Expert Analysis

Read this month's special features on Germany, Brexit and Mexico

When it comes to Brexit, the answers to whether the UK’s departure from the EU is signed, sealed, and delivered are no, no and most definitely not – but that doesn’t mean that businesses are sitting back and waiting for direction. Tim Sarson, tax partner, and Sarah Beeraje, senior manager of international tax, of KPMG UK discuss how businesses have reacted to the UK’s vote to leave the EU.

The European Commission re-launched its proposal to introduce a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) on October 25 2016, with the aim of creating a level playing field for multinationals in Europe and creating a simple and pro-business tax environment. Sandy Bhogal, head of tax in London, and Kitty Swanson, associate, of law firm Mayer Brown give their opinion on the plan and whether this attempt may succeed.

Taxpayers may have to refine their approach in staving off tax controversy. A podcast held by ITR in collaboration with CMS explains why audits and tax litigation may never be the same

Join Deloitte and insightsoftware on November 4 for a free ITR webinar exploring how operational transfer pricing transformation can streamline data, improve compliance, and integrate business and financial processes across multinational organisations

How can tax leaders enhance process ownership, manage distributed teams, and balance talent with technology? James Paul of Deloitte UK presents valuable insights from the Tax Transformation Trends 2025 report

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

Raghav Rajeev and Nimrah Ali of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan analyse the approaches taken by taxpayers and Indian judicial bodies on contested tax payments under the country’s goods and services tax law

Bernardo Mesquita of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados examines how AI can enhance tax administration efficiency while raising significant transparency, accountability, and taxpayer-rights concerns that governments must address

Tiago Marreiros Moreira, Rita Simão Luís, and Nadine Gomes of VdA analyse how recent EU VAT and energy tax developments shape electric mobility, highlighting opportunities from CJEU rulings and challenges of multi-layered tax frameworks