Tag: corporate tax
Political parties urged to ‘commit’ to ethical business
Trust in politicians and business is at its lowest in four years, according to the Institute of Business Ethics’ annual survey.
Global minimum corporate tax rate negotiations ‘need a fairer forum’
US treasury secretary Janet Yellen is in Europe to push for agreement on the deal across 136 countries. But critics warn it misses the mark.
MPs call for new parliamentary committee to scrutinise tax deals
All-Party Parliamentary Group argues for greater transparency around tax deals struck by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and big corporates.
Tax transparency: compliance burden or reputation booster?
Boards could take the opportunity to turn transparency to their advantage. A penetrating light is being shone on the tax affairs of multinational entities—but tax transparency will encompass all businesses in time.
Big Four accountants accused of EU tax policy ‘conflict’
The Big Four accountancy firms are in conflict with EU tax policymaking and should be removed from the process, says European lobby group.
EU agrees measures to stamp out VAT fraud
EU member states have agreed to collaborate on closing EU tax loopholes, such as information sharing and cooperation between national tax authorities and law enforcement authorities.
European Commission introduces tough tax laws for digital business
The European Commission has proposed rules to ensure that companies conducting business digitally in the European Union, such as Amazon, Google and Facebook, are paying their fair share of tax.