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Top EU Court Advisor states that Bitcoin should be exempt from VAT

A top legal advisor to the European’s highest court has recently recommended that the purchase of digital currencies such as bitcoin should be exempt from VAT....

Thoughts on the Maltese Trusts and Trustees (Amendment) Act 2014

It was way back in 2009 that the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) launched a process to review Maltese trusts law. This process has now crossed the finishing line, with the enactment of the Trusts and Trustees (Amendment) Act ...

Company of the Year Junior Achievement Awards

The Company of the Year Junior Achievement Awards took place last week and showcased the culmination of the Company Programme. Sponsored for the fourth successive year by Boston Charitable Foundation, the programme aims to challenge ...

Everything you need to know about Singapore Trusts

Why Singapore for establishing a Trust?...

The Isle of Man Introduces Double Duty Relief for Licensed eGaming Companies

The Isle of Man Government has responded to the recent introduction of the Place of Consumption Tax in the UK by allowing Isle of Man licensed operators to claim Double Duty Relief up to a monetary maximum equivalent to the amount of ...

Crypto Valley Summit Announces Release of 2014 Report

Organisers of the Isle of Man Crypto Valley Summit have announced the release of the 2014 Crypto Valley Summit Report. Sponsored by Boston Group, the report provides a summary of the day’s events as well as individual presentations by ...

Ruth Robinson shortlisted for Citywealth Power Women Awards

Boston are delighted to announce that Ruth Robinson, Director and Head of Boston Family Office has been shortlisted for the Citywealth Power Women Awards in two categories of “Woman of the Year: Leadership (Professional Services)” and ...

Malta Tax Exemptions for Royalty Income from Patents

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”  (Alan Kay) Malta is a financial services centre of excellence, and a leading intellectual property (IP) holding jurisdiction.  In order to incentivise investment in R&D and ...

The Mediterranean Business Aviation Summit 2014

Last week Chris Borg attended the annual Mediterranean Business Aviation summit held in Malta.  This event is organised by AeroPodium and welcomes international and local industry professionals, providing a great opportunity to discuss ...

James McNee comments on his work experience at Boston

During the last week of school summer term I was fortunate to be carrying out my work experience with Boston Limited.  I enjoyed my week interacting with various members of the Boston team.  I was provided with an excellent overview of ...

Setting up a Hong Kong Company

Hong Kong (HK) is a vibrant city and major gateway to China. Located at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta on the southern coast of China, its geographical location and skilled workforce has made it an attractive centre for doing business....

Thoughts on Prest v Petrodel Resources (2013)

“Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?” Groucho Marx Anyone who has studied corporate law will be aware of Saloman v A Saloman & Co (1897) which established that a company is a legal entity ...