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Podcast: Offshore Tax with HTJ.tax
Episode: Concerns of Russians Over Financial Information Exchange
Description: We examine why many wealthy Russians are especially worried about global information-exchange regimes. The Common Reporting Standard (AEOI/CRS) and Exchange-on-Request (EoR) create layered visibility that can expose residency, assets, and financial flows — with consequences ranging from tax assessments to targeted investigations. Host countries that once offered anonymity now participate in automatic reporting, and requests from foreign authorities can probe ownership, trusts, and transaction histories. For those with ties to Russia, the combination of CRS reporting and Russia’s own residency rules can create unexpected exposure and legal risk.Key Points Covered:A...