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As US President Barack Obama heads to Accra, Ghana, this week, Charles Abugre hopes a new 'wind for change' is blowing. Coming from a 'son of Africa' held with pride and esteem by Africans across the continent, Obama's speech will have major influence on the way the world regards Africa.
That there is a carnival spirit in Accra, Ghana, ahead of Obama's visit to this small West African country is to be expected.
The State of Qatar and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have signed in Luxembourg a double taxation agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion regarding taxes on income and capital.
A protocol amending the double taxation avoidance agreement between the UK and Luxembourg to facilitate the exchange of information for tax purposes between the two governments was signed in London on July 2.
The Finance Bill 2009 is expected to become law this month. There are a few changes that social landlords should be aware of, particularly on the stamp duty land tax front. There is also a new tax reporting requirement that will be relevant for the largest of social housing providers.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Cook Islands Prime Minister Jim Marurai signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement between their two countries as part of international efforts to strengthen cooperation in this area.
Washington showed up, laid its cards on the table, and treated Russia very seriously. Now the ball is in Kremlin's court to do the same.
LORD HUNT is impressed with the calibre of the island’s banking industry. He is in Guernsey this week, meeting organisations within the sector as he conducts a review that will help to protect it and keep it successful.
Luxembourg and Finland have signed a protocol amending the treaty of March 1, 1982 between Finland and the Grand Duchy for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion regarding taxes on income and capital.
Proposed changes to new rules restricting tax relief for pension contributions in the UK have been welcomed by tax experts.
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