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France puts business at ease over mergers

The French government has released a second corrective finance bill for 2017, which contains new provisions for cross-border mergers, in response to a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in March 2017 and complementing Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business agenda.

Josh White, November 20 2017

Big 4 come under scrutiny over tax havens

The Big 4 have been slammed by a new report on tax havens, as the international debate following the release of the Paradise Papers widens and the EU presses for action against tax advisers.

Josh White, November 17 2017

Tighter anti-tax avoidance measures put Polish multinationals on guard

Poland is limiting creative tax planning further in its overhauled corporate tax reform bill, which includes new rules for thin capitalisation and controlled foreign companies.

Lena Angvik, November 17 2017

Indian transfer pricing ruling settles PE concerns

A Supreme Court decision in India has further reasserted the principles held in Formula One’s transfer pricing dispute regarding permanent establishments. Although the decision could help influence similar cases, practitioners advise companies not to rely on the recent ruling alone.

Lena Angvik, November 16 2017

Big 4 in spotlight in Paradise Papers aftermath

The discussion around the Paradise Papers has not yet abated as UK politicians on Tuesday sharpened their rhetoric against advisers who cook up tax avoidance schemes.

Lena Angvik, November 15 2017

Will the UK’s VAT threshold fall?

Brexit may offer the best opportunity to address the UK’s high VAT registration threshold that is distorting business practices, according to a recent report released by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

Josh White, November 15 2017

UK budget – will it be a whimper or a bang?

Ahead of next week’s UK budget, beleaguered British Chancellor Philip Hammond is said to be considering a major VAT overhaul, and other tax measures targeting large online businesses like Amazon and Uber. But he could be cautious to avoid controversy and potentially keep his job.

Joe Stanley-Smith, November 15 2017

German Federal Fiscal Court’s view of VAT treatment on competitive warnings

Thomas Streit of KÜFFNER MAUNZ LANGER ZUGMAIER considers the impact of a recent court decision concerning the VAT treatment of competitive warnings that are used to mitigate further litigation among businesses.

Anjana Haines, November 15 2017

Initial discussions on tax reform in Brazil commence

The first discussions relating to the most recent tax reform bill, which was submitted to the National Congress, have started in Brazil.

November 15 2017

Andersen Global continues expansion in Spain

Andersen Global has signed a new collaboration agreement with Euskaltax, a firm based in Bilbao, Spain. This deal helps consolidate the Andersen Tax brand on the Iberian Peninsula.

Josh White, November 14 2017

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