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Some observations on Starbucks, Fiat, and their potential impact on future amendments to the arm’s length principle

Jérôme Monsenego (Stockholm University)/September 28, 2019 The General Court of the European Union has issued two awaited rulings in the Starbucks[1] and Fiat[2] cases. The length and the depth of the analysis made by the judges of the General Court should be acknowledged, even if certain key issues are perhaps too rapidly dealt with. Although the Commission lost in Starbucks, the […]

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What can we learn from Starbucks and Fiat

By Slaughter and May The European Court ruled yesterday that the EU Commission had not been able to demonstrate that the advance pricing agreement between Starbucks and the Dutch tax authorityTax authorities are fundamental institutions within government frameworks, overseeing tax assessment, collection, and administration. Their operations ensure that tax laws are enforced and public funds

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S.Africa: Expat Tax – Supreme Court of Appeal hands SARS big win over BMW and their Big 4 advisors

13 September 2019 Jean Du Toit, Senior Attorney at Tax Consulting SA The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a judgment on 6 September 2019 that handed SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role

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IFA Congress 8-12 September 2019

The IFA Congress 2019, held 8-12 September in London, brought together leading international tax and transfer pricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxation that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). In the context of tax regulations, it governs how prices for goods,

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Tax Court: When SARS are late what are the condonation principles?

We prepared to argue an application for default judgment against SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation.

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Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Transfer Pricing

Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Transfer PricingCourse Start Date: 28th October 2019Delivered by Tutored Distance Learning Do you wish to develop an in-depth and practical understanding of Transfer PricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxation that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). In the context of tax

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Inbound interest bearing loans – Section 31 versus section 23M of the Income Tax Act

ENSafrica – Simon Weber and Mike Benetello “There can be no objection in principle to the deduction of interest on loans in suitable cases. Loan capital is the life blood of many businesses but the mere frequency of its occurrence does not bring about that this type of expenditure requires different treatment.” Whilst these words of Hefer JA in

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OECD releases latest dispute resolution statistics at its first Tax Certainty Day

16/09/2019 – The first OECDThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprising 38 member countries, established to foster economic growth, trade, and development on a global scale. Founded in 1961, the OECD provides a forum for governments to collaborate, share policy experiences, and develop solutions to common economic challenges. The

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Broadening the scope of the South African transfer pricing rules

ENSafrica OECD, South Africa September 10 2019 South Africa has transfer pricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxation that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). In the context of tax regulations, it governs how prices for goods, services, or intangibles (such as intellectual property)

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