Expert Analysis

In December 2017, US President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) which became effective immediately. Oliver Wehnert and Christian Ehlermann of EY explore the tax consequences for Germany.

Bela Sheth Mao and Parul Anand of Deloitte India explore the anti-profiteering provisions in India’s GST law and make suggestions as to how businesses should deal with its effects.

As the US has tried to ‘level the playing field’ with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017, coupled with additional complexities and subjective interpretations around the world, it is time to reflect upon legal entity simplification.

Interview with Candy Ye Tang, tax and business advisory leader, Deloitte China

Interview with Adham Hafoudh, partner, Tax & Legal, Deloitte Czech Republic

A recent ruling curbs formalistic proof requirements in EU cross-border pension fund taxation while strengthening the substance over form and ‘equality of arms’ concepts, say João Rodrigues, Liliana Piedade, and Francisco Ludovino Reis of Cuatrecasas

David Hamzah Damian of DDTC Consulting examines recent procedural changes in Indonesia’s tax disputes process and the Supreme Court’s stance on tax evidence, highlighting key implications for taxpayers facing audits, objections, and appeals

Eddie Morris, Josep Serrano Torres, and Jen Breeze of Deloitte compare transfer pricing controversies in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, highlighting how DEMPE functions, regulation, and intangibles drive both common themes and sector-specific challenges

Carlos Serrano Palacio and Szymon Wlazlowski of Deloitte examine how transfer pricing complexities arise in special purpose vehicle investments and outline key considerations in navigating their unique risk, substance, and valuation challenges

Julien Lamotte of Deloitte Luxembourg explains how the new regime positions the country as a leading destination for alternative investment funds while providing tax-efficient treatment

Federico Vincenti and Carola Valente Della Rovere of Valente Associati GEB Partners/Crowe Valente explain how Italy classifies payments for software distribution and the potential consequences in the event of a tax audit

Sofia Araújo Alves of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados explains the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’s transition to its definitive phase, highlighting new compliance requirements, thresholds, and regulatory simplifications