From 18 November 2025, identity verification will be required for all UK company directors, members of limited liability partnerships (LLPs), and persons with...
Compliance Solutions
CRS Chinese tax inquiries and offshore reporting explained
28 Aug 2025 | Joe Cheung, Keith Ng, Claire Abrehart, Yonn Yong
Chinese tax residents are increasingly receiving compliance enquiries from the People’s Republic of China State Taxation Administration (STA) about offshore assets,...
Digital assets: to CDD or not to CDD, that is the question
21 Aug 2025 | Russell Drewe
Digital asset strategies are here to stay. Once-dismissive institutions are now launching Bitcoin ETFs, tokenised funds, and crypto trading desks. Auditors,...
Fund Services | Fund governance | Fund directorships
Cayman Islands fund structures: A widely used option for US dollar-denominated funds
29 Jul 2025 | Claire Abrehart, Joe Cheung, Richard Gordon, Yonn Yong
The Cayman Islands continues to be a commonly used jurisdiction for the formation and administration of US dollar-denominated investment funds. It is known for its...
Private Wealth | Yacht services
Benefits of yacht registration in the BVI, Cayman Islands, and Cyprus
Explore yacht registration in BVI, Cayman, and Cyprus, each offering legal strength, global recognition, and operational advantages for all vessel types.
BVI Financial Annual Return- Extension date for filing confirmed
26 Jun 2025
The BVI Financial Services Commission announced on 14 February 2025 that companies required by the Act to submit their initial Financial Annual Return (FAR) to their...
Compliance Solutions
Company secretary services for global compliance
24 Jun 2025 | Yonn Yong
The Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework continues to shape how financial institutions meet their international tax reporting obligations. Whether you are...
A conversation with Amy Roost and Natalia Alvarez on Harneys Fiduciary’s UK service expansion
10 Jun 2025 | Amy Roost, Natalia Alvarez
In this Q&A with Managing Director, Amy Roost and Director, Natalia Alvarez explore what this offering means to Harneys Fiduciary and what sets the business apart in...
Trusts services | Trustee and trust administration | Private trust company registered office | Family office
Trusts, wealth management, and succession planning
15 May 2025 | Joe Cheung
Trusts remain one of the most effective instruments available to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families for wealth management and planning for succession across...
Seminar highlights: Key Updates to the BVI Business Companies Act (12 May 2025)
12 May 2025 | Joe Cheung, Amy Roost
On 12 May 2025, Harneys Fiduciary, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI), hosted a seminar, "Key Updates to the BVI Business...
