Experts reportedly discussed extending the safe harbour to 2027 to give countries more time to legislate; in other news, Baker McKenzie and Greenberg Traurig made senior tax hires
Awards
Submit your nominations to this year's WIBL Americas Awards by January 23
Recent changes in UK tax rules and cross-border requirements are generating high demand for specialist advice, according to MHA
‘Mutual accountability’ required to fix German client cost grumbles
As ITR’s client data reveals discontent with German advisers’ cost management, Grant Thornton’s TP head insists it’s a two-way street
Editorial Board
ITR is excited to unveil its inaugural Editorial Board, comprised of a select panel of tax industry experts
Awards
The boutique Australian firm’s TP award recognition proves that world-class advisory services aren’t limited to the ‘big four’, the firm’s founder tells ITR
Join ITR's Head of Research, John Harrison, for an overview of key dates, new developments, best practices, and more for next year’s research cycle
Clients are facing increased TP audit scrutiny in Hungary. DLA Piper Hungary is therefore using AI and advanced analytics to augment its advice, the firm’s head of TP says
Awards
The firms picked up five major awards between them at a gala ceremony held at New York’s prestigious Metropolitan Club
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Sponsored by DLA Piper NetherlandsThe interest deduction rules in relation to Dutch real estate companies are set to change. Jian-Cheng Ku and Thijs Haverbeke of DLA Piper Netherlands discuss the update and provide ideas for mitigating any adverse effects -
Sponsored by VdATeresa Teixeira Mota and Francisco Lencastre Torres of Vieira de Almeida & Associados explain how generative AI and enhanced human understanding can help in-scope Portuguese constituent entities manage the complexities of pillar two compliance
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Sponsored by Crowe Valente/Valente Associati GEB PartnersFederico Vincenti and Carola Valente of Valente Associati GEB Partners/Crowe Valente analyse a transfer pricing-related ruling by the Italian Supreme Court that effectively clarifies the role of OECD guidelines and the ‘best method’ rule
Direct Tax
Despite legislative gridlock, international investors should be wary of legal precedents set by recent court rulings, which could substantially alter the Spanish tax environment
The new outfit, Ashurst Perkins Coie, will bring together around 3,000 lawyers across 23 countries
As World Tax unveils its much-anticipated rankings for 2026, we highlight the two Brazilian firms that had a standout year of tier promotions
ITR understands that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a consultation on the proposed financial reward scheme, which had left advisers fretting
Transfer Pricing
More sophisticated use of technology, heightened TP scrutiny and stricter filing requirements are making South African Revenue Service audits a formidable challenge
Identifying who will bear the costs and concerns around confidentiality are issues yet to be resolved, advisers say
As multinationals embed tax technology into their TP functions, a new breed of systems – built on multi-model databases – is quietly transforming intercompany pricing logic
APAs should provide a pragmatic means to agree to an arm's-length outcome for an Australian entity and for the ATO, the tax authority said
Indirect Tax
Canadian and Indian dual VAT models have been a source of inspiration for the Brazilian model, but the latter has unique and innovative features, the OECD paper claimed
The president described it as ‘one of the most important cases in the history of our country’; in other news, Portugal established a VAT group regime
The US’s GILTI regime will not be forced upon American multinationals in foreign jurisdictions, Bloomberg has reported; in other news, Ropes & Gray hired two tax partners from Linklaters
Increasingly complex reporting requirements contributed towards the firm’s growth in tax, it said
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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