Singapore lays down new rules for capital allowances The Singapore Court of Appeal has issued a ruling that will assist taxpayers in determining whether an asset constitutes a plant when making a capital allowance claim. By Jack Grocott February 25 2011
China overturns bid for tax-free reorganisation A dispute in China has given taxpayers a practical example of how the country determines reasonable commercial purpose. By Jack Grocott February 23 2011
Singapore budget delivers incentives Singapore tax professionals got what they wished for as the annual budget delivered incentives and R&D initiatives to boost the country’s competitiveness in the region. By Jack Grocott February 22 2011
GST delays anger taxpayers before Indian budget India’s taxpayers are expected to vent their anger towards the government later this month after many fear yet another delay in the implementation of a goods and service tax (GST)... By Jack Grocott February 11 2011
Vodafone high court hearing deferred The Bombay High Court has deferred a hearing on Vodafone’s petition against the tax authorities until the long running dispute is settled at the Supreme Court later this year. By Jack Grocott February 10 2011
India offers relief for satellite providers Delhi High Court has given global satellite providers some good news after ruling that charges received by a foreign satellite operator from its customers cannot be characterised as royalty. By Jack Grocott February 03 2011
Incentives top Singapore budget wish-list Tax professionals in Singapore want to see a reduction in the corporate tax rate and better research and development (R&D) incentives when the budget is announced on February 18. By Jack Grocott February 03 2011
China's resource tax to go nationwide China's finance minister has confirmed that, after a successful six month trial, the country's first resource tax is to be rolled out nationwide over the next five years. By Jack Grocott January 31 2011
Case sheds light on future for Chinese transfer pricing A recent transfer pricing dispute in China has reiterated the country’s shift from enforcement and administration towards complex transfer pricing issues and alignment with internationally recognised practices. By Jack Grocott January 26 2011
Case sheds light on future for Chinese transfer pricing A recent transfer pricing dispute in China has reiterated the country’s shift from enforcement and administration towards complex transfer pricing issues and alignment with internationally recognised practices. By Jack Grocott January 26 2011
