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IAPA Johannesburg May 2022 Newsletter

GREAT BUSINESS QUOTES• “Don’t blow off another`s candle for it wont make yours shine brighter” Jaachynma N.E.Agu, The Prince and the Pauper• “You have to work on the business first before it works for you” Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All :Living a Life of Success at the Edge of your Ability.• “Money is always eager […]

UAE Corporate Tax - Public Consultation Document

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 31st January 2022, announced the introduction of the Federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. While the UAE MoF is finalizing the UAE CT legislation, on 28th April 2022, it issued a Public Consultation Document (PCD) covering […]

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Morri Rossetti Labour Roundup

The Firm’s Labour Monthly Roundup collects some of the most important clarifications on new practices and law cases of the current month that are relevant to the following subjects: Mandatory communications regarding occasional self-employed workers; “Ukraine Decree” (D. L. n. 21/2022) and gas tickets; Civil partnerships as beneficiaries of permits pursuant to L. n. 104/1992; […]

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Giuseppe F. Bonacci, Product Liability Expert, Joins Morri Rossetti

Morri Rossetti announces the arrival of Mr. Giuseppe Francesco Bonacci as Of Counsel - Head of the Product Liability Department- of the Firm. Mr. Bonacci is a recognized expert in international corporate litigation and product liability in foreign markets - more specifically in North America and Asia. He joins the Firm with Mr. Edoardo Tosetto, […]

Introduction of Corporate Tax in UAE

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 31 January 2022, announced the much awaited introduction of the Federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits that will be effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The UAE Corporate Tax regime has been designed to incorporate best practices globally and minimize the compliance […]

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Dubai: UAE ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) declaration deadline

16 September 2021

The UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Resolution no. 58 of 2020 concerning Regulation of the Real Beneficiary Procedures (‘UBO Regulations’)  Objective:The UBO Regulations lays down framework for reporting details of ultimate beneficial owners, their interest and nominee directors / trustees.  Applicability:Obligations under this regulation is applicable to all establishments registered and licensed in UAE. However it is not […]

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Singapore: Here's what you need to know about changed to work Visa requirements in Singapore

16 September 2021

Singapore offers start-ups and multinational corporations’ access to a global talent pool, allowing you to form business relationships with strategic partners and gain insights with professionals from across the world. While the recent economic slowdown that began with the Covid-19 pandemic has caused the Singapore government to re-examine foreign employee visa considerations, the region continues to […]

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Germany: Corporate income tax reform - new taxation option for partnerships

16 September 2021

The new "Law on the Modernization of Corporate Income Tax Law" passed by the German Bunderat on June 25, 2021 is intended, among other things, to eliminate unequal tax burdens by harmonizing the taxation procedures for partnerships and corporations. This is intended to strengthen the international competitiveness of the legal form of partnerships. Harmonization of […]

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Johannesburg: July 2021 newsletter

16 September 2021

JULY 2021 NEWSLETTERHome office claims whilst working from home during Covid lockdown If you are an employee who works from home and has set aside a room to be occupied for the purpose of “trade”, e.g. employment, you may be allowed to deduct certain home office expenses for tax purposes. However, there are requirements that […]

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USA: Gerson Preston June/July/August newsletters

16 September 2021

Since the last IAPA newsletter, US member Gerson Preston has issued six newsletters which were sent to their clients, friends and contacts. Read newsletter issued on 18th June , Read newsletter issued on 2nd July , Read newsletter issued on 16th July, Read newsletter issued on 30th July , Read newsletter issued on 13th August , Read newsletter issued […]

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Saudi Arabia: News from Alaziq & Alzailaie CPA

16 September 2021

Aber project achieves main objectives in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The digital currency project Aber has accomplished its main objectives that mainly include understanding, experiencing, and analyzing the maturity of the distributed ledger technology (DLT). Aber, an initiative in cooperation with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, the project aims to explore the […]

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Australia: New Appointments

16 September 2021

New Director Appointment Hayden Lewis After joining hmh in 2006, Hayden had a two year hiatus before returning to hmh in 2016. Being brought up in the Southwest Victorian city of Warrnambool, Hayden brings a relaxed down to earth approach to providing advice. His relationships with clients are built on country values of a high […]

