MNEs struggle with ‘fragmented’ indirect tax developments in APAC Businesses are struggling to manage indirect tax compliance in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as countries take different approaches to increasing reporting requirements and modernising their processes. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 19 2020
Tax Relief Because tax doesn’t have to be taxing. A less-than-serious look back at some of the quirkier tax stories from the past month. By Josh White & Mattias Cruz Cano February 17 2020
MNEs aligning with local laws as EU’s VAT ‘quick fixes’ cause confusion Companies are trying to minimise their tax risks by aligning their compliance obligations with the domestic legislation of EU member countries because the EU’s VAT “quick fixes” are not in... By Mattias Cruz Cano February 17 2020
UK-EU frictionless trade will end in 2020 The UK government has confirmed it will introduce import checks on EU goods after the Brexit transition period ends, but companies are concerned about the increased compliance burden. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 11 2020
Companies awaiting Italian DST clarity should file ruling procedure now Businesses that think they might be within the scope of Italy’s digital services tax (DST) should file a ruling procedure pre-emptively while they await further clarification on its implementation. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 10 2020
MNEs react well to India’s repeal of DDT and faceless appeals The removal of the dividend distribution tax (DDT) could encourage foreign companies to expand their operations in the country, although there is some nervousness around the proposed faceless appeals. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 07 2020
MNEs fear India’s TCS on goods will increase compliance burden Foreign companies operating in India are worried that a tax collection at source (TCS) extension on goods announced in India’s 2020 budget will increase their compliance burden. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 06 2020
MNEs frustrated with Poland’s SAF-T changes Companies operating in Poland are frustrated with the changes to the standard audit file for tax (SAF-T) coinciding with the introduction of other domestic and regional requirements. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 05 2020
Survey: Will Brazil tax reform be approved in 2020? Take our short survey to share your opinion on the likelihood of Brazil passing its indirect tax reform in 2020 and which reform bill has the best chance. By Mattias Cruz Cano February 03 2020
Countries say GloBE policy design needs more work Some countries are pushing for improvements in the policy design of the global anti-base erosion (GloBE) proposal under pillar two and do not agree with the minimum tax measures, the... By Mattias Cruz Cano January 31 2020
