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Tax refunds for European pension and investment funds
The Court of Justice of the European Union has again held that a withholding tax levied by a European member state on dividends paid to non-residents - in this case investment vehicles - is an unjustified restriction on the freedom of movement of capital. Macfarlanes provide full details.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Eurobonds taxation - the view from Russia
On 30 December 2011, the Russian Finance Ministry issued a letter outlining the authorities' view on the 'beneficial owner' concept and taxation of Eurobonds interest. In this briefing, Pepeliaev Group's Ivan Zelenin outlines how the beneficial owner concept exerts a great influence.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Cross Border
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Australia's Budget spreads the benefits of the boom... but not to foreign investors
The 2012-13 Australian Budget was handed down on 8th May. The promised company tax cuts have been scrapped and the tax burden for foreign investors has been increased. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie's Sydney office discusses how the changes will affect businesses, especially foreign investors.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
HMRC gets tough on offshore investment assets
It is common to use offshore vehicles to hold investment assets. This briefing studies a recent case to illustrate how the HMRC has in recent years turned the spotlight on offshore management; and provides practical advice on how to create robust procedures for the management of offshore structures.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 25 April 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Asia corporate update: Hong Kong budget highlights; IP rights; latest developments in the PRC
DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter focuses on the highlights of Hong Kong's 2012-13 budget; new rules for the disclosure of intellectual property rights; the HKEx's new trading hours; changes to Chinese approval requirements on equity plans of overseas listing companies; and more
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 12 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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South Africa's Companies Act and tax - the implications of separate legislation
The Companies Act 2008 introduced a new regime to the South African corporate law whereby two or more companies can merge their respective assets and liabilities into one or more combined companies. However, the tax legislation in South African is not fully aligned with the new Companies Act.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 12 April 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Tax treatment of interest - consultation on possible changes
On 27th March, the UK government published a consultation document raising the possibility of important changes in the taxation of interest. The most significant change is likely to be the suggestion that the availability of the quoted Eurobond exemption from withholding tax should be limited.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 11 April 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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FATCA rules ok? The implications for financial institutions in the Channel Islands
From 1 January 2013, the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act will require foreign financial institutions to enter into an agreement with the US Internal Revenue Service to send certain information on their US account holders. This briefing outlines in detail the impact of the new rules.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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The lowdown 'Down Under': a guide to doing business in Australia
With its favourable investment environment and strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia is increasingly an attractive location for investors. This comprehensive guide provides a general, high-level outline of the legal and tax issues relevant to doing business in Australia.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 02 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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Finance Bill 2012 - the Government's strategy to reduce the deficit and promote tax reform
On 29 March 2012, the Government published the Finance Bill, which will enact tax measures announced in the 2011 and 2012 Budget. The Bill includes measures which maintain the Government's strategy to reduce the deficit, while promoting far-reaching tax reform, supporting growth and rewarding work.
Law Firm: HM Treasury | Published: 29 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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