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Ask the Coach - June 2021

Q. My Partners Can’t Agree on Criteria for Acquiring other Firms Our partnership has been approached by several retiring professional service providers who are looking...

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United Kingdom: 2020 invoice finance and asset based lending update - our observations

The 2020 Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending Update data was recently released by UK Finance, showing the trends of the last twelve months in...

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Germany: New regulations on real estate transfer tax make large real estate investments more challenging

Currently it is possible to avoid real estate transfer tax on large real estate investments in Germany by share deals. On July 1, 2021, a...

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Ask the Coach - May 2021

Q. Should I Create a Task Force to Address Issues Impacting our Firm? A. Delegation is Key in tackling seemingly daunting tasks or Implementing Necessary...

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IAPA JOHANNESBURG MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER

Announcement: We are pleased to announce that Levi Segal who qualified as a Chartered Accountant in February 2020 has now qualified as a Registered Auditor...

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GST - A Roadmap Ahead

There were certain important amendments in the financial proposal of the Central Government for the financial year 2021-2022 regarding GST which emphasised on collecting taxes,...

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Malta passes Moneyval Test

Earlier this month, Malta’s anti-money laundering regime has formally passed a review by Moneyval. It is believed that the report lauds Malta on its efforts...

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Biden’s international tax aspects in the “Made in America Tax Plan”

A Tax proposal recently released by the Biden Administration focused primarily on multinational corporate taxpayers. Reform GILTI (global intangible low-tax income) by calculating tax on...

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Annuities from Unit linked policies and the Retirees Regime

By the Ruling n. 244/2021, the Italian Tax Authority has clarified that annuities from unit link policies cannot be considered as pensions or as annuities...

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Malta residency for seafarers – Qualifying Employment in Maritime Activities

Malta has introduced a new tax programme which provides tax incentives to qualifying employment in maritime activities and in the servicing of offshore oil and...

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Ask the Coach - April 2021

Q. How Do You Work on your Firm’s CULTURE During Tax Season? A. Tax or “Busy” Season is the perfect time to practice MINDFULNESS on...

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THE HELMI TALIB GROUP STARTS NEW INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK CONSULTING DEPARTMENT

The Helmi Talib Group is pleased to announce our newly constituted Internal Audit & Risk Consulting Department, headed by Ms Sue Hui who will be...

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Italian Digital Services Tax: clarifications of the Italian TAX Authority

In the Circular letter no. 3/E, published on 23rd March 2021, the Italian Tax Authority clarifies various issues related to the Italian Digital Services Tax (ITA-DST),...

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The Employee Retention Credit

In response to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress has passed a barrage of tax-relief legislation. Already overwhelmed business owners now...

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Malta heading towards ‘all-clear’ from Moneyval

Malta’s anti-money laundering regime has been given the thumbs up by Moneyval ahead of a final vote set for next month. The decision means Malta...

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HPS Steuerberatungsgesellschaft PartGmbB listed as one of the best tax advisors 2021 by Germany's leading business newspaper, Handelsblatt

HPS is one of the best tax consultants 2021. On 24 March 2021, the Handelsblatt published the listing of the best tax consultants and auditors...

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Ask the Coach - Post-Tax Season "Retreat" (Literally)

Q. Help! The Partners Want to Have a Post Tax Season “Retreat”… Will It Ever End? A. AhAH! “Retreat …. Retreat!” (I can hear the...

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VAT direct identification system in Italy still accessible to UK entities post-Brexit

26 February 2021

On February 1st 2021 the Italian Tax Authority issued Resolution no. 7, 2021 (“Resolution”) which states that following Brexit, taxpayers based in the United Kingdom (“UK...

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Rationalisation of Equalisation Levy

26 February 2021

Aiming taxation of digital and business to business transactions for the income accruing from India to foreign e-commerce operators, Equalisation Levy (EL) was introduced in...

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Interest to UK funds without withholding tax

26 February 2021

With the ruling reply dated February 24, 2021, no. 125, the Italian Revenue Agency clarified that mutual funds which are not authorized to carry out...

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Latitude Law Unveils Brussels Subsidiary

23 February 2021

Latitude Law, a Manchester-based legal practice specialising in UK-inbound immigration and citizenship work for corporate and private clients, has incorporated a Belgian subsidiary to better...

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VAT direct identification system in Italy still accessible to UK entities post-Brexit

22 February 2021

On February 1st 2021 the Italian Tax Authority issued Resolution no. 7, 2021 (“Resolution”) which states that following Brexit, taxpayers based in the United Kingdom (“UK...

