La Toya James is a member of our Regulatory & Tax practice and leads our Tax team in the British Virgin Islands. She specialises in advising clients on financial services, regulatory, and tax matters, with a particular focus on Economic Substance, the Common Reporting Standards, the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework, and Exchange of Information Upon Request in relation to tax compliance.
La Toya brings unparalleled expertise to her role, having spent 13 years as the Director of the International Tax Authority (ITA) in the British Virgin Islands. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping the jurisdiction’s legislative fr
...La Toya James is a member of our Regulatory & Tax practice and leads our Tax team in the British Virgin Islands. She specialises in advising clients on financial services, regulatory, and tax matters, with a particular focus on Economic Substance, the Common Reporting Standards, the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework, and Exchange of Information Upon Request in relation to tax compliance.
La Toya brings unparalleled expertise to her role, having spent 13 years as the Director of the International Tax Authority (ITA) in the British Virgin Islands. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping the jurisdiction’s legislative framework, drafting primary and secondary legislation as well as guidance notes to support compliance with international tax standards.
La Toya has also served on several key committees, including the Sanctions Committee, the National AML/CFT Coordinating Council (NAMLC), and the Council of Competent Authorities, where she has been at the forefront of financial services policy development in the BVI.
Before her role at the ITA, La Toya gained valuable international experience working at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
