So popular is this title by expert taxation specialist Ross Fraser that 'Taxation of Offshore Trusts and Funds' is now in its fourth edition and it contains complete section rewrites so as to remain pertinent, relevant and compliant with all significant international changes affecting the taxation of offshore trust and fund structures.

'Taxation of Offshore Trusts and Funds' is published by the leading publishers of specialist legal and taxation titles for lawyers, accountants, business professionals and investors – namely Tottel Publishing, and this book is an excellent addition to their already impressive catalogue.

Ross Fraser has written the book with a UK focus so that it is relevant to those British citizens who have offshore trust structures or invest in offshore funds, it is essential reading for UK based taxation and investment specialists and it gives even those learning about taxation and the effective utilization of offshore trust structures or the potential benefits of offshore funds a thorough grounding in the subject matter.

As stated the focus of the book is UK facing, this means that foreign residents in the UK with offshore trust structures in place will also benefit from the advice and analysis in Ross Fraser's book, as will fund managers and houses, and trustees and management companies.

Following a logical path the book moves through to deal with income taxation, capital gains taxation and even inheritance tax issues; the author brings to bear all recent EU and international taxation and legal changes affecting the structure of offshore trusts and the way trusts and funds can be taxed. Furthermore there is interesting debate in the book about the potential effects of currently proposed measures for changes to the taxation treatment of discussed structures.

The book makes a fantastic handbook as it can quickly be referenced by taxation specialists and individual or corporate investors and it is a great teaching title that instructs, informs and encourages debate and inspires further research. This is a truly excellent title which is why we feel confident in recommending 'Taxation of Offshore Trusts and Funds'.

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