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Message of Hope – Obama Backs Ireland

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 25-May-2011 06:30:00

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Tags: Ireland, EU, Economy

UK / Switzerland – New Amnesty Deal This Month?

Posted by Pearse Trust on Monday, 23-May-2011 06:30:00

A groundbreaking amnesty deal between the UK and Switzerland is likely to be announced shortly with David Hartnett, HMRC Permanent Secretary for Tax, telling a group of tax investigation professionals to expect the deal in May or June.

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Tags: United Kingdom, Tax, EU, Switzerland

Irish 12.5% Corporation Tax Rate Here To Stay

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 18-May-2011 06:30:00

Last week the Irish Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, introduced the Job Initiatives 2011, which is designed to improve the Irish economy and stimulate job creation.

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Tags: Ireland, Tax, EU, Economy

Why Choose The UK As A Location For Holding Companies?

Posted by Pearse Trust on Monday, 16-May-2011 06:30:00

The UK is considered to be an extremely attractive ‘holding’ Company location, the benefits of which include:-

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Tags: United Kingdom, Tax, EU, Holding Companies

Irish Holding Companies Explained

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 04-May-2011 06:30:00

Ireland is considered to be a very attractive ‘holding’ company location, the benefits of which include:

    • Favourable tax treatment of dividend income:
    • No Witholding Tax ('WHT') on dividends from Irish Holding Company to EU/tax treaty countries
    • No Capital Gains Tax on disposal of qualifying shareholdings in subsidiaries;
    • Favourable tax regime for R&D/intangibles;
    • Tax deductions for interest on certain borrowings;
    • Favourable WHT regime for interest and royalty payments.
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Tags: Ireland, Tax, EU, Holding Companies

UK Private Limited Companies – The Facts In 2 Minutes

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 27-Apr-2011 07:30:00

UK – Background

The United Kingdom has a strong tradition of attracting international businesses which are expanding their operations or want a footprint in Europe. 

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Tags: United Kingdom, Limited Companies, Tax, EU

British Virgin Islands Business Companies - The Facts In 2 Minutes

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 20-Apr-2011 06:30:00


British Virgin Islands - Background

The British Virgin Islands (BVI), is a British overseas territory, located in the Caribbean. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago (the remaining islands constituting the US Virgin Islands).

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Tags: Tax, EU, British Virgin Islands, Business Companies, Offshore Companies

Seychelles International Business Companies - The Facts In 2 Minutes

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 13-Apr-2011 06:30:00

 

Seychelles - Background

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Tags: Tax, EU, Offshore Companies, Seychelles, International Business Companies

Irish Limited Companies - The Facts In 2 Minutes

Posted by Pearse Trust on Wednesday, 06-Apr-2011 06:30:00

Ireland

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Tags: Ireland, Legal, Limited Companies, Tax, EU, VAT