Indian Banks Hike NRI Deposit Rates as RBI Eases FCNR(B) Swap Facility Rules
RBI opens temporary swap window for 3-5 year FCNR(B) deposits through Sept 2026, potentially raising NRI returns while…
Landlords Bring Sales Forward as Higher Residential CGT Rate Ends Business Asset Disposal Relief
UK landlords face a reshaped tax market in 2026 following the end of the holiday let regime and…
Trucking Executive Calls 9.9% Washington Income Tax ‘unknowable’ in Klickitat Court
Washington's new 9.9% tax on income over $1M faces a constitutional challenge in court, creating uncertainty for high…
Federal Court Invalidates IRS Notice 2025-42 Rules Limiting 5% Safe Harbor for 1.5 MW Projects
A federal court vacated IRS Notice 2025-42, restoring the 5% safe harbor and physical-work pathways for wind and…
Finance Ministry Sets 15% Capital Gains Tax on Digital Assets Above €500 Exemption
Greece proposes a 15% crypto capital gains tax with a €500 exemption. The measure awaits parliamentary approval and…
New Zealand Opens Philanthropic Gifts Path for Active Investor Plus Growth Visas
New Zealand to allow philanthropic donations as part of the Active Investor Plus Growth visa starting June 2026,…
Dubai Eases Investor Visa Rules, Reducing Minimum Property Value for Homeowners
Dubai removes the AED 750,000 minimum property threshold for the 2-year investor visa, easing residency for sole owners…
UK Plans Invite-Only £5 Million Tier 1 Investor Visa to Attract Wealth
UK considers new £5M invite-only investor visa for 2026, targeting priority sectors and excluding property with a 3-year…
May 2026 Visa Bulletin Warns India’s EB-5 Unreserved Final Action Date May Retrogress
India EB-5 unreserved date stays May 1, 2022 in May 2026 Bulletin. Officials warn of retrogression while reserved…
Florida, No State Income Tax, Social Security Benefits Attract Immigrant Retirees
Florida has no state income tax for 2026, but federal IRS rules and foreign account reporting (FBAR) still…
450 Gain Prs Under Global Investor Programme as S$930m Flows in
Singapore's Global Investor Programme granted PR to 450 individuals, drawing S$930 million in investments for local businesses and…
Bill Aims to Boost Esports Outside Seoul with Tax Incentives
South Korea proposes making regional esports tax credits permanent to boost economic activity and tournament hosting outside the…
Special Investigating Unit Probes Department of Home Affairs Over Permanent Residence Permits
A South African SIU probe reveals systemic corruption in visa issuance, with officials selling permits and amassing R181…
Fraud Scheme Using Fictitious Law Firm and Staged Courtroom Hearings
Federal case unsealed in Brooklyn reveals a fraud scheme involving fake law firms and staged hearings targeting immigrants;…