Glossary
Common Reporting Standard
A global framework under which banks automatically share account information with tax authorities.
Under the CRS, financial institutions in participating countries report account holders' details to their tax authorities, who exchange it automatically. Over 100 jurisdictions take part.
Why it matters
It means banking secrecy is largely gone: your tax residency needs to be genuine and consistent, because the paper trail follows you.
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