Despite a difficult economic year in 2009, it appears there is plenty of interest in dual listings in London emanating from across the world, from various kinds of organisations.

Offshore financial centre the Isle of Man is planning to raise taxes and cut spending in a new Budget announced after the UK government reclaimed £140 million in annual tax receipts.

Anglo-Swedish drugs company AstraZeneca is pay £505 million to the UK government to settle a long-running dispute over taxes, which may interest those involved in corporation tax planning.

A number of leading companies are seeking an escape from overseas financial centres amid the global crackdown on offshore tax planning and are considering Ireland as their new destination, according to reports.

The continued pursuit of high earners concerning their UK personal income tax status could be "very damaging" for the UK economy, it has been claimed.

Increased transparency could reduce the pressure on offshore financial centres and tax havens this year following the publication of a document from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

The German government has defended its decision to buy stolen Swiss bank account data from a whistleblower by saying that the country's public has no tolerance for a state that fails in its duty to fight tax evasion

The UK could be set to lose millions of pounds in revenue after Swiss authorities launched a campaign to entice hedge fund executives away from the City, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has declared that last year's crackdown on tax havens and offshore financial centres was "one of the big success stories" of the G20's efforts to stem the financial crisis.

Gains from structured notes are no longer charged as interest income in Taiwan, following changes to the country's tax laws, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.

After a tumultuous year, Switzerland's banking industry is preparing to face the changes and challenges of 2010, which may interest those involved in income tax planning.

British citizens thinking about a retirement abroad have been encouraged to take personal tax planning into consideration when choosing their destination.

An international tax agreement has been struck between Britain and Montserrat, removing the Caribbean island from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) grey list.

Britain's bankers will receive a "super tax" on their bonuses as part of the measures outlined in yesterday's (December 9th) pre-Budget report, which may affect those involved in personal tax planning.

Countries in the Caribbean have reacted angrily to the news that Britain and other world powers are set to introduce measures to crack down on offshore financial centres.

Authorities around the world are likely to intensify their focus on offshore financial centres over the next five years, according to a senior tax figure from the Isle of Man.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has run into trouble over its controversial offshore property deal with Mapeley, a company based in Bermuda, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.

Investment banks and issuers of structured products have responded to the UK's new offshore fund regulations, which came into effect on December 1st.

Australia's government has become to latest to offer its residents an amnesty on tax liabilities, which may be of interest to those working in offshore tax planning.

The Jamaican government is planning to spend $250,000 (£149,000) to hire consultants with the aim of establishing an International Financial Centre (IFC), which may interest those considering offshore tax planning.

The Cayman Islands has raised some $312 million (£189 million) in its first-ever placement on the international bond markets, which may interest those involved in offshore tax services.

Strengthening the bond with India will be beneficial to Jersey, as a number of Indian companies are looking towards offshore jurisdictions to help with corporate tax planning, it has been claimed.

It appears that many in the UK are confused by tax issues, which could cause problems with returns in the future.

People involved in corporate tax planning have learned that the Corporation Tax Bill and Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Bill have been published today.

Tax authorities in Indonesia have introduced new regulations that may affect those using international tax services in the country.

The uptake on HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) two disclosure facilities has been particularly slow, according to data obtained under a Freedom of Information request from law firm McGrigors.

Nearly 15,000 US clients of offshore tax services have stepped forward to disclose their assets following a heavily-publicised campaign against tax avoidance, the US Department of Justice revealed yesterday (November 17th).

The rules on VAT with regard to people using offshore tax services are due to change in 2010, leading some experts to give advice on how businesses can maximise their corporate tax planning.