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Why tax inversions have been so prevalent in the life sciences industry

Sophie Harding
September 25, 2014
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Tax inversions have been rife throughout all industries but none more so than in life sciences. The structure of life sciences companies and the ease at which intellectual property (IP) can be moved contribute to the industry’s suitability for tax inversions.

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