World's Leading Financial and Trust Centres, 2nd Edition

World’s Leading Financial and Trust Centres, Second Edition is an invaluable reference guide for practitioners who advise on cross-border planning opportunities for the efficient organisation of their clients’ commercial and private affairs, both onshore and offshore.

The only book to cover 60 jurisdictions
This unique encyclopaedia of international financial centres is the only book which covers the economic solutions available in 60 different jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction is addressed in individual chapters which provide a comprehensive overview of the political and socioeconomic environment, relevant legislation, the tax systems in operation, trust law and regulatory issues.

New and updated content
The second edition of this authoritative title offers a timely examination of the most important and politically sensitive jurisdictions, such as the Vatican, Delaware, the Channel Islands and the British Virgin Islands. Fully updated throughout, the book features 14 new chapters and expert guidance on:
• Double Tax Agreements
• Exchange of Information
• Criminalisation of Money Laundering
• Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
• Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

Who should read this book?
World’s Leading Financial and Trust Centres deconstructs the complex web of regulations which govern international financial centres, enabling tax practitioners, accountants, lawyers, wealth planners and STEP members worldwide to assist their clients with confidence.