Tax Planning in International & High Net Worth Divorce with Jeremy Mindell

Introduction

As global wealth and complex financial arrangements become more common, tax planning is playing an increasingly important role in international and high-net-worth divorce proceedings.

During this interactive virtual classroom seminar, you will explore:

• Where and when effective tax planning is appropriate, especially in cross-border and high-value separations
• How to navigate the UK tax system, ensuring compliance with HMRC’s General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR)
• Practical insights and case studies to help identify potential tax pitfalls and opportunities during financial remedy negotiations

Whether you are advising clients or structuring settlements, this session will equip you with the tools to manage tax risk and protect your client’s financial interests within the law.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Family Companies
  • Tax considerations in unlocking assets
  • Valuation of shares for HMRC
  • Attaching maintenance to dividends
  • Winding up/cessation of trade
• Tax Matters in High-Net-Worth Divorce
  • Trusts on divorce
  • General Anti Abuse Rules
  • Unique Assets, yachts, antiques, fine art
• Tax Matters in International Divorce
  • Requirement to correct offshore income - effects of this on disclosure. HMRC penalties now at 200%
  • Tax advantages of non-long term residence status during/post-divorce, for capital gains tax, income tax and inheritance tax
  • Tax treatments of maintenance and settlements internationally
  • Review of recent cases with an international tax element

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.