Digital businesses get one-stop shop for EU VAT From January 2015, place of supply rules will change and a one-stop service for VAT registration will be introduced for suppliers of digital services in the EU. By Aaran Fronda June 11 2014
VAT on e-commerce hits foreign suppliers to South Africa As of this month, foreign companies that supply electronic services must register as VAT vendors. By Aaran Fronda June 10 2014
New Zealand’s Greens vow to introduce carbon tax The Green Party in New Zealand no longer believes in the “failed” emissions trading scheme (ETS) and wants to replace it with a NZ$25 ($21) a tonne carbon tax. By Aaran Fronda June 04 2014
Upper Tribunal turns down Next’s tax relief claim The UK’s largest clothing retailer has had its multi-million pound claim rejected for the second time by a tax tribunal. By Aaran Fronda June 04 2014
CII urges Indian government to implement GST early The business community has welcomed new prime minister Narendra Modi’s rise to power, and now the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hoping his government will increase efforts to establish... By Aaran Fronda June 04 2014
Clause in Indian DTAA encourages greater investment from Singapore The limitation-of-benefit clause in the India-Singapore treaty, offers greater clarity and comfort for investors residing in the country, helping to make Singapore India's top source of foreign direct investment. By Aaran Fronda June 01 2014
GE's Chris Needham discusses new OECD VAT guidelines The new OECD VAT guidelines were signed by 86 countries, in Tokyo, Japan, in April. Chris Needham, global VAT/GST director for General Electric offers his views on what the guidance... By Aaran Fronda May 27 2014
Vodafone and Nokia switch tactics in attempt to resolve Indian tax disputes The telecoms multinationals have issued notices of arbitration in a bid to end lengthy tax litigation with India. By Aaran Fronda May 21 2014