THE 1 PERCENT
Offshore Trove Exposes Trump-Russia links and Piggy Banks of the Wealthiest 1 Percent
A new leak of confidential records reveals the financial hideaways of iconic brands and power brokers across the political spectrum.
Paradise Papers
Secrets of the Global Elite
A major global collaboration reveals secrets from one of the world’s most prestigious offshore law firms, a specialized trust company and 19 company registries in secrecy jurisdictions.
In this investigation
SENSITIVE DEALS
Leaked Documents Expose Secret Tale of Apple’s Offshore Island Hop
Elite tax advisers help Apple Inc. and other corporate giants skirt impacts of crackdown on 'Double Irish' maneuvers.
By Simon Bowers | November 6, 2017
INTERACTIVE
Explore The Influencers: Donald Trump’s allies in the Paradise Papers
Trump told voters he would put "America First." But surrounding him are associates who have used tax havens to conduct business.
By ICIJ | November 5, 2017
Accountability
Top EU court rules Apple owes Ireland over $14B in back taxes
Digital journalism
Why are Russian disinformation campaigns citing ICIJ?
TAX REFORM
Wealthy countries push back as UN moves ahead with global tax plan
IMPACT
New ethical guidelines for tax professionals announced following global scandals
IMPACT
UN votes to create ‘historic’ global tax convention despite EU, UK moves to ‘kill’ proposal
IMPACT
Colombian pop star Shakira reaches deal in Spanish tax fraud trial
AUDITORS
Beyond Cyprus, PwC has weathered a decade of global probes and scandals
TAX AVOIDANCE
A global billionaire tax could generate $250 billion annually, researchers say
CORPORATE TAX
Africa presses for UN tax plan despite EU resistance
CORPORATE TAX
OECD ‘disappointed’ over ‘surprising’ UN global tax report
TAX HAVENS
Tax havens could cost countries $4.7 trillion over the next decade, advocacy group warns
CORPORATE TAX
Australia spikes plan to force companies to disclose global tax data
CORPORATE TAX
New Australia, EU rules set to force companies to publish global tax data
RUSSIA ARCHIVE
Analysis of ICIJ data shows how to stop Russian oligarchs in their tracks
Accountability
African nations win UN tussle over resolution paving the way for global tax reforms
CORPORATE TAX
Australia aims to force corporations to report which countries they pay taxes to
TAX HAVENS
Global tax proposal gains ground at UN as OECD plan falters
OFFSHORE FINANCE
Shakira’s alleged tax fraud aggravated by use of tax havens, Spanish prosecutors say
SANCTIONS
How Russia’s ‘richest’ lawmaker used his partner’s secret companies to own two yachts and a Seychelles villa
RUSSIA ARCHIVE
List of oligarchs and Russian elites featured in ICIJ investigations
FINANCIAL SECRECY
ICIJ announces the Russia Archive, an inside look at the hidden wealth of oligarchs and elites close to Putin
FINANCIAL SECRECY
How a network of enablers have helped Russia’s oligarchs hide their wealth abroad
RUSSIA
As the West takes aim with Russian sanctions, here’s what we know about oligarchs’ secret finances
IMPACT
136 countries agree to global minimum tax for corporations in ‘historic’ OECD deal
PARADISE PAPERS
Nike fails to stop EU probe on billions in alleged tax dodging
IMPACT
Global corporate tax crackdown plan moves forward, but faces key US hurdle
BEHIND THE SCENES
How reporting for ICIJ prepared me to become a certified anti-money laundering specialist
TAX HAVENS
G7 finance ministers agree on 15% minimum tax to crack down on corporate tax dodging
PARADISE PAPERS
EU tax transparency rules leave tax justice advocates craving more ambitious reforms
TAXES
European plan to unify corporate tax rules and recoup billions faces steep hurdles ahead
TAX HAVENS
Multinationals shifted $1 trillion offshore, stripping countries of billions in tax revenues, study says
PARADISE PAPERS
US sanctions mining magnate accused of corruption in the Congo, reversing Trump-era move
PARADISE PAPERS
Trust company fined $835,000 for opening ‘gateway to possible money laundering’ in Angola
IMPACT
Lawyers, accountants and other professionals play key role in cross-border financial crime, OECD warns in new report
IMPACT
ICIJ nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for combating dark money flows
TAX HAVENS
British Virgin Islands corruption scandal threatens its dependable tax haven reputation
Key findings
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Reveals offshore interests and activities of more than 120 politicians and world leaders, including Queen Elizabeth II, and 13 advisers, major donors and members of U.S. President Donald J. Trump's administration
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Exposes the tax engineering of more than 100 multinational corporations, including Apple, Nike and Botox-maker Allergan
3
Reveals tax haven shopping sprees by multinational companies in Africa and Asia that use shell companies in Mauritius and Singapore to reduce taxes
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Shines a light on secretive deals and hidden companies connected to Glencore, the world’s largest commodity trader, and provides detailed accounts of the company’s negotiations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for valuable mineral resources
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Provides details of how owners of jets and yachts, including royalty and sports stars, used Isle of Man tax-avoidance structures
