Companies recognise negative reputational impact of tax planning, says Taxand report Companies in Europe are increasingly aware of, and concerned about, the effect of tax planning exposure on their company reputation, a survey conducted by Taxand shows. By Matthew Gilleard September 04 2012
Indian Prime Minister’s Shome committee urges GAAR delay In welcome news for investors, the committee appointed by the Indian government to assess the merits of general anti-avoidance rules (GAAR) in the country, led by Parthasarathi Shome, has recommended... By Matthew Gilleard September 04 2012
Analysing the Germany-Spain DTA TREATY ANALYSIS: The old double taxation avoidance agreement between Germany and Spain was signed nearly half a century ago, so it made sense when on February 3 2011, the two... By Matthew Gilleard September 03 2012
How to choose branches or subsidiaries in your corporate structure A constant issue faced by multinational taxpayers is whether branches or subsidiaries are a more useful and flexible part of the corporate structure and in what circumstances it is appropriate... By Matthew Gilleard September 02 2012
Canada presses ahead with corporate tax reforms The Canadian government has released a document containing draft legislative proposals for a range of corporate tax reforms. By Matthew Gilleard August 28 2012
Analysing the Canada-Australia DTA TREATY ANALYSIS: Last month Australia and Canada announced they are in the process of renegotiating the double tax avoidance treaty between the two countries. By Matthew Gilleard August 28 2012
Chidambaram’s comments put future of India’s DTC in doubt India’s new Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram has cast doubt over the future of the Direct Taxes Code (DTC), and now advisers say it may be permanently shelved. By Matthew Gilleard August 28 2012
UK government urged to implement country-by-country tax reporting A report from the UK Parliament’s International Development Committee has highlighted the importance of tax collection in developing countries, demanding greater transparency and country-by-country reporting. By Matthew Gilleard August 27 2012
Romney’s Paul Ryan pick sharpens US VAT debate Now that Paul Ryan has been confirmed as Mitt Romney’s running mate in November’s US presidential election, the focus on his tax policy ideas will intensify dramatically. By Matthew Gilleard August 23 2012
