Egypt: Banks made exempt from VAT Egyptian finance minister Amr Al-Garhi has decided to make banking services exempt from the country's new VAT. By Amelia Schwanke May 26 2016
Revised India-Mauritius treaty ends decade-long tax debate The protocol to amend the India-Mauritius tax treaty has been enacted. What can investors expect? By Amelia Schwanke May 26 2016
Q&A with RELX Group The global head of group tax at RELX Group talks to ITR about his role and the desired qualities of a tax professional. By Amelia Schwanke May 26 2016
Taxing concerns over Brexit: VAT perspective With a referendum looming, UK voters are now under pressure to decide whether to remain in the EU. By Amelia Schwanke May 26 2016
Allen & Overy gains new compliance partner Daniela Trötscher will join Allen & Overy's tax practice, in its Frankfurt office, as a partner from June 1. By Amelia Schwanke May 25 2016
New head of tax at EY in the Channel Islands Wendy Martin has extended her role as partner at EY's Channel Islands office. She will take over as head of tax for the firm, replacing Peter Willey who has returned... By Amelia Schwanke May 19 2016
Tax controversy partner joins Norton Roes Fulbright Chuck Hurley will join Norton Rose Fulbright in its Washington DC office as a partner. By Amelia Schwanke May 19 2016
Travers Smith promotes senior associate Elena Rowlands has been promoted to partner at Travers Smith in London, effective from July 1. By Amelia Schwanke May 18 2016
Withers to open tax practice in Dubai Withers have announced that it will open a tax office in Dubai following the hire of tax specialist Stijn Janssen. By Amelia Schwanke May 17 2016
ELP's internal promotions ELP has promoted Harsh Shah, Kumar Visalaksh, Hardik Modh, Jitendra Motwani, Karthik Sundaram and Ranjeet Mahtani to partners of its tax department. By Amelia Schwanke May 17 2016