Qualifying IPs will benefit from an 80% exemption on corporate and municipal business tax, as well as a 100% exemption from net wealth tax.
Increase in UK Business rates come as a shock to international retailers
In April 2017, the rateable value of all commercial properties in the UK was re-assessed, resulting in a typical change of around 50%, but with some businesses seeing significantly higher increases.
Dreaming of a second home in France?
Subject to certain conditions, you may qualify for a reduced rate of 10% on work of improvement, conversion and repair of a residential property.
State of the nation: The future of the US real estate market
In this article, we consider the most pressing issues in real estate and discuss what they mean for the future of the US market.
EU and New Zealand agree new customs agreement
The agreement is designed to facilitate the movement of goods and to cut illegal trafficking.
The French hotel and restaurant sector: A VAT conundrum
Don’t give up on your dream of running that charming country house hotel. Contact us for some valuable insights before you get started.
Russia: Ministry of Finance rules on booking.com VAT case
The Ministry of Finance has stated that Russian taxpayers who acquire access to the on-line hotel reservation system booking.com shall pay VAT.
Agriculture: Dutch tax authorities issue covenant on secondary activities
Dutch new covenant contains agreements on agricultural standards and the definition of secondary work.
Russia: Supreme Court rules that VAT arrears can be recovered from fiscal agent
The Supreme Court has ruled in support of the tax authorities’ position that VAT not paid by a fiscal agent can be recovered from the latter.
Land-related supplies: Everything you need to know
Businesses making land-related supplies across borders need to consider whether they are required to register for VAT in the country where the work is undertaken.
Unlike most supplies to business customers, land and property services are VATable in the country where the land is situated. This is not necessarily the place where the supplier or the customer belongs.
Cyprus Tax Department outlines new intra-group arrangements
The Cyprus Tax Department has issued a circular outlining the revised tax treatment of intra-group financing arrangements which apply from July 2017.
Keeping the cyber criminals out : Germany’s response to increase in cyber threats
Cybercrime is an increasingly real threat to business leaders. How can you stay aware of your cyber security and data privacy risks while embracing opportunities for growth?