Europe, Middle East and Africa: EMEA investors seek safe transactions that fit tax transparency initiatives

Joseph Stanley-Smith

March 21, 2019

The interpretative rule is a positive development for the discussion involving foreign investment tax

Across Europe, Middle East and Africa, deal volumes are expected to fall slightly in 2019, but there are some strong sectors bucking this trend. Real estate is powering ahead despite significant upcoming changes in the UK and Germany, while other companies are looking to insurance to get deals through, writes Joe Stanley-Smith.

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Joe manages ITR’s online and print coverage, and the publication’s events worldwide. He covers a range of tax issues affecting multinational corporations, particularly indirect tax matters and case studies.

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