Welcome to ‘Private Client Focus’, our newsletter keeping you up-to-date with the latest news and updates that may affect you as a private individual. In this edition, we focus on Switzerland.
We advise private individuals and their advisers based in Switzerland and across the world, and have extensive experience in the specialist tax, residence and advisory issues facing this jurisdiction.
For further information and detail, take a look at our dedicated private client hub – the World of Private Clients. Our international team provide an overview of Switzerland and it's key tax information as a private client hotspot.
HMRC targets offshore corporates owning UK property
During November 2022, HMRC will start a new campaign to encourage offshore corporates owning UK property to check their UK tax positions and, if necessary, come forward to disclose undeclared tax.
UK Trust Register - third-party access from 1 September 2022
We explore the latest guidance for third-party data access requests following the 1 September 2022 deadline for registering trusts under 5MLD
Interaction of UK CGT and fluctuating exchange rates
International property or investment transactions create a range of tax complexities for UK residents individuals should be aware that the UK tax payable on such disposals may not reflect the true economic position. A small gain on overseas property can become a big tax problem because of currency fluctuations.
Latest update on HMRC nudge letters
We cover the latest round of nudge letters sent by HMRC which include looking into discrepancies of crypto-assets.
Transparency update from the OECD
We analyse the OECD's latest Transparency report and discuss what it means for Swiss Trustees. We also explain another level of reporting required by Trustees starting in April 2022.
Update on the UK Trust registration service
From 6 October 2020, as part of the UK’s implementation of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (“5MLD”), the registration requirement was extended to include the following trusts (again with limited exceptions).
European Property Tax Guide 2021
For families, the complexity of owning a foreign home or property investment is increasing, so it is vital that prospective owners understand the tax and legal context for any country in which they intend to invest. This guide provides a summary of the legal and tax rules for foreigners buying real estate in Europe, including in France, Germany, Netherlands and the UK.
Domicile issues and HMRC enquiries
A number of recent Tax Tribunal cases concerning domicile enquiries reflect what we are seeing in practice – that HMRC is increasingly questioning domicile status.
Tax Day - The personal tax implications
We look at the UK's recent Tax Day, following the Budget, and the updates and implications that arose from a personal perspective.
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