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The UK tax authorities are changing the way they deal with transfer pricing. So International Tax Review is pleased to present the findings of a major and timely survey of corporate taxpayers on this increasingly important subject. The survey shows that taxpayers are latching on to the proposed quicker, risk-based way of working. We would like to thank Chiltern plc as our associates in the design and analysis of the survey. Below Shiv Mahalingham, head of transfer pricing at Chiltern, analyses the survey results. We would also like to thank Roy Warden of HMRC for his input.

René Philips Anthony Huyghebaert The Belgian social security authorities have set up a new cross border reporting system (called LIMOSA) for the registration of people who are temporarily working in Belgium.

Sophie Stylianou Until recently, it was obligatory that contracts with a consideration of up to CYP 100,000 ($237,473) were subject to a stamp duty of 0.15%, while any amount in excess of CYP 100,000 was subject to a stamp duty of 0.2%.

Global risk management in relation to tax and transfer pricing is becoming a top priority for both CFOs and heads of tax of multinational corporations. Michel Sijmonsbergen, Steven Carey and Carsten Schmid of Transfer Pricing Associates look at the key trends

K R Girish and Veena Parrikar, of KPMG, question one solution fits all for companies seeking transfer pricing savings from shifting activities offshore

Rutger Kriek, of Consulco in Cyprus, argues that tax planning opportunities involving Cypriot companies under new Dutch rules are attractive for multinationals

Bernard Moens and Gerard Cops of PwC argue that the Belgian notional interest deduction would prove attractive for companies looking for tax planning opportunities

The Malaysian prime minister has announced further corporate tax cuts. Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi original said that an immediate cut to 27% would be followed by a further reduction to 26% next year.

The Washington DC office of McDermott Will & Emery has announced the addition of three tax partners to its practice. Blake Rubin, formerly head of Arnold & Porter's tax practice, along with Andrea Whiteway and Jon Finkelstein have joined the firm's tax department.

Linklaters has appointed Rui Palma, who specialises in international tax planning, as head of tax in its Lisbon office. He has joined the firm from Deloitte where he was international tax service manager in Lisbon.