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Ask the Coach - August 2021

Q. How Do I get an Oppositional Colleague to Comply with my Request? A. I will share a powerful Tool with you: The Act of Mirroring Mirroring is one of the most powerful ways to call someone out – to get someone to admit their TRUTH, acknowledge a genuine need for CHANGE – or at […]

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United Kingdom: Preparing for your audit in a post-Covid world

The role of the auditor has been under increasing scrutiny over the past few years after some high-profile collapses. If anything, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has served to bring that into an even sharper focus. At the same time, new auditing standards, ISA 540 on Accounting Estimates and ISA 570 on Going Concern, […]

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Imposes Electronic Invoicing in 2021

E-invoice is an electronic invoice and to be a tax invoice issued electronically through electronic means which excludes scans or copies of invoices. The new regulations define the terms, requirements, and conditions related to electronic invoices. The draft rules aim to define technical and procedural requirements and controls for the upcoming e-invoicing mandate will be […]

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United Kingdom: Price Bailey advises on the sale of leading Irish-based automation business

Price Bailey, the chartered accountants and business advisers, have advised the shareholders of Ireland-based Control and Information Management Limited (CIM) on the sale of the business to German-based Process Automation Systems (PA Solutions), a subsidiary of Canadian parent ATS Automation Tooling Systems (ATS), a manufacturer of automated systems, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange with […]

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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 for the best possible buyout for their firms lately – the conversations are getting “heated” for sure … Can you help? A. This is not surprising since there is a […]

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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 the ABL market. We summarise below some of the key highlights, sharing our thoughts on how and why the market has shifted in the last 12 months and what it […]

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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 law will come into force that does not prohibit this practice, but makes it more difficult. Real estate transfer tax is payable in Germany when a property changes it´s owners. […]

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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 / Important Changes – Read on to Learn How to Avoid Common Pitfalls of a Task Force or Committee The rest of this question read “… because our shareholder group […]

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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 and has been appointed as a Director of the Firm. We wish him all the success with his new position. Undisclosed Foreign Assets: Automatic exchange of information between various revenue […]

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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, overruling all previous supreme court judgments or high courts judgements. An Act to give effect to such financial proposals received the assent of the President on the 28th of March […]

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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 to address financial crime shortcomings. Malta still faces a final verdict by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June, to avoid being put on a financial grey-list. However, passing […]

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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 a country by country basis and increasing the tax rate from 10.5% to 21% Replacement of BEAT (base erosion anti-abuse tax) with SHIELD (Stopping Harmful Inversions and Ending Low-Tax Developments) […]

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UAE Corporate Tax - Public Consultation Document

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 31st January 2022, announced the introduction of the Federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. While the UAE MoF is finalizing the UAE CT legislation, on 28th April 2022, it issued a Public Consultation Document (PCD) covering […]

Introduction of Corporate Tax in UAE

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 31 January 2022, announced the much awaited introduction of the Federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits that will be effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The UAE Corporate Tax regime has been designed to incorporate best practices globally and minimize the compliance […]

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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 get all this work done when I keep getting interrupted?! A. Let’s try to see this situation from another perspective …X Season = The Season of Opportunity! Clients Really Should […]

Appointment of the New Chairman of IAPA International

We, the Board members of IAPA International would like to inform you that in view of Martin Clapson relinquishing his position as Chairman of IAPA International on being appointed as a CEO, there has been a vacancy in the position of the Chairman. The Board deliberated the same and elected Arun Todarwal, Managing Partner of […]

Important message from IAPA's New CEO

I hope you are all well. These are very difficult times for us all and I wish you, your families, friends and business colleagues good health, safety and the best of wishes. I am very honoured and humbled to be IAPA’s CEO again. I was CEO from December 2016 to May 2018 and I look […]

Notification of changes at IAPA

Attached is a letter from Ozgur Demirdoven informing you of his resignation as CEO from IAPA. His resignation is effective from 31st May 2020. Ozgur has worked hard since he was appointed as CEO on 1 June 2018 and the International Board wish to place on record our thanks for all his efforts over the […]

Morri Rossetti has been reconfirmed in the EMEA 2020 ranking of Legal500

Morri Rossetti has been included again in the prestigious 2020 Europe Guide by Legal500, one of the two most important legal directories in the world, which has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the […]

Transfer Pricing Implications of COVID-19

For any business in the current climate, there is a critical need to minimise the economic impact of the COVID 19 pandemic as well as to ensure, as far as possible, ‘normal’ day to day operations. However, for companies and groups with an international aspect, the following are already having transfer pricing implications: Intercompany supply […]

