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Switzerland has long been a gateway for US companies looking to enter the European market

Selecting the ideal European HQ location

The location of a multinational enterprise’s (MNE) headquarter is a fundamental issue for any large company operating in Europe today. Eurofiscus TP consultants Arthur Pleijsier and Sander Pleijsier assess the best locations.

Arthur Pleijsier, February 17 2020

Tax Relief

Because tax doesn’t have to be taxing. A less-than-serious look back at some of the quirkier tax stories from the past month.

Josh White, February 17 2020

MNEs aligning with local laws as EU’s VAT ‘quick fixes’ cause confusion

Companies are trying to minimise their tax risks by aligning their compliance obligations with the domestic legislation of EU member countries because the EU’s VAT “quick fixes” are not in force in all countries.

Mattias Cruz Cano, February 17 2020

Rishi Sunak, appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer on February 13 2020

Businesses call on new UK Chancellor to delay IR35 and boost R&D tax credits

Companies and NGOs want the UK’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to make a slew of tax changes in the next budget, due March 11. It is not yet clear if he will be pro-business in his new role, but he does believe in the UK leaving the EU.

Anjana Haines, February 14 2020

Tax reform discussions have been consistent

Sponsored by Mattos Filho

Winds of change in the Brazilian tax system: reform, arbitration and settlement

Renata Correia Cubas of Mattos Filho provides an insight into what Brazil’s tax system can expect in 2020, as it actively looks to address the flaws which have played spoilsport in recent years.

Renata Correia Cubas, February 14 2020

Cross-border transactions are under scrutiny

The OECD releases final TP guidance on financial transactions

The OECD has published its long-awaited TP guidance on financial transactions that includes several new points on how to apply the arm’s-length principle (ALP) to credit default swaps and economic modelling.

Josh White, February 12 2020

Businesses will increasingly look to innovate

Sponsored by Hager & Partners

Technological innovation leads a range of new tax credits for businesses in Italy

Gian Luca Nieddu and Barbara Scampuddu of Hager & Partners outline how Italy will seek to reward businesses who strive for technological excellence.

Barbara Scampuddu, February 12 2020

UK-EU frictionless trade will end in 2020

The UK government has confirmed it will introduce import checks on EU goods after the Brexit transition period ends, but companies are concerned about the increased compliance burden.

Mattias Cruz Cano, February 11 2020

Some taxpayers are choosing alternatives to traditional Big Four tax advisory

Taxpayers moving away from the Big Four to law firms for advice

The EU’s mandatory disclosure regime (DAC6) and budget constraints are leading some tax executives to reassess how they use the Big Four accountancy firms for advice, with some preferring the protection of legal privilege offered by law firms.

Anjana Haines, February 10 2020

The Chilean IRS will have to provide clarity on the changes

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