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Channel Islands in focus as wealthy families reassess UK ties

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:55:09 +0000

Wealthy UK-based families are increasingly considering the Channel Islands as a ‘near-shore, offshore’ option following the abolition of non-dom status, according to Rathbones’ Jersey and Guernsey offices. New figures published by HMRC this week, the final release under the previous regime, showed that the number of non-domiciled and deemed domiciled taxpayers fell by 1% to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 August 2026 at 03:55 GMT.

It’s time for a decision in Guernsey: Joint business leaders tax reform position

Tim Bullock — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:33 +0000

Guernsey has been debating how to fund its future for the better part of two decades. The Policy & Resources Committee’s tax reform policy letter, published on 8th June and due before the States in July, will bring that debate to a final decision point. Three of the island’s largest business organisations; the Institute of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 July 2026 at 08:00 GMT.

Alderney receives update on revised tax reform package

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:48 +0000

Representatives from the States of Guernsey visited Alderney on Monday to provide an update on the proposed 2026 Tax Reform Package and explain the significant developments made since the proposals were first presented to the island last year. The visit included meetings with States Members and representatives from Alderney’s business community, providing an opportunity to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 19 June 2026 at 08:00 GMT.

Innovate Guernsey proposes innovation fund backed by revised tax contributions

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:20:31 +0000

Guernsey could create a dedicated innovation fund by modestly adjusting existing tax routes for high-value and internationally mobile residents, according to a new proposal from Innovate Guernsey. The organisation says Guernsey has set out ambitions for an innovation economy but currently has no dedicated mechanism to fund it. Innovate Guernsey is proposing that existing tax […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 June 2026 at 08:20 GMT.

EY strengthens tax leadership team with Director appointment

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:20:55 +0000

EY has strengthened its tax leadership team with the appointment of Laura Turpin as Tax Director. Laura (pictured) is an ICAS and CTA qualified tax accountant with more than a decade worth of experience in Jersey tax matters. Laura initially joined EY’s Jersey tax team as part of their graduate training programme in 2015, before […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 January 2026 at 09:20 GMT.

EY announces latest promotions across the Channel Islands

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:20:49 +0000

EY has announced its latest promotions and progressions in the Channel Islands across multiple service lines. In the Assurance team, Tom Harris has been promoted to Director, while Dania Azraq, Devin Werner and Shahul Hameed have all been promoted to Senior Manager. Chris Manley has also been promoted to Senior Manager in the Tax team. […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 October 2025 at 08:20 GMT.

Jersey and Bahrain strengthen business ties through new tax agreement

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:50:01 +0000

The Government of Jersey has signed a Double Taxation Agreement with the Kingdom of Bahrain which will help to support economic growth, specifically for Jersey-based businesses operating in Bahrain. The treaty, signed in Bahrain this week by Minister for External Relations Deputy Ian Gorst, is the 16th Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Jersey has signed and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 September 2025 at 08:50 GMT.

Oakglen Wealth launches inheritance tax solution with Toscafund Management

Tim Bullock — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:50:11 +0000

Oakglen Wealth, the independently owned wealth manager, has partnered with Toscafund Asset Management LLP, a specialist investment manager with approximately $2.5bn of assets under management, to launch an inheritance tax (IHT) solution providing an Alternative Investment Market portfolio service. The partnership will allow Oakglen to invest into qualifying smaller companies listed on the Alternative Investment […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 June 2024 at 08:50 GMT.

KPMG seminar focuses on direct and indirect tax matters

Tim Bullock — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:10:25 +0000

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies hosted its latest tax seminar to an audience of around 150 local delegates, providing updates on a variety of tax-related matters. The seminar was led by Robert Rotherham, Tax Partner in the Isle of Man, the seminar looked at a variety of Isle of Man and UK direct and indirect […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 July 2023 at 08:10 GMT.

Deadline extended in response to technical issues for Guernsey online tax returns

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:10:09 +0000

Work is taking place this morning to resolve technical issues affecting some customers accessing their online tax returns. It is unclear at this stage what has caused these issues, but work is underway to establish that and to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. However, in recognition of how this will have meant some […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 March 2023 at 11:10 GMT.