Taxpayers should not overlook the hidden tools in the MAP toolbox when it comes to dispute resolution, particularly supplementary dispute resolution (SDR). Here Emile Simpson and Peter Nias write about the routes open to businesses.
This week Barclays’ tax affairs came under scrutiny after claims the bank avoided paying UK corporate tax via a Luxembourg structure, while the European Commission put forward its long-awaited proposal for an equity tax incentive.
Tax consultants and in-house tax directors say companies and tax authorities could benefit from the use of blockchain technology to file more accurate TP documentation.
MNEs need digital solutions that can handle cross-border compliance and the demands of the supply chain. Christiaan Van Der Valk, vice president for strategy and regulatory at Sovos, discusses how to approach this.
Sri Wahyuni Sujono and Gandi Siregar of SF Consulting/Crowe Indonesia summarise the tax audit procedure in Indonesia, while explaining why pressure to achieve tax revenue targets in 2020 may stimulate an aggressive approach.
The OECD has released its long-awaited transfer pricing guidance on financial transactions. Danny Beeton and Alain Goebel of Arendt & Medernach review the guidance and suggest the best approaches for pricing and documentation.
Indonesia has strengthened its tax disputes framework by adapting a more sophisticated procedure when handling advance pricing agreements (APAs) and mutual agreement procedures (MAPs). Charles Setia Oetomo and Felic Setiawan of GNV Consulting Services examine how the developments are an attractive premise for businesses in the region.
