U.S. Treasury published a second Notification of more favorable terms
On 5 November 2014 the U.S. Treasury published a second notification of more favorable terms. This time the notification is based... Continue reading →
The United States Treasury published a Notification of more favorable terms
On 27 September the United States Treasury published a Notification of more favorable terms. FATCA-Notification-Letter-1-9-23-2014 Under Article 7 of the Intergovernmental... Continue reading →
Brazil signed a Model 1 IGA
On 23 September Brazil signed an IGA with the United States. The text can be found here: FATCA-Agreement-Brazil-9-23-2014
Isreal signed a Model 1 IGA
On 30 June 2014 Israel signed a Model 1 IGA with the U.S. The agreement is available here: FATCA-Agreement-Israel-6-30-2014
BVI Model 1B IGA published
On 30 June 2014 the BVI Government has signed a Model 1B (non-reciprocal) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). The text of the... Continue reading →
Dutch government publishes changes to local Tax laws to enable IGA
The Dutch government has published the intended changes to local Tax law for consultation. The consultation page is on the... Continue reading →
Several new countries have reached agreements in substance
In the days before July 1st a number of countries have reached agreements with the U.S. in substance. Among these... Continue reading →
Dutch Banking Association makes alternative W8 forms available
The Dutch Banking Association has published alternative forms for self certification. These forms have formally been agreed upon for use... Continue reading →
Taiwan: Model 2 IGA agreed in substance
Taiwan has agreed to be listed as having a Model 2 IGA agreed in substance. The parties to the agreement... Continue reading →
Dutch Banking Association links Industry codes to FATCA classification
The Dutch Banking Association has circulated a list that enables Dutch FIs to classify clients and counterparties, based on the Industry... Continue reading →