IAPA appoints new Swiss member, NRS Treuhand AG

10 February 2020

We are pleased to announce that NRS Treuhand AG and PRÜFAG Audit Ltd, based in Zurich and Zug, Switzerland, have been appointed as an IAPA International member. NRS Treuhand AG is a company specializing in tax consulting, accounting and payroll services with headquarters in Zurich and a branch in Zug (Switzerland). Through its sister company PRÜFAG Audit Ltd, it also provides auditing […]

CEO Blog - January 2020

29 January 2020

In this issue, I will cover December 2019 and January 2020 activities. But first thing first; bushfire season is nothing new to Australians, but this summer has been calamitous — and it’s far from over. Thousands of Australian families have lost their homes this summer. People have lost their homes, their farms, their businesses. Far worse, some people have lost loved ones.

CEO Blog - November 2019

18 December 2019

Another great month for IAPA! Actually it is one of the best months of IAPA within 2019, where we had the chance to gather with our members from all around the world at our flagship event the IAPA ‘International Conference’.

An investment in talent can reap Olympic results

12 December 2019

It was midway through the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. As I travelled up thirty floors in a packed lift, the Canadian Olympic medal tally flashed up on the elevator television screen. The stranger beside me announced to the sardined passengers, "I am so proud to be Canadian right now. Our Olympians are doing so well…” Then she added, "It's too bad our summer Olympians suck so bad."

Tierney Coaching & Consulting educates IAPA members on how to build a Marketing Culture at their firms

06 December 2019

Lisa Tierney, Certified life strategy coach and President of Tierney Coaching & Consulting, Inc. provided IAPA members with an informative webinar exploring the importance of marketing cultures within firms and how to effectively create them.

IAPA International Conference 2019

03 December 2019

The 2019 International Conference held in the spectacular setting of Singapore was a great success, attended by 110 delegates, travelling from over 24 countries from 40 global Professional services firms to join us and celebrate IAPA's 40th Anniversary.

Introducing Tameka Morrison, IAPA Office Administrator/Marketing Coordinator

02 December 2019

Tameka Morrison has just joined IAPA as ‘Office Administrator / Marketing Coordinator’, bringing with her a wealth of administrative skills and knowledge from having worked in the field for over 20 years, both in Barbados and the UK.

IAPA now ranked 6th position for 'International Alliances and Associations 2019'

02 December 2019

IAPA is pleased to be ranked 6th position for ‘International Alliances and Associations 2019’ by The Accountancy Age this month. IAPA has successfully expanded in the past year, having risen 12 places in the rankings, with a significant 464.9% increase in fee income.

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 time in our history, IAPA was nominated and shortlisted for 3 categories and awarded in 1 category.

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 you enjoy reading my blog.

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Germany: Suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency partially extended until 31.12.2020

28 October 2020

Immediate measures should avoid a wave of insolvencies among German companies. For this reason, the obligation to file for insolvency in the event of pandemic-related illiquidity and overindebtedness was originally suspended until the end of September 2020. This suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency has now been extended - limited to the facts […]

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Brexit: a boon for Luxembourg?

26 October 2020

Deal or no-deal, Luxembourg is expecting to emerge as one of the biggest winners from Brexit, as it hopes to pick up a fair amount of business from the UK. Some 26 UK companies have settled here since the Brexit referendum and many more are likely to follow before the end of this year. Luxembourg […]

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Ross Brooke partnership with Veritas Advisory

26 October 2020

Ross Brooke are excited to announce our partnership with Veritas Advisory. RB Veritas Advisory gives unrivalled tax and property capital allowances expertise to any client business with existing, or impending purchases/sales or construction of, commercial property. The allowances will be particularly useful to corporate owners, LLP’s or general trading partnerships and even those with Furnished […]

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Contributions of assets to a trust: fixed mortgage and cadastral tax

05 October 2020

According to a recent decision of the Regional Tax Commission of Veneto, judgment n. 244 of 2 July 2020, the contributions of assets to a trust does not constitute any transfer of wealth, so they are not subject to a fixed taxation, neither to mortgage tax nor cadastral tax. Indeed, the Tax Commission has clarified that […]

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Circular on TCS On Sale of Goods - WEF 1st October 2020

