companies to supply plants to the UK
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The Channel Islands' VAT abuse just goes on and on
Thursday, May 12th, 2011From the Telegraph: Under the noses of HMRC and through a scheme administered on their behalf by the Channel Islands Postal Authorities, mail order goods bought
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This Jersey Rev has a lot to learn about transparency
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011The following letter was in the Church Times (the Church of England’s newspaper) a week or so ago (but I’ve just seen it): From the Revd Martin
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Liberation Day in Jersey
Monday, May 9th, 2011It’s Liberation Day in Jersey: 66 years since the liberation from the Nazi occupation of the island. But the real question now is when will they be free
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The real reason for Jersey and Guernsey foundations
Friday, May 6th, 2011I was talking to someone of considerable expertise on tax haven / secrecy jurisdiction issues about Jersey and Guernsey foundations. He pointed out the real reason for them, and I
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The UK is to give up its right to set its tax rates - and let Switzerland do it for it
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011The FT reported today that the UK is to shortly sign a new tax deal with Switzerland. As it said: Britons with billions of pounds hidden in Switzerland
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If you don't think Channel Islands' Foundations aren't meant to abuse the UK, read this
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011I’ve just noted that Guernsey is planning to introduce laws so that foundations can be established on the island. They like to say this is for the benefit of clients from
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Thompson & Morgan - playing a game in the Channel Islands?
Monday, April 25th, 2011The Telegraph accused Thompson & Morgan of exploiting the Channel Islands to avoid VAT yesterday. My sources in the Channel Islands have been doing their work and
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