Vietnam’s tax reforms spell headaches for business Vietnam plans to hike its VAT rate for the first time since the tax was introduced, bring in thin capitalisation rules and introduce a sugar tax. By Anjana Haines August 31 2017
The world’s best tax controversy leaders revealed The seventh edition of the Tax Controversy Leaders guide has been released, with more than 300 new names and seven additional countries this year. By Anjana Haines August 29 2017
Australia left behind as MNEs chase competitive tax regimes Facebook and Microsoft have been forced to change their operating structures in Australia to avoid being caught by tough tax avoidance laws, but could simply amending tax rates and incentivising... By Anjana Haines August 24 2017
Luxembourg: New BEPS-compliant IP regime to open up opportunities Luxembourg has released draft legislation on its intellectual property (IP) box regime that could offer more benefits to companies’ R&D activities. By Anjana Haines August 23 2017
Diageo falls victim to France’s tougher tax stance A tax battle with Google is clearly not enough for the French tax authority. Now it is engaging British drinks giant Diageo as it tries to shut down the tax... By Anjana Haines August 16 2017
Boost for HMRC after first GAAR ruling Companies using employee benefits trusts to reward their employees need to review their structures after the first ruling from the UK’s GAAR panel went in favour of HMRC and reinforced... By Anjana Haines August 09 2017
Q&A: Maltese Finance Minister Edward Scicluna surveys a changing EU tax landscape Malta’s Finance Minister Edward Scicluna talks to Anjana Haines about the country’s achievements and his hopes for the future, EU taxation and international tax initiatives. By Anjana Haines August 07 2017
Corporates must brace themselves for South Africa’s big tax measures The Treasury’s draft laws, detailing their budget proposals, reveal the government’s plan to curb the use of buyback schemes, tackle dividend stripping and extend the CFC rules, among others, which... By Anjana Haines July 26 2017
Acacia’s $190 billion Tanzania tax bill sends shockwaves through mining sector In a situation that could not get much worse for Tanzania’s biggest mining company, Acacia Mining has been handed a tax bill for $190 billion in alleged unpaid taxes and... By Anjana Haines July 25 2017
HMRC hails success of controversial APNs UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has won every court challenge against its controversial accelerated payment notices (APNs) issued to individuals and businesses under enquiry for tax avoidance. By Anjana Haines July 21 2017
