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This content is from: China

China revises advertising tax rates

China may revise the rate of tax imposed on advertising following a sharp slowdown in the growth of company spending on the area
May 31 2001
This content is from: Belgium

Prodi calls for European tax

Romano Prodi, president of the European Commission, has called for a European tax to finance the EU budget
May 31 2001
This content is from: China

KPMG forms Chinese Tax Center of Excellence

KPMG has set up a new team in New York to advise clients on Chinese tax law
May 31 2001
This content is from: Thailand

Thailand plans VAT incentives for manufacturers
May 31 2001
This content is from: Switzerland

World Trade Organization head to urge global e-commerce rules

The incoming head of the World Trade Organization has called for global electronic commerce rules
May 30 2001
This content is from: Thailand

Thailand to cut corporate tax
May 30 2001
This content is from: New Zealand

New Zealand shuns calls for corporate tax cuts
May 30 2001
This content is from: Germany

Linklaters strengthens German team

Linklaters Oppenhoff & Radler has hired German auditor and tax adviser Markus Sellmann as managing director in the firm's Cologne office
May 26 2001
This content is from: United States

US treasury secretary aims to abolish corporate tax

Paul O’Neill, the US treasury secretary, has said he would like to eliminate corporate tax, saying businesses simply pass their tax costs to consumers through the prices of their goods and services
May 24 2001
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Freshfields builds US tax team for structured finance growth

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is strengthening its US tax capability to service structured finance work
May 23 2001
This content is from: Belgium

Commission denies tax harmonization agenda

The European Commission has denied claims by the UK’s Conservative Party about plans to harmonize taxes throughout Europe
May 23 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax

Oxfam calls for windfall tax on coffee companies

Oxfam is calling for a windfall tax on the world’s largest coffee companies to fund the disposal of 15 million bags of low-grade coffee
May 23 2001
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Jersey considers tax reform in response to OECD initiative

Jersey is considering tax reforms in response to the OECD’s “harmful tax practices” initiative
May 19 2001
This content is from: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan plans reforms to attract foreign investment

The Azeri minister for economic development has indicated that more tax reforms are on the government’s agenda. These will build on the country’s overhaul of its tax system in January, and are aimed at luring foreign ...
May 19 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax

UK cautions EU over internet tax

The UK government is trying to discourage other EU countries from imposing VAT on digital products sold online
May 19 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax

Ernst & Young re-brands US law arm for NY launch

McKee Nelson, Ernst & Young plans to open a New York office in the next two months, but the firm will change its name to comply with the rules of the New York Bar
May 17 2001
This content is from: Netherlands

Netherlands eases rules for multinationals

The Netherlands Supreme Court has recently announced decisions on the participation exemption and fiscal unity regime. Multinationals take note. By Corina van Lindonk and Mark van der Linden, Deloitte & Touche, Rotter...
May 16 2001
This content is from: United States

Twelve-lawyer team quits Sidley Austin Brown & Wood

A team of 12 capital markets, structured finance and M&A lawyers — including five partners — has left Sidley Austin Brown & Wood to join McKee Nelson, Ernst & Young in Washington DC
May 15 2001
This content is from: Switzerland

CSFB structures tax-efficient bond issue for Euro markets
May 12 2001
This content is from: United States

Legislators urge end to US loophole for insurers
May 12 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax

UK under pressure for windfall tax on oil companies

The UK government has come under increasing pressure to impose a windfall tax on oil companies, following record profit announcements by BP and Shell
May 12 2001
This content is from: Belgium

Belgian finance minister calls for EU tax

Belgium's finance minister has called for direct EU taxes to fund the Union's budget expenses, and has said the issue will be on the agenda at a summit of EU leaders in December
May 12 2001
This content is from: Singapore

Singapore legislates for hi-tech growth

Significant exemptions from withholding tax were offered to Singapore’s software importers in the recent budget speech. While some legal issues remain unresolved, increased certainty should boost this area. By Kenny F...
May 10 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax

London - Tax

Partnership Expanding US practice is looking for a senior assistant/partner with M&A and general commercial experience to head it's tax group. The partnership is expanding it's tax capability and as the work is mostl...
May 10 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax

What next for UK mixers?

When changes to the ‘mixer’ regime were set in progress, UK corporations were left with a narrowing range of planning options. Some possibilities for a Dutch resident mixer are considered here. By Gay Deuchar and Fran...
May 10 2001
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London - Tax

Partnership Tax practice of popular London firm covering all aspects of corporate taxation, share options schemes, structuring acquisitions, disposals and MBOs, group tax, tax treaties and VAT. The role requires a mi...
May 10 2001
This content is from: United States

US support crucial for tax-haven sanctions, says UK adviser

OECD sanctions against blacklisted tax havens could hinge on the willingness of the US administration to lead the crackdown against harmful practices, according to a leading UK tax partner
May 05 2001
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London - Tax (US firm)

4-5 years pqe Unstoppable US practice seeks to expand its tax group. UK tax expertise essential. Knowledge of European/ Scandinavian tax regimes an added bonus. Very profitable firm. Impressive practice. Here to stay...
May 05 2001
This content is from: Hong Kong SAR

Asia’s leading tax advisers

Over-complexity and over-simplicity are just two of the evils marring the sophistication of tax regimes in many Asian jurisdictions. The following article looks at how variety spices up the business of tax advice in A...
May 03 2001
This content is from: Brazil

Brazil reforms foreign investment tax
May 03 2001
This content is from: Germany

Germany attacks international stock option plans

An increasing number of multinationals are implementing their stock option plans in Germany. There are both benefits for employees and tax consequences for the local German subsidiary. By Hans-Jörg Fischer, Deloitte &...
May 03 2001
This content is from: Cambodia

Asian-nations body grants tax break to new members
May 03 2001

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