This content is from: Portugal Portuguese tax change promises asset-backed surge The Portuguese government has released a revision to securitization laws that will encourage many more deals in the country June 30 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax National rules block EU funds market Tax laws on investment funds in some of Europe's most dominant economies could be in breach of European law, preventing the development of a regional market June 30 2001
This content is from: Russia Russia slashes corporate profit levy Russia's lower house of parliament has approved a draft law to cut corporate profit tax by 11%, to reduce the incentive for companies to look for ways to avoid paying tax June 29 2001
This content is from: United States WTO rebuffs US tax breaks again The World Trade Organization has upheld an EU complaint worth $4 billion against tax breaks the US grants its exporters, just seven months after the US reformed its Foreign Sales Corporations regime June 28 2001
This content is from: United States UN report urges global reforms A UN report has suggested reforms to global tax practices, including the creation of an international body to fight tax evasion June 28 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Tax - London 3-5 years pqe Big money and fantastic opportunities for a tax lawyer from large London firm! Large west coast US firm seeks bright, ambitious lawyer to work on varied corporate tax work with UK and US partners. Good... June 28 2001
This content is from: Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong viewed as Chinese laundering vehicle Hong Kong could be the target for illegal flight capital from mainland China June 23 2001
This content is from: Belgium EU information sharing to combat VAT fraud The European Commission is calling for greater cooperation and exchange of information between member states to combat VAT fraud in the region June 23 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Tax - London 1-3 years pqe Opportunity to join the tax team of one of the nicest US firms in London. Rapidly growing practice seeks dynamic, right and outgoing personalities to fit into the team-oriented culture. Ful... June 21 2001
This content is from: United States False auditing costs Arthur Andersen $7 million The US securities regulator has demanded $7 million from Arthur Andersen, on account of false and misleading financial audits, and breaches of professional codes of conduct June 20 2001
This content is from: Russia Denton charts central Asian course with Andersen Legal chief Denton Wilde Sapte’s commitment to central Asia is paying off as the UK firm welcomes its latest recruit: the former head of Andersen Legal’s Moscow office June 20 2001
This content is from: United States US securities regulator to cut fees Cuts to the fees charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for capital markets deals will save companies and investors around $8 billion over the next five years. IFLR's Tom Nicholson reports June 19 2001
This content is from: South Korea South Korea plans internet sales tax From January next year, sales transactions carried out over the internet in South Korea will be subject to value-added tax June 14 2001
This content is from: United States OECD seeks US agreement on offshore havens The OECD has made some progress in discussions with the US over the organization’s drive against tax evasion. After a meeting of the OECD’s Forum on Harmful Tax Practices in June, the US expressed its support for some... June 14 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax OECD tells governments to improve efficiency The OECD has called for governments to concentrate on more efficient tax policies June 12 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Tax (London) 3 years pqe to £100,000 We have instruction from a number of the London offices of US firms seeking bright, technically able and personable corporate and finance tax lawyers. Some are "greenfield" sites, in others... June 09 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Corporate Tax - US firm (London) NQ-3 years pqe to £90,000 Fantastic opportunity to work at this leading US law firm in London. Work will be advising on UK tax law and will be broad-ranging including the tax aspects of M A, finance and capital market... June 09 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Securitization body urges European harmonization The European Securitisation Forum has outlined the need for regulatory harmonization to bring greater efficiency to the market June 09 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax UK to crack down on Belize tax breaks The UK’s international development secretary, Clare Short, is preparing to demand an end to tax breaks in Belize that interfere with the country’s efforts to reduce poverty, according to a report in The Guardian newsp... June 09 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Corporate Tax (London) 1-4 years pqe to £70,000 Opportunity to join the renowned tax team of this truly international firm. Young partners, super support for assistants and sensible hours make this an attractive move. Scottish and Irish qu... June 09 2001
This content is from: Japan US calls for Japanese M&A change The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan has called for the liberalization of laws preventing foreign firms from participating in tax-free stock-for-stock M&A schemes June 07 2001
This content is from: United States Milton Friedman criticizes OECD initiative Milton Friedman, the Nobel prize-winning economist, has criticized the OECD's drive against the harmful tax practices of tax havens June 05 2001
This content is from: China China to harmonize taxation of foreign and domestic companies June 05 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Tax Partner From £180,000 Major Wall street practice which has cautiously but successfully grown over the last 10 years has an opportunity for an ambitious corporate or finance tax lawyer. One of the most profitable partnerships in the world. ... June 02 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Corporate partner to £150,000 One of the UK's leading commercial firms seeks senior lawyers to work on top quality work within a dynamic team. Main areas of specialising include corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency, tax and pens... June 02 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Corporate Tax NQ - 4 years pqe to £65, 000 World class law firm. Extensive liaison with worldwide offices advising investment banks on the tax aspects of takeover bids, privatisations, domestic and international equity offerings and regulatory issues. Ref: 15... June 02 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Corporate Tax to £160,000 This young and focused team delivers a first-class, cost-effective and unstuffy service by ensuring that it communicates its innovative tax planning advice in a user friendly and commercial manner. Work includes struc... June 02 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax UK bondholders may pay extra tax High-income equity-linked bondholders may be liable to pay income tax if the UK Inland Revenue gets its way June 02 2001
