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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
Budget 2012 - a comprehensive overview of this year's "kaleidoscope" budget
This thorough review of George Osborne's 'kaleidoscope' Budget details the significant changes - positive and negative - that were announced on 21 March 2012. Split into two sections, the briefing provides a snapshot summary and detailed analysis of the issues affecting individuals and businesses.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 22 March 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Russia: should trade bonuses be VAT taxed?
The Supreme Arbitration Court of Russia is set to decide on the Leroy Merlin case, who claimed a tax authority decision about charging VAT on trade bonuses. Pepeliaev Group outline the background to the case and why the Court's decision may cause additional tax charging for retailers.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 16 March 2012 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
VAT is happening in Asia: recent tax developments in China and Hong Kong
This quarterly tax newsletter provides a round-up of all the key tax developments in the PRC and Hong Kong. This edition looks at how the Social Security Law is affecting expatriate social insurance; continuing development of CFC rules; steps to reform China's business tax and much more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Managing taxes at your Russian business - ten strategic tips
This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers a series of key points aimed at international businesses dealing with tax legislation in Russia. Advice is given on documentation, limitation period, litigation, tax treaties, concessions, transfer pricing, VAT, estimating tax rate, and more.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporation Tax
Autumn Statement 2011 - key points for entrepreneurs and the tech industry
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's recent Autumn Statement contained some anticipated measures to encourage new investment in start-up companies and research and development activities, but also a couple of surprises. This briefing studies the key points.
Law Firm: Kemp Little | Published: 01 December 2011 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
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Autumn Statement 2011 - tax summary
Described as a "chilling warning" and "bitter pill to swallow", the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement 2011 on 29th November. With draft legislation enacting the proposed changes to be published shortly, this briefing provides a summary of the main tax points of interest.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 30 November 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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The far-reaching consequences of China's turnover tax reform
China has released the details of a long-awaited pilot program for the reform of its turnover tax regime that will result in the merger of VAT and business tax into a single tax. This reform will have far-reaching implications for domestic and foreign suppliers of goods and services in China.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 29 November 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
2011 African tax guide – what every investor and entrepreneur needs to know
This tax guide for investors and entrepreneurs gives an overview of the basic tax provisions, incentives and potential pitfalls that any investor needs to consider before establishing a presence in Africa. Countries examined in detail are Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 November 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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My other car's a learjet: the VAT treatment of corporate aircraft
The UK became a highly advantageous jurisdiction for the importation of an aircraft which was treated as qualifying under the UK legislation. However, with effect from 1 January 2011, the definition of a qualifying aircraft in UK legislation was changed. This briefing gives the full background.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 04 November 2011 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
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