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Direct Tax
Geopolitical rivalry is reshaping global tax cooperation, as the OECD’s minimum tax framework fragments and the EU grapples with the ensuing legal fallout
April 6, 2026
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Chile’s revamped GAAR marks a shift toward structural scrutiny, pushing MNEs to strengthen tax governance, economic substance and compliance strategies -
While the IBS incorporates taxable events previously covered by state and municipal taxes, its governance and operational logic represent a significant departure from the legacy model
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MNEs now face a shift from modelling to execution as the side‑by‑side deal forces tax teams to upgrade systems, harmonise data, and prevent costly pillar two mismatches
Sponsored Features
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Sponsored by CuatrecasasJosé Maria Cabral Sacadura and Vicente Pirrone of Cuatrecasas analyse the Sofina line of CJEU case law and assess when Portuguese withholding tax rules entitle foreign loss‑making companies to reimbursement
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Sponsored by DeloitteOlebogeng Ramatlhodi, Africa indirect tax leader, Deloitte Africa
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Sponsored by DeloitteInterview with Marjolijn van der Wal, partner, indirect tax, Deloitte Netherlands
Special Focus
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Sponsored by EY Central AmericaAntonio Ruiz and Alejandra Arguedas of EY Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic explain how tax, geopolitical factors, and trade agreements shape foreign investment in Central America, offering guidance for companies navigating the region
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Sponsored by DDTC ConsultingDavid 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
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Sponsored by DeloitteEddie 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
Local Insights
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Sponsored by GNV ConsultingEndy Arya Yoga and Welly Armantha Napitupulu of GNV Consulting summarise recent updates in Indonesia’s tax system, including new debt-related guidelines in the customs and excise sectors and import policy changes
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Sponsored by MachadoGabriel Caldiron Rezende of Machado Associados discusses a highly questionable manoeuvre by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service to boost tax collection, despite a decision by the Federal Supreme Court
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Sponsored by CuatrecasasAndré Areias and Liliana Piedade of Cuatrecasas report on a preliminary ruling request by the Portuguese Arbitral Court and consider the decision’s expected impact on taxpayers
