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The group of 18 Americas countries within Ernst & Young´s review of tax policy in 60 countries in 2013 is very mixed, with few strong policy trends pervading the region.

Global technology M&A value grows 58% but deal volume falls 12% year-on-year in Q1 2013

June 18, 2013

The aggregate value of all disclosed value deals grew 58% year-on-year (YOY) to US$36.4b, according to Ernst & Young’s Global technology M&A update: January – March 2013.

Managing indirect taxes in rapid-growth markets

June 14, 2013

We look at both the issues and opportunities that multinational companies face in doing business in emerging and fast-growing economies. Get our insights.

Colombian tax reform rewrites VAT system

June 12, 2013

The 2012 Colombian tax reforms will have a major impact on the country’s VAT system.

Africa’s share of global FDI increases over the last five years

June 10, 2013

Africa’s share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown over the past five years highlighting the growing interest from foreign investors, according to Ernst & Young’s third Africa Attractiveness Survey.

2013 tax policy outlook for EMEIA

June 7, 2013

The macroeconomic situation would seem to indicate that a heightened tax burden is here to stay for at least five years.

China’s VAT system a major source of risk and opportunity

June 4, 2013

Companies and consumers in China are paying significant amounts of VAT. In addition, China’s VAT rules are unique and its system constantly changes.

The outlook for global tax policy in 2013

May 31, 2013

Policy changes become more selective, and all eyes are on future direction.

The new EU Data Protection regulation: the challenge of “accountability”

May 28, 2013

Stiff penalties force companies to get their house in order.

By 2030 two-thirds of global middle class will be in Asia-Pacific

May 21, 2013

By 2030, two-thirds of the global middle class will be residents of the Asia-Pacific region, while Europe’s share of this population will have dropped by 14% according to Ernst & Young’s Hitting the sweet spot report.

Injecting new life

May 16, 2013

A proactive approach to managing VAT can bring rewards for life science companies.

The search for consensus on VAT guidelines

May 14, 2013

The OECD’s first Global Forum on VAT took place in November 2012. Here is a summary of what they discussed.

Multinationals failing to adopt transformative payroll techniques to compete and expand in the global marketplace

May 10, 2013

The majority of multinationals (85%) want improvement in their current payroll practices, yet they are skeptical about whether payroll providers can deliver a comprehensive global solution, according to a new Ernst & Young survey.