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ITB is a weekly PodCast by Steve Towers. It covers all major global tax events for any given week. 07 October 2022: This week’s highlights Latest developments on Pillars One & Two Progress report on administration and tax certainty aspects of Amount A in Pillar One Report on tax incentives and GloBE rules Belgium announces

The BESPOKE-winning methodology that we teach in our Postgraduate course in Transfer PricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxationFOR MORE INSIGHT ON INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE: Introduction to International Taxation: Key Concepts & Guidelines International Taxation encompasses the framework of laws, principles, and treaties that govern the tax obligations of individuals and entities engaged in economic activities that span multiple jurisdictions. This field addresses how income, profits, and gains are taxed when operations or investments extend... More that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNEWhat are Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)? Multinational Enterprises, commonly referred to as MNEs, are corporations that operate in multiple countries through various subsidiaries, branches, or affiliates. These entities maintain a central management structure while leveraging diverse resources, labour markets, and customer bases across borders. The fundamental aspect that distinguishes MNEs from other corporate forms is their cross-border activity, which can include... More). In the context of tax regulationsTax laws form the backbone of any nation’s revenue system, setting the rules that govern how individuals and corporations contribute financially to support government functions. These laws define the types of taxes, the applicable rates, and the regulations regarding payment and compliance. They also outline the rights and obligations of taxpayers, ensuring a balanced and fair approach to funding public... More, it governs how prices for goods, services, or intangibles (such

GTC Conference 2022 The introduction of BEPSBEPS stands for “Base Erosion and Profit Shifting”. BEPS refers to tax avoidanceTax avoidance refers to the practice of legally structuring financial activities to minimise tax liability, reducing the amount of tax owed without violating laws. Unlike tax evasion, which is illegal and involves concealing income or misreporting, tax avoidance operates within the framework of the law. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) and individuals often engage in tax planning strategies that reduce tax liabilities... More strategies used by multinational enterprisesWhat are Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)? Multinational Enterprises, commonly referred to as MNEs, are corporations that operate in multiple countries through various subsidiaries, branches, or affiliates. These entities maintain a central management structure while leveraging diverse resources, labour markets, and customer bases across borders. The fundamental aspect that distinguishes MNEs from other corporate forms is their cross-border activity, which can include... More (MNEsWhat are Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)? Multinational Enterprises, commonly referred to as MNEs, are corporations that operate in multiple countries through various subsidiaries, branches, or affiliates. These entities maintain a central management structure while leveraging diverse resources, labour markets, and customer bases across borders. The fundamental aspect that distinguishes MNEs from other corporate forms is their cross-border activity, which can include... More) to exploit gaps and mismatches in the international tax system. By shifting profits from high-tax jurisdictions to low- or no-tax locations, MNEsWhat are Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)? Multinational Enterprises, commonly referred to as MNEs, are corporations that operate in multiple countries through various subsidiaries, branches, or affiliates. These entities maintain a central management structure while leveraging diverse resources, labour markets, and customer bases across borders. The fundamental aspect that distinguishes MNEs from other corporate forms is their cross-border activity, which can include... More reduce their overall tax burdenTax liability represents the total amount of tax owed by an individual or business to a tax authority, whether local, national, or international. This obligation arises through various forms of income, profits, or transactions subject to taxation laws and regulations. Understanding tax liability is essential for compliance and efficient financial management for corporations and individuals. It influences how businesses structure... More, even if little to

BY: Mark Korten – Korten Consulting The Minister of Finance in Mauritius presented the 2020/21 Budget on 11 June 2021. I have waited to see if the Finance Bill that enacts the Budget proposals would be out by now as there is a past precedent in Mauritius of omitting important Budget proposals in the enacting legislation.