tax evasion

British overseas territories will pass on fiscal information

06 May 2013

European Countries Secure Help from British Overseas Territories in Fight Against Tax Evasion

British overseas territories agree to facilitate details of bank accounts and how they are being used Europe is stepping up its battle against tax evasion This news is announced just after the cut-...

Foreign residents in Spain must also declare their assets abroad

02 May 2013

Last Few Days to Declare Assets Abroad and Risk Facing Huge Fines for Not Doing So

Fiscal residents in Spain have until 30 April to make their declaration of assets abroad Those obliged to make the declaration but fail to do so face hefty fines of at least 10,000 euro The aim of...

08 February 2013

Tax Dodgers Will Soon Have Nowhere to Hide as Switzerland Lifts Banking Secrecy

Switzerland must provide information on all accounts that ‘behave suspiciously’ The Spanish government will no longer need to provide names and account numbers of suspected tax dodgers 45 billion...

Dell is told to pay more taxes in Spain by Madrid court

11 January 2013

Ruling in Madrid Court Demands Dell Pays More Taxes

Dell makes millions in Spain but only declares a small amount in commission and pays tax in Ireland – at a lower rate Dell has appealed the court ruling Apple declared sales of 94 million last year....

Government to publish list of biggest tax dodgers

31 December 2012

Government to Publish List of Biggest Tax Evaders

Government wants to publish list as soon as possible Public services and social welfare are losing out because taxes are not paid 100 new tax investigators will be taken on Spain’s fight against tax...

Spain orders Falciani release from prison

19 December 2012

Spain Orders Conditional Release of Falciani – the Man with the List of Tax Evaders

Falciani’s release was ordered by Spain’s High Court Switzerland want him extradited but many countries do not In Switzerland he is guilty of theft of private data and violation of commercial secrets...

France invests more money than Spaon to battle tax fraud

14 November 2012

France Invests Triple Amount to Spain to Fight Tax Fraud

Tax inspectors recover 18.7% more money from tax fraud, yet could recuperate more Spanish inspectors demand more manpower and resources France invests three times as much into fighting fiscal fraud...