Digital services taxes of Austria, Spain and UK discriminatory: United States
January 16, 2021The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has found that the digital services taxes adopted by Austria, Spain and the UK are discriminatory in nature. The findings were issued in Section 301 investigations of the digital service taxes adopted by these countries.
New Zealand clarifies tax treatment of trusts under tax treaty with Australia
January 11, 2021New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department on December 18 published an Issues Paper on the tax treatment of trusts under the New Zealand-Australia tax treaty.
US suspends retaliatory tariffs on French digital services tax
January 8, 2021The US Trade Representative on January 7 announced that it has determined to suspend the retaliatory tariff action in the Section 301 investigation of the French digital services tax (DST).
Indian, Italian and Turkish digital service tax discriminatory: US Trade Representative
January 7, 2021The US Trade Representative (USTR) has found that the digital service tax (DST) adopted by India, Italy, and Turkey discriminates against US companies.
Malaysia gazettes transfer pricing measures
January 6, 2021Malaysia gazetted the 2020 Finance Act on 31 December 2020, providing for key transfer pricing measures.
Malta publishes detailed DAC6 guidance
January 5, 2021On January 4, 2020, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue published detailed guidance on the DAC6 reporting requirement for intermediaries and taxpayers.
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Estonia ratifies BEPS MLI to tackle MNE tax avoidance
January 19, 2021Estonia deposited its instrument of ratification for the BEPS MLI with the OECD on January 15, 2021.
Malta makes available online DAC6 registration process
January 15, 2021The Maltese Commissioner for Revenue has made available the online registration process applicable to DAC6 reporting entities.
OECD Inclusive Framework on BEPS to meet on January 27-28
January 14, 2021The 11th plenary meeting of the OECD Inclusive Framework on BEPS will take place on January 27-28, 2021.
Brian Untermeyer joins Andersen’s international tax practice
December 13, 2020Tax firm Andersen has hired Brian Untermeyer as a Managing Director in the firm’s Dallas office.
Richard Minor joins USCIB as tax lead
November 19, 2020Richard Minor has joined the US Council for International Business (USCIB) as its International Tax Counsel.
Raoul Stocker joins Bär & Karrer as Partner
June 16, 2020Leading Swiss law firm Bär & Karrer has hired Raoul Stocker as a tax partner.
Will Smith joins White & Case as tax partner
March 9, 2020Global law firm White & Case LLP has hired Will Smith as a partner in the firm’s London office.
Travers Smith appoints Emily Clark as Head of Tax
March 9, 2020Emily Clark has joined corporate law firm Travers Smith LLP as head of tax.
Transfer Pricing Regime in Panama: Present and Future
November 27, 2018This article provides an overview of Panama’s transfer pricing regime and how to comply with the country’s evolving transfer pricing landscape, especially in view of the Government’s concerted effort to tackle aggressive MNE tax practices.