Expert Analysis

Foreign companies operating in Libya face source-based taxation even without a local presence. Multinationals must understand compliance obligations, withholding risks, and treaty relief to avoid costly surprises

While UN proposals to shift airline taxation from a residence-based system to a source-state one are not set in stone, ex-British Airways CEO Willie Walsh warns they would increase costs and complexity

Experts from law firm Kennedys outline the key tax disputes trends set to define 2026, ranging from increased enforcement to continued tariff drama and AI usage

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

Antonio 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

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

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

Monika Marta Dziedzic and Paweł Wyciślik of MDDP outline how 2026 marks a shift towards digital tax compliance in Poland, with mandatory e-invoicing, enhanced reporting obligations, and targeted reforms shaping the year ahead