The increased diversification of the digitised economy presents a major challenge for BEPS initiatives. Lack of a permanent establishment (PE) had led to debate over where tax should be applied, even where a digital entity is not practising a tax avoidance strategy. The prospect of amended tax legislation to address this has raised concerns over the increased risk of double taxation, and a regulatory burden on multinationals.
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Despite the relief, Brazil’s government has also presented a bill which seeks to re-impose a tax burden on companies’ payroll, one local tax specialist told ITR
While successful pillar two implementation will require collaboration across all units, a combination of internal and external tax advice is at the centre of the effort