German utilities to reclaim billions in tax after nuclear tax ruling The German government has been dealt a blow after the top court ruled a controversial nuclear tax as unconstitutional. By Anjana Haines June 09 2017
Who benefits from carbon tax increases? A recent report calls for a global effort to save the planet by introducing high carbon taxes, but will tough tax measures work and who will gain from them? By Anjana Haines June 08 2017
Corporate tax risks in developed nations grow Tax executives have ranked the UK, US and Australia as having surpassed emerging markets, putting the countries among the top five tax risk countries as geopolitical events and uncertainty surrounding... By Anjana Haines June 07 2017
Swiss panel adopts recommendations for revised corporate tax reform proposals The steering body responsible for preparing a new plan for Swiss corporate tax reform has presented its objectives and recommendations for a revised plan, called Tax Proposal 17 (TP17). By Anjana Haines June 06 2017
Spain and Cape Verde sign DTA Spain and Cape Verde have signed an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (DTA) to boost economic relations and provide legal certainty for businesses. By Anjana Haines June 06 2017
Global turnover to determine Swiss VAT application from 2018 Foreign businesses will soon have to charge and remit VAT to the Swiss tax authorities after the Federal Council decided on the enactment date of the revised VAT Act. By Anjana Haines June 02 2017
Canada backs down in BP tax case The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has said it will not appeal the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision on tax information disclosure that went in favour of BP Canada. By Anjana Haines June 02 2017