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Ask the Coach TAX Season = The Season of Opportunity!

05 February 2021

Q. I dread all the phone calls I manage daily from clients when I have so much work to do! How am I going to...

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: Key elements of the latest COVID- 19 Relief Bill

22 January 2021

On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law. As trusted advisors, we at Schulman Lobel have been monitoring the...

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New IAPA Asia Pacific Board Members announced

28 November 2019

It is with great pleasure that we announce the new IAPA International, Asia Pacific Board members.

CEO Blog - October 2019

15 November 2019

As you know we started the month of October with “The Sustainability Champion” award granted to us by International Accounting Bulletin (IAB). For the first...

New Strategic Partnership from IAPA - Whitman Business Advisors

04 November 2019

IAPA International has added a new national consultancy as a Strategic Partner to provide value-added services to its members.

IAPA appoints new Turkish member, S.P.A.C Consulting

31 October 2019

We are pleased to announce that S.P.A.C Consulting, based in Ankara, Turkey, has been appointed as an IAPA International member.

IAPA welcomes new Georgian member, The Financial Solutions Group

30 October 2019

We are pleased to announce that The Financial Solutions Group, based in Georgia, has been appointed as an IAPA International member.

IAPA welcomes new UK member, Latitude Law

29 October 2019

We are pleased to announce that Latitude Law has become a UK200Group and IAPA International member.

New Strategic Partnership from IAPA - Clearday Communications

25 October 2019

IAPA International has expanded its membership services by introducing an additional strategic partner to the association.

CEO Blog - September 2019

15 October 2019

I had a very active start working for our organization right after the summer break, which I would like to share with you, I hope...

IAPA CEO selected as keynote speaker at VI. Eurasian Forum of Accountants and Auditors, Azerbaijan

08 October 2019

IAPA CEO, Ozgur Demirdoven has been invited to speak at the upcoming VI. Eurasian Forum of Accountants and Auditors by the Association of Professional Financial...

A new focus at IAPA International - International Accounting Bulletin

07 October 2019

IAB last touched base with Ozgur Demirdoven in June 2018, just after he had been appointed to the top job at IAPA International. So what...

IAPA awarded Sustainability Champion of the year by International Accounting Bulletin

04 October 2019

We are delighted to announce that IAPA International has been awarded Sustainability Champion of the year at The International Accounting Bulletin’s, Digital Accountancy Awards 2019.

Jesper Præst Olsen appointed by the Danish Accounting Advisory Board

01 October 2019

The Danish auditor association FDR was given the opportunity to appoint a new member of the Danish Accounting Advisory Board. They appointed Jesper Præst Olsen,...

Facilitating International Business Conference 2019

01 October 2019

It was a pleasure to see many IAPA and UK200Group members at the Facilitating International Business Conference in Manchester last week.

Helmi Talib Group - IAPA International Conference Update

30 September 2019

The team at the Helmi Talib Group are busy in preparation of the upcoming IAPA Conference in Singapore this November 2019. Rocel Magtibay, our HR...

IAPA finalists in three categories at the Digital Accountancy Awards 2019 (Incorporating The Accountant & International Accounting Bulletin Awards)

26 September 2019

We are pleased to announce that IAPA International is a finalist in the following three categories, at The International Accounting Bulletin’s, Digital Accountancy Awards 2019.

CEO Blog - August 2019

13 September 2019

In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere. In many European countries, especially in the Mediterranean area, August...

CEO Blog - July 2019

I had a chance to watch the Tina Turner Musical while I was in London for business in July. I think she has a great...

IAPA Overview for UK200Group members

In the latest UK200Group blog post Ozgur Demirdoven, IAPA CEO gives an overview of IAPA and explains how it's connected to the UK200Group:

CaseWare RCM appoints former World-Check CEO to Advisory Board

CaseWare RCM, a strategic partner of IAPA and a provider of financial crime detection and prevention solutions, and a division of CaseWare International Inc., today...

CSA Group advances IAPA members knowledge of Fintech, DLT and tax implications

Chris Borg, Partner and Dr Malvina Mulliri, Regulatory Advisor, from CSA Group, a leading corporate and advisory firm in Malta, delivered an educational webinar to...

IAPA welcomes new Spanish member firm PFV Marbella

IAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of PFV Marbella, a tax, accountancy, legal and audit firm located in Marbella, Spain, further developing the EMEA...

IAPA International expands services to incorporate immigration

IAPA International, a leading global association of independent accounting, audit, tax, legal, advisory, financial and technology services firms, has expanded their service offering to now...

