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Revamping Australia’s Foreign Investment Regime
The Foreign Investment Review Board regime is a critical component of the country’s approach to regulating foreign investments. Recent reforms to this regime reflect the Australian government’s response to the constantly evolving landscapes.
Commercial Real Estate Note Purchases: Lender’s Loss, Investor’s Gain
More than two years have passed since the Federal Reserve seismically shifted its fiscal policy and began hiking interest rates. Approximately $2.0 trillion of commercial real estate mortgages are scheduled to reach maturity from 2024 through the end of 2026.
Requirements That Electronic Attendance Registration And Control Systems Must Meet
On May 9, 2024 Exempt Resolution No. 38 of the Labor Directorate was published in the Official Gazette, which establishes the requirements that electronic registration and control systems for attendance and work hours must meet.
New Changes To Vacant Residential Land Tax: Is Your Holiday Home Effected?
Victorian holiday homeowners will have been paying close attention to the expansion to vacant residential land tax provisions in the Land Tax Act 2005 which come into effect from the 2025 land tax (calendar) year.
Recovery Of Funds For Foreigners
Withdrawing AFP funds offers immediate access to the money but comes with tax implications, investment risks, and potential loss of social security and health benefits.
How To Acquire Chilean Nationality?
This article summarizes the different options to acquire the Chilean Nationality and its main requirements.
Employers: The New Flexible Friend Of The Employee?
New employment laws came into force at the beginning of April which will require employers to update their policies and be aware so as not to be caught on the hop. This article highlights the main changes:
Australia’s 2024 Merger Reform Proposal: An Overview
The Australian Government has recently proposed a significant overhaul of the country’s merger review system. The proposed merger reform seeks to amend the CCA to strengthen the merger review process and enhance competition in the market, and to create a more robust, streamlined, and transparent merger control regime.
Boston’s Planning-Led Rezoning: New Skyline Districts
Boston is continuing its commitment to planning-led rezoning with the recent release by the Boston Planning and Development Agency ("BPDA") of a draft zoning text amendment and zoning map to implement the PLAN: Downtown planning study adopted in December 2023.
Insights Into The 2024 Victorian State Budget
The Labor Government has been tight lipped on the contents of the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget (2024-25 Budget) with Premier Jacinta Allan suggesting the first budget under her reign would be family focused, yet today’s unveiling has brought less-than-optimistic news for some.
Foreign Surcharges: Surcharge Purchaser Duty Back On The Table
The tide has turned for citizens from nations once spared from surcharge duties and taxes on land purchases in NSW. Thanks to the introduction of new federal legislation, the validity of the imposition of surcharge duties and taxes by all state and territory bodies has been confirmed.
Getting A Divorce In Taiwan
Divorce rates are steadily increasing in Taiwan, but the Taiwanese divorce-related rules are still complicated, particularly for foreigners. Unlike some Western countries, initiating divorce proceedings through Taiwanese courts still requires proving the other party's responsibility for the marriage breakdown.
Law 21,440 And Duty Of Loyalty In Corporations And Foundations
Law 21,440, introduced important innovations in terms of tax incentives for donations to corporations and foundations, among other non-profit entities. This law contains a set of requirements and prohibitions to safeguard the proper use of donated resources.