New UN transfer pricing manual released
April 30, 2021The United Nations (UN) has published the third edition of the UN Practical Manual on Transfer Pricing for Developing Countries. The UN Practical Manual on Transfer Pricing for Developing Countries provides guidance on the policy and administrative aspects of undertaking a transfer pricing analysis. The guidance assists policy makers and administrators in dealing with complex transfer pricing issues, and it assists taxpayers in dealing with tax administrations.
Paschal Donohoe discusses international tax reform
April 23, 2021Ireland’s commitment remains resolute towards reaching an agreement on digital economy taxation, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has said. Donohoe was speaking at a virtual seminar on international tax law, held on April 21. “Ireland will continue to engage constructively in the discussions in the months ahead, as we have been doing for many years. In these discussions, we need to ensure that we get both the architecture and the construction right. We need solid foundations to ensure we have a sustainable structure that we can all buy into, one that will stand the test of time,” the Minister said.
Ireland consulting on tax treaty policy
April 23, 2021Ireland’s Finance Minister on April 7 launched a public consultation on Ireland’s future tax treaty policy, particularly in the context of potential outcomes of international tax discussions at the OECD. Ireland’s Corporation Tax Roadmap 2021 committed to review Ireland’s tax treaty policy, taking account of international developments, and publish a tax treaty policy statement by the end of 2021.
Fabrizia Lapecorella to chair OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs from 2022
April 23, 2021The OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs has designated Fabrizia Lapecorella as the next Chair of the Committee beginning January 2022. Lapecorella has served as Italy’s Director General of Finance since June 2008. As Director General of Finance, she is responsible for tax policy, domestic European and international, the governance of the Tax Agencies, the coordination of the IT infrastructure serving the whole Tax Administration, and the administrative services for the Tax Judicial system.
OECD releases new MAP peer review reports
April 23, 2021The OECD last week released stage 2 peer review reports for a further eight tax jurisdictions as part of its work on BEPS Action 14. The eight jurisdictions for which the reports have been released are: Australia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, and Portugal.
OECD releases peer review reports on tax treaty shopping and abuse
April 23, 2021The OECD has released latest peer review report assessing jurisdictions’ efforts to prevent tax treaty shopping and other forms of treaty abuse under Action 6 of the BEPS project. The report reveals that a large majority of members of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS are translating their commitment on treaty shopping into actions and are modifying their treaty network
South Africa issues tax guidance on royalty, interest withholding tax
May 5, 2021The South African Revenue Service has published two interpretation notes clarifying the application of tax provisions concerning withholding tax on interest and royalty income.
OECD releases new MAP peer review reports
April 23, 2021The OECD last week released stage 2 peer review reports for a further eight tax jurisdictions as part of its work on BEPS Action 14. The eight jurisdictions for which the reports have been released are: Australia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, and Portugal.
OECD releases MAP arbitration profiles of 30 tax jurisdictions
April 23, 2021The OECD has published profiles of 30 tax jurisdictions applying mandatory binding arbitration of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI).
Fabrizia Lapecorella to chair OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs from 2022
April 23, 2021The OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs has designated Fabrizia Lapecorella as the next Chair of the Committee beginning January 2022. Lapecorella has served as Italy’s Director General of Finance since June 2008. As Director General of Finance, she is responsible for tax policy, domestic European and international, the governance of the Tax Agencies, the coordination of the IT infrastructure serving the whole Tax Administration, and the administrative services for the Tax Judicial system.
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.
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