Sovereign Report – Issue 29

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1. European News
   • UK attacks non-domicile status – urgent action required
   • Germany approves plans for inheritance tax reform
   • UK issues “white list” uner the 2005 Gambling Act
2. USA & Caribbean News
   • Bahamas to consolidate financial services regulation
   • Jamaica to develop offshore financial centres
   • Antigua wins right to US compensation over gaming ban
3. Far East News
   • Hong Kong’s new company registration hits record high
   • Qatar Financial Centre consults on tax regime
   • Hong Kong named as World’s Freest Economy
4. Legal News
   • Changes to Portuguese treatment of real estate gains
   • Gaines-Cooper loses appeal on UK domicile
   • Massive tax bill for Swedish pornographer
5. Fiscal News
   • Cyprus, Ireland and Switzerland have Europe’s top tax regime
   • Corporate tax cuts approved in Singapore and Hong Kong
   • Swiss Canton votes for flat tax
6. Special Report
   • A guide to Sovereign Fund Services