IAPA reappoints M&A firm in Italy

IAPA is delighted to welcome back Studio Bonamini & Partners, a tax, accountancy and M&A firm located in Italy. Having left the membership a few...

IAPA appoints new Immigration member firm in France

IAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Expat Partners, a global immigration service provider located in Paris, France. This firm brings the first exclusive...

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Working from Home: Our Experience

01 September 2020

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the way we carry out our daily activities, work, and engage in social interactions. We have slowly...

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US Democratic Presidential Nominee Tax Proposals

On August 20, former United States Vice President Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic nomination for US President. However, questions about Biden’s tax proposals, such...

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Retirement in Southern Italy: 7% flat tax

The Italian Tax Authority – Circular Letter July 27, 2020, n. 21 - clarified the optional 7% substitute tax regime for individuals with foreign-source retirement...

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EXPLANATIONS ON CURRENT TAX ISSUES IN NIGERIA

All tax payers, whether qualify to pay tax or not, have to file annual tax and monthly Value Added Tax returns Withholding tax will continue...

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Recent Tax Changes Proposed in Singapore’s Budget 2020

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Heng Swee Keat introduced taxchanges in his Budget Statement for the Financial Year 2020. Income tax in...

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Tax update from Pakistan

Govt initiates process to recover Rs417 bn GIDC The government has initiated the process to recover Rs417 billion collected by various sectors of economy in the...

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Tax incentives in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is an attractive business location. It has an active economic policy that encourages international businesses. A good geographical location, political and social stability and...

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Malta to adopt a new Individual Investor Programme (for 2020)

It was recently announced by the Parliamentary Secretary of Malta that a revised Citizenship by investment Programme will be replacing the current Malta Individual Investor...

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Liquidity subsidy for small and medium-sized companies in Germany affected by COVID19

The purpose of the liquidity subsidy (bridging aid) is to provide further liquidity support to small and medium-sized companies directly or indirectly affected by Corona-related economic...

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Research and Development Tax Credits for Software Development

An often-over-looked tax credit for companies that conduct software development is the Research & Development Tax Credit (R&D) for Federal and state tax credits. There...

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Transparent Taxation Platform announced in India

The Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has rolled out a scheme to incentivize honest taxpayers on 13.08.2020 via video conference, entitled “Transparent Taxation – Honoring...

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August Law Decree: main fiscal measures supporting the economy

Law decree No. 104 dated August 14, 2020 - the so-called “August Decree” – includes some notable fiscal measures taken by the Italian Government for...

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Equalization Levy: Understanding the subtleties between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.’- Earl Warren, American lawyer Paresh Daga Senior Partner - Manian & Rao...

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Ask the Coach – September 2020

Q. How Can I Keep My Team Engaged During These Uncertain Times? A. This has been the most common and widespread concern of CPA and...

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India Government Eases Compliance Burden

Encompassing the array of reliefs to the taxpayers, Indian Government has notified the extension of due dates of various tax compliances. AKGVG & Associates has...

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Malta announced an extension of DAC6 reporting deadlines

On 2 July 2020, the Commissioner for Revenue announced the deferral of the first reporting deadlines under regulation 13(7) of the Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions...

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Finding Grace in the Calm of the Storm

At the beginning of the pandemic, I couldn’t stop posting on LinkedIn. The articles were pouring out of me. I made videos and conducted a...

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An Update from UK200Group for IAPA friends and colleagues

Throughout the Coronavirus crisis, the UK200Group has ramped up support for member firms, individuals, and SMEs. This article outlines how we have responded to members’...

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Production Linked Incentives (PLI), Scheme for Promotion and Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semi-Conductors (SPECs) unveiled in India

The Indian Union minister Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, unveiled guidelines for electronics manufacturing schemes, earlier this month. These schemes were aimed at strengthening India’s Make...

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New Distance Sales Rules

Currently (and up to December 2020) taxable persons established in the EU and which supply goods to private persons in another EU-Member State are required...

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Impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on dividend repatriation structures

The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has had tragic effects on the health of citizens in Spain. In order to combat the pandemic, since 14...

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Reduction of value added tax in Germany:

In order to restart the German economy after the corona shock of the last few months, the German government adopted a major fiscal stimulus package...

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Singapore Under the New Normal

As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore went into a broad lockdown by adopting multi-pronged precautionary measures under the moniker “circuit breaker”...

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DAC6 Deadline Fast Approaching - Time to disclose?

The European Commission published in May 2018 regulations referred to as Directive on Administrative Cooperation or DAC6 for short. These regulations were incorporated in UK...

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