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German courts declare property tax unconstitutional
Property tax is a key source of revenue for German cities and municipalities - totalling around €13 billion euros per year. Through this tax landlords contribute to the cost of...
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Law on Innovation Science & Technology Centres (ISTC) adopted in Russia
ISTC projects participants will be granted various benefits, including exemptions from customs duties and value added tax payments.
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Spain: Indirect taxation reformed by Decree
The VAT Return to Travellers Scheme will be modified, and VAT processing will be imposed through an electronic reimbursement system.
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Brazil standardises accounting
SPED - the Sistema Público de Escrituração (Digital Public Digital Bookkeeping System) – is a standardised financial recording scheme used by the Brazilian Government. SPED allows for business’ tax and...
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Germany reforms its asset depreciation law: Low value assets threshold to rise in 2018
Everything you need to know about changes to Germany's low-value asset depreciation laws.
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Russia outlines e-commerce strategy
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Tax reliefs ensure that UK remains a research and development leader
Companies involved in R&D can benefit from a number of tax reliefs. They are particularly beneficial for early stage and loss-making companies.
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How are crowdfunding proceeds taxed?
Three distinct types of crowdfunding and how they are taxed. Learn more.
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Non-residents and non-resident corporate groups doing business in Australia
What non-residents and non-resident corporate groups need to know about doing business in Australia.
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Shock as UK business rates increase
In April 2017, the rateable value of UK commercial properties was reassessed. This resulted in changes of around 50% to most properties.
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Germany: Bundestag fears Russian interference
On 6th January 2017, the Bundestag heard that the Government fears that Russia might try to influence the 2017 elections through cyber-attacks.
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Retail REITS boom in Singapore
Retail REITs form the largest sub-segment on the Singapore Exchange and have been the strongest performer in the last three years.