01 October 2020

Effective from 1st October 2020 a new provision of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) has been introduced. A seller who receives any amount as consideration for the sale of goods of the value or aggregate of such value exceeding Rupees 5 million in any financial year shall, at the time of receipt of such amount, […]

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Amendment in TCS provision and Dividend Taxation in India

29 September 2020

The Finance Act, 2020 has introduced several modifications in the Indian taxation. AKGVG & Associates has summarized the amendments brought about in TCS provisions and TDS on dividend by the Finance Act, 2020 for ease of understanding. Broadened TCS provisions: On sale of goods W.e.f. 1st October 2020, all sellers (with sales exceeding Rs. 10 crores […]

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Brexit – Import/Export Changes – Are you Ready?

28 September 2020

Dains have been approved as a fully accredited Customs training provider and as such are offering training around the new import and export changes that will come into force on 1 January 2021. Places are booking up fast as businesses are realising that Brexit is fast approaching. How could this impact my business? If your […]

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McInerney Saunders appoints eight new employees

28 September 2020

McInerney Saunders are delighted to announce the commencement of eight new employees with the Firm taking our staffing levels to 35. The new staff members have been deployed across our Accounting, Audit and Tax Departments and are at various stages of their careers ranging from qualified accountants to those only commencing their accounting careers. In […]

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SETTING UP BUSINESS IN LUXEMBOURG

23 September 2020

Are your clients looking for a place to start or expand their business? They need look no further. Luxembourg is the ideal location. It offers a multicultural, multilingual, and highly qualified work force, IT and logistics infrastructure, political and social stability, and a high quality of life. With the highest GDP per capita in the […]

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Ask the Coach – October 2020

22 September 2020

Q. How Can I Cultivate Stronger, Sustainable Relationships with My Clients (especially during these challenging times during the pandemic)? Here are three easy tips to help you connect with your clients to keep them engaged and loyal to you for years to come: I. Show Interest and Genuine CARING for Them, their Family, and their Business […]

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Cowgills Business Recovery acquires RPG team

17 September 2020

Business accountancy and advisory firm Cowgills has acquired the business recovery arm of Manchester based accountancy firm RPG for an undisclosed sum. The move will see RPG’s head of business recovery Alan Coleman join as a partner and James Fish will join as director within Cowgills business recovery team. Four further members of staff will […]

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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 grown to accept this new normal - from wearing masks, ensuring regular sanitization to maintaining social distancing all of which may go on until a vaccine is found or herd […]

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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 as when and how fast he would push for tax hikes, remain to be clarified heading into the fall campaign. Complicating matters, the US has recently spent trillions of dollars […]

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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 incomes who move their tax residence to small municipalities in Southern Italy (art. 24-ter of the Italian Tax Code). Subjective scopePersons with pensions (and equivalent income) paid by foreign subjects […]

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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 to be deducted from advance payments for qualified amounts but refund can be sought by SMEs for those not in the tax paying bracket Determination of qualifying SMEs whose Turnover […]

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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 Singapore is calculated on the preceding year. For example, income of a company with a financial year ending on 30 June 2019, will be taxed in the Year of Assessment […]

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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 head of GIDC (Gas Infrastructure Development Cess) and to this effect the Petroleum Division has asked the heads of gas companies, and public sector exploration and production companies to initiate […]

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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 a tax efficient environment are just some of the reasons why many investors choose to set up a business in Luxembourg. Luxembourg tax law does provide for various incentives, subject […]

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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 Programme. As the capping of 1800 nearly reaches its mark, completed applications will have up to the 30th September before ceasing to exist. Following various consultations, the 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 effects or closures for the months June to August 2020. Companies are eligible to apply for the aid if their turnover in the months of April and May 2020 together […]

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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 is the traditional R & D tax credit and the Alternative Simplified Calculation. The credit applies to United States expenditures only. Four tests are required to be met in order […]

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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 the Honest”. Recently, several initiatives have been taken by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for bringing in efficiency and transparency in the functioning of the income tax department. […]

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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 supporting the economy after the Covid 19 sanitary emergency. Here below, a brief summary of these measures that the decree includes. 2020 revaluation of business assets and shareholdings Italian resident companies, […]

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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 Chartered Accountants.Board Member – IAPA, Asia Pacific. BackgroundThe digital economy is gaining traction globally, with reduced dependence solely on a pure brick and mortar business model. The proliferation in the […]

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