Burford Capital said it hopes that the US Congress will not ‘set back’ business growth and innovation by introducing a tax on litigation funding profits
The new framework simplifies the process of relocating eligible employees to Luxembourg and offers a ‘clear and streamlined benefit’, says Alexandra Clouté of Ashurst
The Portuguese firm’s managing partner tells ITR about his love of Sporting Lisbon, the stress of his '24-hour role', and why tax is never boring
What Corporates Want: Southeast Asian advisers bottom on budgets
Cultural nuances could account for Southeast Asian tax advisers’ perceived poor cost management, a local partner told ITR
Talent Tracker Annual Review: Three firms share US top spot
Holland & Knight, Nelson Mullins and McCarter & English made the joint-most tax partner hires in the US last year, according to ITR's Talent Tracker
Featured Global Tax 50 profiles
ITR presents the 50 individuals who exerted the most influence on tax during 2024 – for better or worse – with world leaders, in-house award winners, activists and others making the cut
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Sponsored by VdAPillar two will fail to achieve its aims without the participation of major economies, say João Velez de Lima, Teresa Teixeira Mota, and Francisca de Landerset of VdA -
Sponsored by DLA Piper AustraliaKelvin Yuen of DLA Piper Australia summarises proposed changes to the managed investment trust regime, the deferral of a mooted foreign resident capital gains tax measure, and increased funding for the Australian Taxation Office
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Sponsored by Spanish VAT ServicesFernando Matesanz of Spanish VAT Services examines a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that curbs the automatic deregistration of VAT numbers, reinforcing the need for individualised assessments and proportionality in tax enforcement
Awards
Awards
World Tax global head of research Jon Moore tells ITR how his team spots standout submissions, and gives early statistical insights into this year’s entries
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make nominations for the 2025 ITR Tax Awards in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
Awards
The firm also won regional awards for Pro Bono Firm of the Year and Tax Law Firm of the Year
Awards
The firm picked up awards for its work in multiple jurisdictions, while DLA Piper walked away with four individual honours
Direct Tax
While pillar one is still alive, it will apply to a smaller group of companies, Brian Foley also told ITR
Tax teams that centralise and automate their pillar two data will have a much easier time during reporting season, says Hank Moonen, CEO of TaxModel
PwC Ireland has also called for simplifying Ireland’s tax code and a reduction in its capital gains tax in a pre-budget submission
Effective audit management requires more than documentation; it’s the way taxpayers engage that can shape audit direction, manage procedural ambiguity, and preserve options for appeal or litigation
Transfer Pricing
While GCCs drive efficiency for multinationals, they also present a host of TP risks that should be considered carefully
Following a $28 million funding round, Aibidia wants to ‘double down’ on the US market via partnerships with the ‘big four’, the Finnish TP tech provider’s CEO tells ITR
The Luxembourg-based TP leader tells ITR about relishing the intellectual challenge of his practice, his admiration for Stephen Hawking, and what makes tax cool
The Dutch TP software company’s co-founder tells ITR about speeding up documentation processes, following in Steve Jobs’s footsteps, and what makes tax cool
Indirect Tax
The UK has temporarily dodged the 50% rate due to a trade deal signed with the US in May; in other news, Ryan acquired a Northern Irish tax firm
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The case to determine whether the tariff regime is constitutional will eventually find its way to the US Supreme Court, ITR has also heard
In other news, the Council of the EU pledged support to a CBAM simplification and exemption initiative, and Portugal issued new VAT filing guidance
While Brazil’s sweeping tax updates are a triumph for modernisation, Giuliano Gioia of Sovos warns that MNEs with a Brazilian footprint should be prepared for a short and sharp adjustment
Jurisdictions
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