A Bill to require the Secretary of State to take steps to obtain tax information from British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies; to require banks, corporations and trusts to provide tax information; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
13 April 2010
This bill aims to boost tax transparency by requiring the UK government to take steps to obtain tax information from British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, and by mandating banks, companies and trusts to share tax information with the authorities. It outlines how information should be obtained and shared, with the broader goal of improving tax compliance and reducing opportunities for tax avoidance across jurisdictions.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; if supported, it will move on to the next stages for detailed consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
