Only one way out: Simplifying CFC regimes

July 10 2019

The number of countries adopting controlled foreign corporation (CFC) regimes has complicated business operations and forced them to change. Danish Mehboob talks to taxpayers who are trying to avoid getting lost in the labyrinth of multiple tax risks and unexpected audits.

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Danish Mehboob

Senior Reporter ITR

Danish reports on all matters of direct tax and BEPS. He covers a range of tax issues in these areas and what multinationals are doing to manage the tax burdens. Danish also specialises in tax technology and data management.

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