Introduction
The Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures) (Jersey) Regulations 2020 are expected to come into force shortly. The regulations will primarily affect promoters and service providers of certain arrangements, implementing a 30-day window to report disclosable arrangements to the Comptroller of Revenue. Failure to comply may lead to financial penalties and, in some instances, criminal penalties. It is important that intermediaries and certain taxpayers become astute to the requirements of the regulations and ensure that they are ready and able to comply with the new reporting obligations.
Background
The regulations will implement a mandatory disclosure regime which is closely aligned with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development s (OECD s) Mandatory Disclosure Rules of Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Struct
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