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Equality, diversity and inclusion at STEP

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) go to the heart of STEP’s values of community, collaboration, integrity and continuous learning.

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STEP Europe Virtual Panel Discussions

The popular STEP Europe Virtual Panel Discussions are returning to discuss the current issues and developments facing practitioners in Europe and further afield. This series of six webinars will run once a month from January 2022 through to June 2022.

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STEP Australia Conference

Sofitel Hotel Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, 27-29 March 2022.

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STEP is a global professional body, comprising lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures. Find out more.

Meeting the Needs of Modern Families

STEP has undertaken a research project, sponsored by TMF Group, to gather insight about the families that STEP members advise and their wealth and succession planning needs.

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Trust Quarterly Review

This issue includes an exploration of claims by adult children in England and Wales since Ilott v Mitson and part three of our global retrospective of the state of trusts.

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Join over 5,000 experienced professionals across 65 countries and 1,800 organisations.

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Global Congress

The Global Congress will take place in London on 7-8 July 2022 with a quality programme of presentations and debates that deal with the big issues our profession faces.

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Qualifications

STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients.

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Join STEP

Whatever your training or experience, we have a membership category that’s right for you.

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COVID-19

STEP has been monitoring the development of the COVID-19 situation around the world.

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Read the latest STEP Journal

In Issue 6 of the STEP Journal we shine a spotlight on the Asia Pacific region, with updates from China, India, New Zealand and more. We also delve into the world of digital assets and cryptocurrencies in a special technology focus. In addition, read about STEP’s latest thought leadership reports, Digital Assets: A Call to Action and Meeting the Needs of Modern Families.

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Italy issues guidance on tax treatment of Liechtenstein family foundations

Italy’s Ruling no. 9 of 11 January 2022, issued last week, provides guidance concerning its criteria for disregarding a Liechtenstein family foundation (Stiftung) for Italian income tax purposes. The...

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English second home 'tax loophole' to close from April 2023

From April 2023, owners of second homes in England will not qualify to pay business rates rather than council tax unless they can prove that the properties are actually rented out as a self-catering...

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Colombia issues reporting rules for UBOs

The Colombian tax authority has issued Resolution No.164, establishing the criteria for identifying the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) of legal entities or structures without legal status.

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60 second interview

STEP’s greatest contribution has been in the field of education, says Keith Moss.

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Setting Standards

Our Codes of Professional Conduct set out the ethical and professional standards our members should uphold.

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