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Google is happy to pay more tax, says CEO

In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai declared that the tech company is “happy to pay more” in taxes and called for the international tax system to be reformed. His comments come during heightening international debate on how to fairly tax the high-tech economy.

Josh White, January 25 2018

APAs lose lustre amid increasing number of disputes

The Danish tax authority’s focus on transfer pricing has resulted in high levels of controversy over the past few years, especially in permanent establishment cases. Companies are now re-evaluating the usefulness of APAs and are frequently resorting to litigation to resolve disputes.

Lena Angvik, January 25 2018

Borenius names two new partners

Finnish law firm Borenius has strengthened its tax practice with the promotion of Einari Karhu and Heikki Wahlroos to partners.

Lena Angvik, January 25 2018

US tax reform focus: Ireland’s good fortunes

As Ireland has long been a prime destination for US investment, the US tax reform has raised questions for the Irish tax model and how it will stand its own following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed. Companies like Facebook and Apple have recently overhauled their tax arrangements, and Ireland faces several other external threats to its tax system.

Josh White, January 24 2018

UK Brexit Taxation Bill leaves businesses at risk

On January 8 2018, the legislation setting the UK’s post-Brexit customs and VAT regimes passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The preliminary statute prepares the country to take full governorship of its customs and VAT regimes from 30 March 2019, when the UK is scheduled to depart the European Union (EU).

January 24 2018

Andersen Tax debuts in Turkey

NAZALI Tax & Legal will officially adopt the brand Andersen Tax in January 2018. The Turkish firm has offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Bursa.

Josh White, January 23 2018

Final week to enter for the European Tax Awards

The deadline to submit for the European Tax Awards is fast approaching. Companies, firms and individuals working in jurisdictions across Europe should enter now.

Anjana Haines, January 23 2018

Apple expands US operations after Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In a move which seemingly vindicates the tax cuts in the US tax reform bill, Apple has announced it will be expanding its US operations. But this may just be the tip of the iceberg, as some of the biggest companies in the world are looking to follow Apple’s example.

Josh White, January 22 2018

US tax reform set to increase number of CFCs and transparency risk

The US tax reform introduces changes to Subpart F stock attribution rules that are expected to result in the formation of many new controlled foreign corporations. However, the amendments leave room for interpretation with tax professionals mooting whether the new repatriation and GILTI taxes could also be triggered.

Lena Angvik, January 22 2018

Baker McKenzie promotes nine in tax practice across North America

Baker McKenzie has elected five new partners, one counsel and three directors in its tax practices in Chicago, New York and Mexico City as part of its promotions in North America.

Anjana Haines, January 22 2018

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