HPT NewsJanuary 2026Offshore Advisory in 2026: The Ten Themes Shaping International Structuring
From BEPS Pillar Two implementation to Caribbean CBI programme competition, the ten structural themes that will define the offshore advisory market in 2026.
HPT NewsOctober 2025New UAE Corporate Tax Guidance 2025: Everything That Changed
The Federal Tax Authority issued extensive guidance throughout 2025 on qualifying free zone persons, domestic minimum top-up tax and related party transactions. Here is the complete picture.
HPT NewsJuly 2025BVI Beneficial Ownership Register 2025: The Current Position on Public Access
The BVI maintained a private BOSS system accessible only to law enforcement. ECJ rulings on public access have been closely watched. The 2025 position and its implications for BVI structure users.
HPT NewsApril 2025CRS Expansion: New Jurisdictions Joining the Automatic Exchange Framework
The Common Reporting Standard now covers 120+ jurisdictions. Several new jurisdictions committed to first exchanges in 2025. The practical impact on offshore account holders.
HPT NewsNovember 2024UK Autumn Budget 2024: The Offshore Structuring Implications
The October 2024 budget introduced IHT changes to offshore trusts, CGT rate increases, and carried interest reform. Here is what each change means for internationally mobile UK taxpayers.
HPT NewsJuly 2024FATF Grey List 2025: Which Jurisdictions Are Added, Removed and Why It Matters
FATF's grey list directly affects banking access for entities in listed jurisdictions. The February and June 2025 updates changed the list significantly. The practical banking implications.
HPT NewsMarch 2025EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation 2025: The Single AML Rulebook Arrives
The EU's new AML Regulation replaces the fragmented national AML Directives with a single directly applicable rulebook from 2025. Beneficial ownership, CDD and transaction monitoring rules are all affected.
HPT NewsFebruary 2025Global Minimum Tax: First-Year Pillar Two Compliance Observations
2024 was the first year that large MNEs were required to pay a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax in jurisdictions that adopted Pillar Two. Early implementation revealed significant practical complexities.
HPT NewsSeptember 2023Cayman Islands Economic Substance Enforcement: What Happens When You Fail
The Cayman Tax Information Authority began formal enforcement of economic substance failures in 2023. Penalties include financial fines, spontaneous exchange of information, and striking off of the entity.
HPT NewsDecember 2025HPT Group 2025: Key Themes, Client Outcomes and What We Are Watching in 2026
A review of the major offshore structuring themes of 2025 — from UAE QFZP guidance to Caribbean CBI programme developments — and what HPT Group expects will define advisory practice in 2026.
HPT News2026How to Choose an Offshore Advisor: What to Look For in 2026
The offshore advisory market ranges from one-person nominee operations to Big 4 practices. Knowing what to look for — written deliverables, regulatory standing, banking access — separates professionals from salespeople.
HPT News2026The 10 Most Common Offshore Structuring Mistakes
From nominating yourself as director to ignoring CFC rules, the same mistakes cost clients millions every year. This article covers the errors we see most frequently in initial consultations.
HPT News2026Offshore Structuring Myths Debunked: What the Internet Gets Wrong
No, you cannot just form a company in the BVI and pay no tax. No, Panama is not a secret jurisdiction. No, nominee directors do not provide anonymity. This article addresses the most persistent myths.
HPT News2026Is Offshore Legal? A Straightforward Answer for 2026
Offshore structuring is legal. Tax evasion is not. The distinction is documentation, substance, and compliance. This article explains where the line is and how to stay on the right side of it.
HPT News2026What Does an Offshore Advisor Cost? Fee Structures Explained
Advisory fees range from USD 500 for a formation agent to USD 50,000+ for a Big 4 memorandum. Understanding what you get for each price point helps you avoid overpaying and underbuyng.
HPT News2026When to Go Offshore: A Checklist for Entrepreneurs
Not every entrepreneur needs an offshore structure. This checklist helps you assess whether your revenue level, business model, and personal circumstances justify the cost and complexity.
HPT News202615 Questions to Ask an Offshore Advisor Before You Hire Them
The right questions expose whether an advisor has genuine expertise or is reselling formation agent services. This list covers substance, regulation, banking, and conflict of interest.
HPT News2026Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two): What It Means for Offshore Structures
The OECD's 15% global minimum tax applies to groups with EUR 750M+ revenue. For most entrepreneurs, it changes nothing. But the compliance overlay affects everyone.
HPT News2026Beneficial Ownership Registers Worldwide: What Is Now Public
The EU, UK, BVI, and Cayman now maintain beneficial ownership registers. Some are public, some are restricted to authorities. Understanding what is disclosed — and to whom — is essential.
HPT News2026Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for Offshore Structures
Every offshore structure must satisfy AML requirements at every level — formation, banking, ongoing monitoring, and reporting. Non-compliance risks criminal liability, not just fines.