(Tax News Reporter - Two Weeks Ended 4 June 1996)

At a recent seminar, the head of the State Tax Service announced that various changes are being considered in relation to the currency accounts used by non-residents. In particular, a less onerous regime is being considered for non-residents undertaking limited transactions through "I" accounts, whilst the tax regime for non-residents actively trading through "I" accounts may be considerably tightened.

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