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How Shall Foreign Investors Calculate Income Taxes for Carbon Credit Trading in Taiwan?

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 
The Taiwanese Ministry of Finance promulgated a new interpretative order on December 2023, regulating the income tax of foreign entities' carbon credits trading in Taiwan, that is, selling foreign carbon emission rights on the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange

CMF Regulations Regarding The Fintech Law

José Olbrich José Olbrich from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

On January 12, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF) issued General Standard No. 502 which provides instructions on the provision of technology-based services regulated by the FinTech Law.

Withholding Tax And Dividends To A Luxemburg Company

Vincent Gautier Vincent Gautier from  Jean-Claude Coulon & Associés  on 

The reimbursement to a Swiss company by a Luxembourg company of the entire dividends received from a French company does not exclude the status of the beneficial owner and the exemption of the French witholding tax.

What Is The UBO-Register?

Federico Rossi Federico Rossi from  Studio Rossi-Gerosa Commercialisti Associati  on 

Following the publication of the decrees implementing the Ministerial Decree, the register of the beneficial owners in Italy has finally become operational, and it obliges entities operating in Italy to report data and information concerning their beneficial ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions for Investing in Taiwan

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

A short Q&A covering main aspects to consider when investing in Taiwan.

Tax Reform Could Make the Football Market and the SAF Unviable

Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro from  monteiro de castro, setoguti advogados  on 

Tax reform is advancing in the Federal Senate. There are, however, points that could harm the development of entire sectors of economic activity, such as football.

Blockchain Byte: Wrapping Tokens, a CGT Event?

Laura Spencer Laura Spencer from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Wrapped tokens have emerged as a powerful catalyst for interconnectivity between different ecosystems. For tax purposes the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has no formal public guidance on the implications of wrapping.

AAT Decides: UPE To Corporate Beneficiary Is Not A Loan For Division 7A Purposes

Laura Spencer Laura Spencer from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

The tax treatment of unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) has long been a subject of scrutiny and debate in the tax world. This article considers the recent key decision that challenges established practice of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to deem UPEs to corporate beneficiaries as Division 7A loans.

Tax Advantages for Investors in Italian Start-Ups

Maria de Rosis Maria de Rosis from  Interconsulting Studio Associato  on 

Innovative start-ups are a key component of the modern economy, as they foster innovation, stimulate economic growth and generate new job opportunities. To support and promote the development of these companies, Italy has introduced tax incentives for investors who decide to finance this type of company.

Get Ready for the GST Changes from 1st January 2024

Fabio Garibotti Fabio Garibotti from  Algebra Private Limited  on 

As we approach 2024, companies should prepare for the upcoming change in the GST rate starting January 1, 2024. The rate will increase from 8% to 9%, which is the final step of the dual rate increment mentioned in the 2022 budget.

New Payroll Tax Guidance Impacting Medical & Health Practices in Victoria

Laura Spencer Laura Spencer from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

In a significant move for the medical and health industry, the State Revenue Office of Victoria has released a ruling clarifying its position on the payroll tax liabilities of medical centres and other health practices.

Free Zones in Uruguay: A Key to Promoting Trade and Investment

Lucía Acosta Lucía Acosta from  Castellán Abogados  on 

A little over a month ago, the 100th anniversary of the entry into force of the first law on free zones in Uruguay was celebrated, whose objective was to stimulate trade and industry in the port area through tax benefits and exemptions user taxes.

E- Invoices in the Debt Recovery Process

Carolina Díaz de Armas Carolina Díaz de Armas from  Castellán Abogados  on 

The use of electronic receipts to document commercial operations has been promoted in Uruguay, which has provided significant benefits to companies. However, this also entails challenges when debtors do not make the payment voluntarily and legal action must be taken.

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