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Taxing the giants of the digital economy
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 04/10/2016
» As digital networks continue their relentless march, tax authorities are becoming equally determined to ensure that the new giants of 21st century business pay their fair share of taxes. Recent examples include the agreement by Google to pay tax of £130 million retrospectively to the UK government, and the European Commission's order that Ireland collect record-breaking back taxes of US$14.5 billion from Apple. Even Indonesia started a tax investigation into Google last month.
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A closer look at the new Thailand-India tax treaty
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 23/08/2016
» Businesses are increasingly seeking to avoid tax by exploiting gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low- or no-tax locations. Member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have jointly set out action plans to address this problem. Some of these are reflected in the new Thailand-India Double Tax Treaty, which will take effect from Jan 1, 2017, replacing an accord that has been in force for 29 years.
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Complications arising from new stamp duty rules
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 26/07/2016
» While stamp duty is a type of nuisance tax that tends to be forgotten, failing to comply with its requirements could have distressing consequences. An instrument that is not properly affixed with stamp duty may be subject to surcharges that could climb as high as 600% of the original duty. As well, it could be prohibited from being used as evidence in a court of law.
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Grey areas in tax treatment of franchise fees
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 16/12/2014
» Take a stroll through a city bustling with thousands of shops and malls and you can see clearly how the brands and logos of renowned shops, fashionable boutiques and restaurants can influence consumers. Aware of the power of brands, many entrepreneurs invest in franchises that allow them to use the decoration concepts and colours as well as the proprietary information and know-how of such brands.
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Supreme court sets precedent on royalties
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 09/04/2013
» Taxpayers and the Revenue Department have been locked in endless disputes over the nature of fees paid to offshore service providers. Should such fees be classified as "royalties" or "service fees" under an agreement for avoidance of double taxation, more commonly known as a tax treaty?
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The upcoming aec prompts rethink of thailand's tax approach
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 17/01/2012
» In a globalised world like we're in today, going it alone is not a good idea. Few countries have the ability to bargain with others in the international arena on a one-on-one basis or to share with their neighbours resources such as geographical advantages, public facilities, raw materials, trade quotas, skilled labour, and tax and duty systems. This applies to Thailand and its fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
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