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Upcoming oil and gas bidding rounds in Mexico: relevant tax considerations for investors

The 2018 Mexican elections, Trump's sweeping tax reform and recent sector specific tax developments are some of the oil and gas industry’s main concerns as we approach the announcement of winning bidders for upcoming rounds 2.4 (deep waters) and 3.1 (shallow waters). Amid this environment, we discuss our views into what investors should expect in relation to tax developments.

January 29 2018

Orrick appoints tax partner

Orrick has promoted Wolfram Pohl to partner at its tax team in San Francisco. Pohl is one of 19 new partners appointed by the firm.

Josh White, January 28 2018

Ukrainian companies modify cross-border supply chains to avoid transfer pricing

Ukrainian law requires transfer pricing controls on transactions with foreign companies located in black-listed low-tax jurisdictions, regardless of related party status. Companies in Ukraine may be increasingly limiting business with foreign parties to avoid transfer pricing situations.

Lena Angvik, January 26 2018

Former HMRC inspector Philip Manley joins Dow Schofield Watts

Independent advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has launched a specialist tax resolution service called DSW Tax Resolution in response to the increasing number of businesses and individuals involved in tax investigations and disputes.

Anjana Haines, January 26 2018

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

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