MNEs need clarity on Indonesia’s digital services VAT One tax head at a multinational technology company discusses the key issues with Indonesia’s VAT on digital services, clear separation of digital transactions and how trade tensions affect interactions with... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 07 2020
Survey: Tax and the environment Take our short anonymous survey to share your views on the relationship between tax and the environment, discussing perceptions, attitudes and the necessary next steps to fight environmental damage through... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 01 2020
How tax heads have overcome remote working obstacles Heads of tax have adapted to various demands raised by restrictions to combat COVID-19, noting that effective communication and streamlining workflows have been key in running the department. By Mattias Cruz Cano July 01 2020
Crisis recovery tax incentives could lead to BEPS 3.0 As countries provide incentives to attract foreign investment, the OECD may have to readdress the BEPS framework in the post-COVID future. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 30 2020
India’s expanded equalisation levy risks scaring away MNEs India’s decision to expand the scope of the equalisation levy risks chasing away multinational enterprises (MNEs) at a time when the country is trying to revive the crisis-stricken economy. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 24 2020
Tax authorities more open to audit negotiation Some cash-strapped tax administrations are choosing to close audits and settle disputes instead of pursuing court battles, suggesting that collaboration will trump confrontation post-pandemic. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 24 2020
ITR helps MNEs see the ‘bigger picture’ Multinational enterprises (MNEs) say that having access to ITR helps them be aware of tax news around the world, understand key trends, and feeds into decision-making. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 22 2020
MNEs surprised by UK’s rejection of Brexit extension Tax heads have been surprised by the UK government’s decision to reject an extension to Brexit negotiations amid the coronavirus crisis, although the country has deferred customs changes for six... By Mattias Cruz Cano June 17 2020
Indonesia may rethink VAT on digital services Indonesia may reconsider its decision to levy VAT on digital goods and services in a bid to increase international competitiveness and attract foreign investment to support economic recovery. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 16 2020
Tax insurance providers are expanding cover for transfer pricing risks Tax risk insurance providers are covering more transfer pricing matters as TP knowledge in the insurance industry improves and the rise of TP documentation such as country-by-country reporting (CbCR) makes... By Josh White & Mattias Cruz Cano June 11 2020
