The latest edition of Taxing Times with ITR covers all the controversy from a dramatic period for the carve-out deal, and also dissects the big four's AI strategies
Hany Elnaggar examines how the OECD’s global minimum tax is reshaping PE concepts across the GCC, shifting the focus from formal presence to substantive economic activity
The combination between Ashurst and Perkins Coie, which will create a $2.8 bn law firm, is expected to close in Q3
The ‘highly regarded’ Stephanie Pantelidaki, who has big four experience, will be based in the firm’s London office
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Sponsored by MFA Legal & TechSamuel Fernandes de Almeida and Ana Rita Carvalho of MFA Legal & Tech explain how a Portuguese binding ruling fuels the emerging dispute with Spain over non-habitual tax residents
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Sponsored by DeloitteLisa Zajko, indirect tax partner, Deloitte Canada
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Sponsored by VdAJoão Riscado Rapoula and Hugo Leonardo of VdA analyse the new Construir Portugal scheme, outlining how targeted tax incentives are reshaping the country’s landscape for affordable housing investment and residential real estate
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The UK government has released proposals to reform the country’s audit sector and reduce the dominance of the Big Four firms by introducing a market cap and shared audits. But there is no clear roadmap.
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Businesses are finding it easier to claim the foreign derived intangible income (FDII) deduction after the final US Treasury regulations were issued, but the US Tax Code is still far too complex.
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The unexpected 30% stamp duty rate increase on stock transfers, which saw shares on the main stock exchange HKEX tumble by 8.8%, could precipitate a dialogue between taxpayers and the government over intermediary exemptions and outdated administrative requirements.
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Women in tax say participating in every opportunity where new skills can be learned, making the most of mentors and sponsors, and building a personal brand, are essential to a successful tax career.
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Former Australian finance minister Mathias Cormann will begin his five-year term as OECD secretary-general by focusing on the coronavirus economic recovery, climate change and digital tax but climate experts are sceptical of his stance on environmental taxation.
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Leaving behind the uncertainties of 2020, ITR looks forward by partnering with leading Italian tax advisors to examine Italy’s tax landscape for 2021.
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Tax professionals expect multinational enterprises (MNEs) to challenge any attempt by the Indian government to target software licensing fees under the planned expansion of the equalisation levy, after the government lost a landmark Supreme Court case.
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The US global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) rules and OECD global minimum tax regime under pillar two will be better coordinated now that the US is involved in talks, creating a simpler two-pillar multilateral tax solution, an OECD official has said.
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This week has been a celebration of women in tax at ITR, but there have also been some significant tax developments across the world.