Fewer audits expected from India’s revised safe harbour rules India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes has revised the safe harbour rules of September 2013 on international transactions in an effort to curb transfer pricing audits and prolonged disputes. By Lena Angvik June 13 2017
BaseFirma joins Duff & Phelps’s transfer pricing alliance Duff & Phelps has announced that BaseFirma will be joining its transfer pricing alliance, strengthening in particular the firm’s presence in Latin America. By Lena Angvik June 12 2017
Companies urged to follow up on MLI implications Companies are advised to check for relevant changes to their respective domestic laws following the signing of the OECD’s multilateral instrument (MLI) by 76 countries with much fanfare on Wednesday. By Lena Angvik June 08 2017
Worry for multinationals in India as TP case on AMP expenses indicates new direction A transfer pricing case involving advertisement, marketing and promotional (AMP) expenses has seen Indian tax tribunals go against recent court decisions, signalling a shift in the approach the bright line... By Lena Angvik June 01 2017
EU Council adopts directive to crack down on hybrid mismatches The Council of the European Union has acted on BEPS Action 2 after adopting a directive to clamp down on the use of hybrid mismatch arrangements and halt corporate tax... By Lena Angvik May 30 2017
EU finance ministers agree on dispute resolution procedures Good news for businesses, which could see lower compliance costs after the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) this week agreed on a new system for resolving double taxation... By Lena Angvik May 25 2017
Enter now for the Americas Tax Awards 2017 Private-practice, in-house and individual awards are up for grabs at this year's Americas Tax Awards. By Lena Angvik May 24 2017
Chevron may be denied appeal as ATO targets high-risk MNEs Chevron has announced it will appeal its A$300 million ($226 million) tax bill after its Federal Court loss last month, but with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) setting its sights... By Lena Angvik May 23 2017
Duff & Phelps acquires TP firm Quantera Global Asia Holding Duff & Phelps has acquired Asia-Pacific transfer pricing firm Quantera Global Asia Holding, adding more than 25 TP professionals to its practices. By Lena Angvik May 22 2017
Creel, Garcia-Cuellar, Aiza y Enriquez launches TP services Mexican firm Creel, Garcia-Cuellar, Aiza y Enriquez now offers transfer pricing services, and has hired Laura Frias as TP counsel, as well as a team of specialised associates. By Lena Angvik May 22 2017