Archive: indirect tax
Injecting new life
May 16, 2013. Tags: indirect tax, life science, VAT
A proactive approach to managing VAT can bring rewards for life science companies.
The search for consensus on VAT guidelines
May 14, 2013. Tags: GST, indirect tax, OECD, VAT
The OECD’s first Global Forum on VAT took place in November 2012. Here is a summary of what they discussed.
Serious business for game operators
May 7, 2013. Tags: indirect tax, United Kingdom, VAT
The UK government is introducing a new regime to govern machine games duty.
Measuring the burden of US business taxes
May 2, 2013. Tags: business tax, income tax, indirect tax, sales tax, United States
In the US, state business tax receipts have increased, while local ones have edged down, according to an Ernst & Young report.
Asian giants plot big indirect tax reforms
April 26, 2013. Tags: GST, India, indirect tax, Japan, tax reform, VAT
India plans a new goods and sales tax regime to boost its economy, while Japan is looking to raise more revenue from VAT
Indirect taxation in 2013: tax administrations are focusing on compliance and enforcement
April 18, 2013. Tags: GST, indirect tax, VAT
This focus is leading to greater scrutiny of taxpayers’ affairs through more frequent and more effective tax audits and greater consequences for errors.
Slovakia’s stricter supplies rules
April 15, 2013. Tags: European Union, indirect tax, Slovakia, VAT
Proof requirements for intra-Community trade are stiffening up in Slovakia
Have the German VAT requirements for intra-EU sales returned to their roots?
April 10, 2013. Tags: European Union, Germany, indirect tax, VAT
On 1 January 2012, provisions for the documentation required for intra-Community supplies were severely tightened.
Indirect taxation in 2013: indirect tax systems are becoming more efficient
April 8, 2013. Tags: European Union, GST, indirect tax, OECD, VAT
Many countries are currently in the process of refining their indirect tax systems.
Tech tariff challenge
April 3, 2013. Tags: European Union, indirect tax, technology
As the European Court addresses tariff classification for components, what are the implications for the technology sector?
Indirect taxation in 2013: free trade is increasing but is meeting protectionist challenges
March 28, 2013. Tags: customs and trade, indirect tax
A number of new free trade agreements (FTAs) are expected to enter into force in 2013.
Indirect taxation in 2013: excise duties are on the rise again
March 19, 2013. Tags: excise duty, indirect tax
This year, excise duties on tobacco and/ or alcohol have increased or will soon increase in most EU countries, Guernsey, Moldova, Norway and Switzerland.
A world of difference: how the EU and US tax e-commerce
March 15, 2013. Tags: Consumer Products, European Union, indirect tax, United States, VAT
The rise of e-commerce and digital content mean that individuals are buying more products remotely. How do the EU and US tax these sales?
Indirect taxation in 2013: VAT/GST rates are increasing
March 11, 2013. Tags: GST, indirect tax, VAT
The significance of this trend for final consumers is clear: retail prices rise.
Lesotho: Budget for 2013–14 – details
March 7, 2013. Tags: budget, direct tax, indirect tax, Lesotho
The Budget for 2013–14 was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance on 22 February 2013. Details, which, unless otherwise indicated, will apply from 1 …
South Africa: Budget for 2013–14 – indirect taxes
March 7, 2013. Tags: budget, indirect tax, South Africa
The Budget for 2013–14 was presented to Parliament by the minister of finance on 27 February 2013. Details of the Budget on indirect taxes, which, unless …
India: Budget for 2013–14 – details
March 6, 2013. Tags: budget, direct tax, India, indirect tax
The Budget for the fiscal year 2013–14 was presented on 28 February 2013. Generally, the direct tax proposals take effect when passed and ratified by …
Hong Kong: Budget for 2013–14 – details
March 5, 2013. Tags: budget, corporate tax, Hong Kong, indirect tax, personal tax
The Budget for 2013–14 was presented to the Legislative Council by the Financial Secretary on 27 February 2013. Details of the tax-related proposals, which unless …
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