AUTUMN STATEMENT: UK raises bank levy and continues objection to FTT George Osborne, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, today raised the UK bank levy and reiterated his objection to the UK introducing a financial transactions tax (FTT). By Matthew Gilleard November 29 2011
REACTION: Why InterContinental welcomes the UK GAAR proposals Following last week’s release of a final review into the feasibility of a UK GAAR, the reactions have been wide-ranging, with some fearing the possibility of added complexity and uncertainty. By Matthew Gilleard November 29 2011
Fiji reduces corporate tax rate The Fijian government on Friday slashed the country’s corporate tax rate from 28% to 20%. By Matthew Gilleard November 28 2011
Ten things you need to know about the UK GAAR proposals The issue of a general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in the UK has been long-discussed. Now that Graham Aaronson QC has submitted his final report on the feasibility of a UK... By Matthew Gilleard November 22 2011
Ten things you need to know about the UK GAAR proposals The issue of a general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in the UK has been long-discussed. Now that Graham Aaronson QC has submitted his final report on the feasibility of a UK... By Matthew Gilleard November 22 2011
TREATY ANALYSIS: Netherlands-Hong Kong DTA The double taxation avoidance treaty (DTA) between Hong Kong and the Netherlands, signed last year, will enter into force in 2012 and will increase the tax planning opportunities for companies... By Matthew Gilleard November 22 2011
ANALYSIS: US debate on territorial tax system rumbles on Following House Ways & Means Committee chairman Dave Camp’s (Rep-MI) release of a discussion draft proposal to reform the US corporate tax regime in late October, several hearings have taken... By Matthew Gilleard November 22 2011
Top tax issues to be aware of with Australian covered bonds The first Australian covered bonds were issued last week, allowing all Australian banks, credit unions and building societies to access cheaper sources of funding, but there are tax implications, warn... By Matthew Gilleard November 22 2011
UK GAAR report submitted to government Graham Aaronson QC has submitted his final report on the feasibility of a general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) to the UK government, stating that a broad spectrum GAAR would undermine certainty... By Matthew Gilleard November 21 2011
REACTION: Why the UK GAAR report raises issues of complexity and certainty The report into the proposed UK general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) has been submitted to the government. The report raises various concerns and most stakeholders have reacted by speaking out against... By Matthew Gilleard November 21 2011
