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Nélio Weiss Philippe Jeffrey As changes introduced in Brazilian legislation at the end of the 2009 demonstrate, the Brazilian tax authorities are focusing on intensifying the fight against the use of tax havens with the sole objective of reducing taxation.

Matthew McKee and Li Wei of Chinese tax law firm Hwuason talk taxpayers through handling clashes with the national tax authorities.

Tiago Marreiros Moreira of Vieira de Almeida & Associados explains how Portugal is using tax policy to encourage foreign direct investment in the country and other territories with which it has historical links

Bob van der Made The new European Commission was endorsed by the European Parliament on February 9 2010 and EU Tax Commissioner, Algirdas Semeta, will have to set his policy priorities for the next five years. During his parliamentary hearing he said he is in favour of the common consolidated tax base (CCCTB) and tax harmonisation and closing "the loopholes on taxation". The Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union, which Semeta formally heads, will release a strategic paper on 'EU direct tax policy in a post-crisis world' by mid-2010.

Joan O'Connor and Deirdre Power of Deloitte look at two of the more significant developments just announced in Ireland - the new regime for transfer pricing and the ability to re-domicile funds to Ireland.

By David Stevenson

The Irish government is trying to benefit from a world economy that is slowly reviving by using this year's Finance Bill to push through some key tax measures, says Colm Kelly of PricewaterhouseCoopers

By Jack Grocott

Finance Bill comes out with a bang

Hatasakdi Na Pombejra Chatchawan Wattanasittichok The e-commerce business industry is growing dramatically, especially in Thailand. Yet, at the same time, there are many tax issues rising from this new alternative business model.