Tax & Accounting Blog

Most U.S. importers are familiar with the Importer Security Filing (ISF), which requires advance data for ocean shipments so Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can properly screen the cargo for security risks.  Importers who do not ship goods via air, or do not pay attention to what their air carriers must deal with may not … Read More

On July 13, 2018, India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) requested comments and suggestions on “significant economic presence,” which India introduced under section 4 of the Finance Act 2018. See also section 9(1)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“ITA”). Double taxation agreements (DTAs) generally provide that a company’s business profits … Read More

On July 4, 2018, Spain published Law No. 6/2018 in the official gazette, enacting the 2018 Budget measures into law. The legislation contains the BEPS Action 1 and 5 measures discussed below, among others. Editor’s Note: Articles 75-79 of Law No. 6/2018 contain amendments to Spain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rules to implement … Read More

In this new media marketing era, successful content marketing begins with a well-planned and strategically executed content marketing strategy. Align your content strategy with the buying life-cycle in order to provide key decision-making tools for your prospects along the way. Leverage social media channels to drive more connections, achieve enhanced exposure and improve company popularity. … Read More

Background Early this year, the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade organized a workshop titled “Anti-corruption Provisions in EU Free Trade and Investment Agreements: Delivering on Clean Trade”. It took several months to complete the documents, which included opinions represented by the authors. It is these viewpoints that are greatly influencing not only upcoming Free … Read More

On May 22, 2018, Egypt’s Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decree No. 221 of 2018 (the “2018 Decree”) to amend the country’s transfer pricing rules. The 2018 Decree entered into force on May 22, 2018. Background In 2005, Egypt became the first country in the Middle East to introduce transfer pricing legislation (Article 30 … Read More