The French Conseil d’Etat has asked the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to provide a preliminary ruling on a number of questions relating to the pro rata calculation of VAT, in a decision which will be particularly significant for banks with operations in non-EU countries.
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has been asked to provide a preliminary ruling on a number of questions relating to the pro rata calculation of VAT, in a decision which will be particularly significant for banks with operations in non-EU countries.
The Ashwick litigation between Foster’s Group Limited and the Australian Commissioner of Taxation has finally been concluded, with the taxpayer winning a A$390 million ($412 million) refund.
Almost one year on from being elected as Australia’s first female prime minister, Julia Gillard has announced her government’s long-awaited package for climate change action. The plans include assistance for industries such as coal and steel.
