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Tag: tax

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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.

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Amazon shareholders call for tax transparency

Investors want Amazon to use the Global Reporting Initiative’s Tax Standard to disclose its tax arrangements.

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BP and Shell windfall tax row reveals lack of progress on purpose

Claim that windfall tax would hurt clean energy investment shows the change in mentality towards purposeful business isn’t taking root.

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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.

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Why directors should make compliance a strategic exercise

Compliance is no longer simply a question of rules, but of anticipating societal expectations and reflecting them in your corporate strategy.

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Norges Bank divests from companies over tax issues

The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has withdrawn investments from seven companies over tax planning and transparency in the past year.

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Want to do business in Germany? Make sure you know the rules

Setting up a business in Germany can be challenging—even something as basic as opening a bank account poses difficulties. Here’s what you need to know.

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Greece tops list of most complex international jurisdictions

TMF Group’s Global Business Complexity Index ranks Greece the most difficult jurisdiction for international companies to do business in, with Brazil, Germany and China also in the top ten.

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European Commission proposes new VAT reforms

The European Commission proposes allowing “more companies to enjoy the benefits of simpler VAT rules” by giving member states greater autonomy in setting VAT rates.

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Draft EU tax directive on ‘hybrid mismatches’ agreed

A draft Directive regarding “hybrid mismatches” with third countries’ tax systems has been agreed by the Council of the EU.

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