We are pleased to announce that as from 15th September 2020, Animo Mauritius has moved into a larger office space. In every challenge, there is an opportunity. Despite the pandemic, the backbone of our business: SERVICE & COMPETITIVENESS has once again driven our continued growth to allow us to take Animo Mauritius to the next […]
The first Autumn Budget was delivered this week amidst immense pressure to deliver something ‘spectacular’ and with some deeming it to be a ‘make or break’ Budget for the Chancellor. Some of the announcements were expected, a number of new measures announced were rather surprising.
The Central Bank of Ireland has published the second Quarterly Bulletin for 2017. This insight bulletin examines recent trends in the domestic economy and provides the Irish Central Bank’s forecasts for the Irish economy and its views on domestic macroeconomic policy issues.
Effective from 1st January 2018 the GCC have now signed Federal Law No. 7 for tax procedures, which sets the foundations for the planned UAE tax system, regulating the administration and collection of taxes and clearly defining the role of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
The budget statement for 2018 delivered by Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Mr. Paschal Donohoe is the third post-austerity budget in a row. The Irish economy is now enjoying robust economic growth with almost full employment.
The UK Budget 2015 introduced the Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) initiative and outlined HMRC’s vision of transforming the UK tax system by executing it via a digitalised platform. Whilst intended to come into force in April 2018, there was widespread concern amongst business owners, professionals and governing bodies in respect of the pace and scale of changes being introduced.
The Treasury recently announced the introduction of a second Finance Bill for 2017 to legislate for provisions which were dropped in the earlier bill in light of the UK General Election. It has provided a list of provisions deemed to take effect from the beginning of the current tax year, allowing advisers to provide taxpayers with some measure of certainty.
An insight from the team at Animo Associates outlining the key benefits for international businesses of investing in Ireland, in light of the Brexit decision from June 2016. These include favourable tax, a growing economy and the fact that it is the only English speaking country in the Eurozone.
Please find our latest insight from our Cyprus office regarding the advantages of Cyprus International Trusts – a relationship created at the direction of an individual in which they transfer legal ownership of property (the Trust Assets/Funds) to one or more trustees (the Trustees) subject to certain duties to use and protect for the ultimate benefit of others (the beneficiaries).
Please find our latest insight from our Dubai office regarding offshore companies in the United Arab Emirates – which is to provide an overview for foreign investors considering doing business in the United Arab Emirates
We are delighted to announce the opening of Animo Associates in Mauritius, lead by Jaysen Harree, who has over 30 years experience in the financial sector.
At Animo Legal, our experts are able to offer you support and clear advice in many areas, but this bulletin has been created to highlight our immigration services. We can provide assistance, whether it is your intention to: study, work, become a British Citizen, extend your stay, join a family member already here or to […]
Cybersecurity can often be a last thought for many businesses. You will need to ensure that your company has good cyber hygiene to keep you safe from fraudsters and attackers. It is recommended that you raise awareness of fraud within your company in order to prevent a cyber fraud attack succeeding.
A new Revenue campaign was announced in the 2017 Budget which targets offshore income and assets which have been undeclared or under declared to Revenue. Taxpayers are being given a final opportunity to come forward before 30 April and make disclosures voluntarily, before new exchange of information rules vastly increase the data available to Revenue about taxpayers’ offshore interests.
Animo Associates has acquired a participation in HBP-Training, which has been providing training and consultancy for three years. The Human Performance training and consultancy company, which has been rebranded to Pro-Noctis, meaning Professional-Alignment, helps its clients who are striving to create the safest and most productive working environment possible. Pro-Noctis, which specialises in bespoke interventions, […]
Animo Associates is proud to announce the opening of the law firm Animo Associates Legal Limited – trading as Animo Legal.
Animo Legal will provide expertise on a range of matters, with particular emphasis on corporate and commercial matters and immigration and has been licensed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond delivered his first Budget to the House of Commons yesterday calling for a “stronger, fairer, more global Britain”. With the rise in National Insurance Contributions for the self-employed making headlines across Britain, Mr Hammond is facing a backlash over the announcement, with many claiming it clearly breaks the Tories 2015 manifesto pledge not to raise taxes.
In a sharp U-Turn to the hike in Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (“NICs”) announced only a week ago, The Chancellor announced today that there will be no increases to NIC in this Parliament.
Foreign investors wishing to conduct business in the U.A.E have various formation options available depending on the type of activities, budget/time restraints, perceptions and facility requirements of their business.
This insight explores the background to the Cyprus financial crisis and the planned road to recovery for the banking industry operating on the island, including the two largest banks in Cyprus: Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank.
With Philip Hammond’s first and now last Autumn Statement delivered, the general consensus is that there were no headline grabbing tax changes which were not previously expected. What is clear is that April 2017 will bring a whole host of changes impacting both corporates and individuals (particularly the former) and it remains to be seen whether the changes will provide an element of stability to the UK economy amid the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
The budget statement for 2017 delivered by Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Mr Michael Noonan, focused to maintain and strengthen Ireland’s financial services at a time of significant political and economic change, both nationally and internationally.
On the 17th October 2016, the Minister of Finance, Prof. Edward Scicluna, presented the budget for 2017. The Minister announced various measures in order to further strengthen the Maltese economy. This Insight will provide you with a summary of the relevant budgetary measures that were announced.
A Certificate of Good Standing is used to prove that a company is incorporated and authorised to undertake business in the country it is registered. The Certificate of Good Standing confirms three things.
Insight into the legal implications of the UK formally leaving the EU at an undecided time in the future. The decision made on 23rd June 2016 as a result of the EU referendum, is for now, just a representation of the public opinion. Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty 2009 (which starts the process of the UK leaving the EU) has not yet been invoked.
Animo Associates has strengthened its position by giving all its Directors a share of the business and offering new products and services for customers. CEO Mark Quirk remains as the main shareholder, while the company’s Directors Hatice Mehmet-Quirk, Farzana Naheed, Jaysen Harree, Jason Tabone and Gary Stern are all now part-owners of the business. Animo’s […]
Animo Associates has set up a new office in Dubai under the management of UK Director Farzana Naheed, who has relocated to help expand the company’s presence in the Middle East. Clients who wish to transfer their Dubai files over from former associates Relianci Advisory LLC are asked to get in touch with their usual […]
The Chancellor, George Osborne’s second Budget of this parliament was billed as a Budget for the next generation and it was not expected to be radical but the announcements made yesterday were wide ranging and there have been some fairly major changes to digest on the tax front.
Animo opens new office in Dubai 26th September 2016
Animo expands with new offices in Mauritius 22nd May 2017
UK Government Autumn Statement 23rd November 2017
Irish Bulletin – Growth Forecast for 2017 and 2018 17th October 2017
The advantages of Cyprus International Trusts 21st June 2017