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Petr Hájek, former head of the Czech government's business environment and legislation department, has joined PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he will work on service and client development.

The UK Finance Bill, which outlines the legislation required to implement measures announced in the Budget, was published on April 7.

The South African finance minister, Trevor Manuel, said on April 3 that he would soon name a task force to decide how to best implement a windfall tax on petrochemicals company Sasol.

The chairman of the Senate Finance committee, which is responsible for tax writing, said that tax reform would be delayed until next year. Chairman Charles Grassley also said that policy makers should try to find a way to cut the corporate tax rate, which at 40% is one of the highest in the world.

A group representing large companies in Australia has described the country's corporate tax burden as one of the highest among Australia's key competitors.

The Venezuelan government's fights with several big oil companies over tax misunderstandings appear to be moving closer to resolution.

An opinion from an advocate-general of the European Court of Justice went against provisions of the UK tax system one more time.

Interpretation of Articles 43 and 56 EC and Articles 4(1) and 6 of Council Directive 90/435/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different member states – Tax exemption granted in a member state to a company established in its territory which received dividends paid by companies also established in its territory – Exemption not granted for dividends paid to that company by companies established in the territory of another member state.

Free movement of capital – ‘Golden shares’ held by the Netherlands State in KPN NV and TPG NV.

Freedom to provide services – Operators who are not registered in Belgium – Withholding obligation – Guarantee of payment of tax debts – Joint and several liability – Compatibility.