Archive | March, 2008

Spanish Pensions Surplus

Spain’s Social Security system is on track to post a surplus in excess of the government’s EUR 8-billion target this year. MADRID – Spain’s Social Security system is on track to post a surplus in excess of the government’s EUR 8-billion target this year, even in the light of recent increases in unemployment and slower [...]

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QROPS Press Release

The UK Inland Revenue has given Britons living abroad an unexpected bonus. For those who intend to remain permanently abroad it is now quite simple to transfer their UK pensions to more tax friendly jurisdictions via a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). After a qualifying period individuals can access their funds in their entirety [...]

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Liechtenstein Scandal Update

An update to the story earlier – http://spanish-taxes.co.uk/spain/liechtenstein-fraud-probe-spreads-to-spain-as-tax-office-picks-up-trail/ The Spanish tax office confirmed at the weekend that it has obtained the names of 100 Spanish citizens believed to have evaded taxes in Liechtenstein 3 March 2008 MADRID – The Spanish tax office confirmed at the weekend that it has obtained the names of 100 Spanish [...]

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