House of Lords says UK tax code is not working The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has published a report which states that the UK tax system is not working and needs an urgent review. By Matthew Gilleard August 07 2013
Australian Economic Statement reveals extra funding for ATO Australian Treasurer Chris Bowen last week released his Economic Statement which details the economic outlook for Australia. The statement reveals extra funding for the tax authority, as well as outlining... By Matthew Gilleard August 06 2013
Australia keen to lead way on BEPS issues Australia is gearing up to try and achieve meaningful outcomes on action to tackle base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) during its chairmanship of the G20 next year. By Matthew Gilleard July 30 2013
Portugal expected to unveil tax reform proposals Portugal is on the verge of revealing a comprehensive tax reform plan which could see the corporate tax rate reduced to 18%. By Matthew Gilleard July 30 2013
The OECD’s BEPS report: How did others react? Now the dust from last week’s G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Moscow is beginning to settle, the question is to what extent the OECD’s action plan for tackling base erosion... By Matthew Gilleard July 23 2013
PART II: The UK as a business hub – drawbacks and future direction Part I of this analysis of the UK as a business hub looked at many of the aspects that make the UK a favourable jurisdiction in which to conduct business. By Matthew Gilleard July 19 2013
OECD reveals BEPS Action Plan at G20 meeting in Moscow The OECD Action Plan for tackling base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) was unveiled this morning at the G20 meeting of finance ministers in Moscow. By Matthew Gilleard July 19 2013
Australia introduces tax break for infrastructure investment Australia’s Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury, has released a joint statement with Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding a new tax incentive to drive private investment in infrastructure. By Matthew Gilleard July 17 2013
Chevron-YPF joint venture prompts tax deal for Argentine energy sector Argentina this week announced a new tax deal for energy exporters, which would allow companies to export 20% of oil and gas tax-free if certain conditions are met. By Matthew Gilleard July 17 2013
Why the UK is an attractive business location The UK has done much to reform its corporate tax regime over the past 10 years, evidenced most recently by the announcement of a further corporate tax cut – to... By Matthew Gilleard July 17 2013
