SPECIAL REPORT: Everything you need to know about the UK GAAR

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SPECIAL REPORT: Everything you need to know about the UK GAAR

March 19 2012
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The UK could have a general anti-avoidance (GAAR) rule in little more than 12 months' time. International Tax Review has compiled this special free pdf report about its possible introduction.

Find out what Graham Aaronson QC has recommended to government, as well as what it could mean for your business, the concerns raised, and how it is inching closer to implementation.

To download the report, click here.

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