EU Adopts 'Think Small First' Regulation Agenda

by Ulrika Lomas, LawAndTax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 20 hours ago | Wednesday, February 22, 2012

At its meeting on February 20-21, the European Council adopted conclusions on a future smart regulation agenda with a strong end-user focus, in that it will seek wherever possible to exempt small businesses from European Union legislation, or to introduce special regimes so as to minimise the regulatory burden on them. Read Full Story

Another Solid Year For The DIFC

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Last updated 18 hours ago | Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Despite the impact of the European debt crisis, the global economic downturn and political turmoil in certain parts of the region, the Dubai International Financial Centre continues to strengthen its position as the leading international financial centre in the region. Read Full Story

Italian Tax Inspectors Blitz Courmayeur

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 22 hours ago | Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Tax inspectors from the Italian Revenue Agency have again taken to making spot checks, this time at Courmayeur, to check whether its shops, restaurants and bars, even those on the ski slopes of Mont Blanc, are issuing the necessary tax receipts. Read Full Story

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