Digital Assets in Bermuda – Unpacking the Proportionality Principle
A digital asset business wishing to obtain a licence under the Digital Asset Business Act 2018 will become acquainted with three magic words: nature, scale and complexity.
Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law
The Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (LCF Law) will come into full effect on 1 July 2023. Certain sections of the LCF Law have been in force since 1 January 2023.
Trusts: Comparison between the Crown Dependencies
Our Private Client and Trusts specialists in Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey outline some of the key similarities and differences between the jurisdictions.
Private Equity: Fund Formation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) 2023
The following article is a British Virgin Islands (BVI) specific reference guide for Private Equity (Fund Formation). It provides a side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into choice of vehicle and formation process; regulation, licensing and registration; taxation; selling and investor restrictions; money laundering rules; listing considerations; participation in private equity transactions; compensation and profit-sharing issues; and recent trends.
Podcast: CoinZoom shares why Bermuda for Digital Assets
The digital assets space is evolving with increased global regulatory requirements – this is where Bermuda comes in. Find out why in the Tech Talks podcast.
Changes to the Jersey Competition Law Framework
Following the launch of the Government of Jersey's consultation on proposed changes to the competition law, our experts explore what the changes might mean for the mergers and acquisitions landscape in Jersey
Jersey Property Unit Trusts and the Trust Regulation Service
Our Appleby team looks at HMRC's recently updated guidance on Jersey Property Unit Trusts (JPUTs) and what it means for the trust registration service (TRS).
New rules to boost the regulatory framework of Mauritius International Financial Centre
The Financial Services Commission introduces new rules in support of the new business activity of shared services, showing a continuous boost to the regulatory framework adopted by the Mauritius International Financial Centre.
Bermuda Companies with Outsourced Services Should Review Contracts
It could be the influence of the Bermuda Triangle, but the convergence of several different circumstances now makes outsourcing agreement upgrades essential.
Bermuda Businesses: Are You Ready to Comply with Our New Privacy Rules?
There have been recent indications from the Bermuda Government that Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (“PIPA”) may come into full force this year.
Home Transfers Within a Family Still Incur Taxes in Bermuda
Any home sale or transfer either by a live person or by inheritance typically attracts stamp duty.
Podcast: Bermuda's Imminent Privacy Law
Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – what do Bermuda companies need to know to be ready? Listen to the latest Bermuda Shorts Tech Talks podcast to find out.