Mighty Corporation Settles Tax Dispute With Filipino Government

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Thursday, July 27, 2017

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte revealed during his recent State of the Nation address that tobacco firm Mighty Corporation had agreed to settle three cases of tax evasion with the Filipino government.Read Full Story

Philippines Says VAT Rate Cut On The Horizon

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Monday, June 26, 2017

The Philippines Ministry of Finance has said that a lower value-added tax rate may be possible once the tax base is broadened and wider tax system changes are implemented.Read Full Story

Filipino Tax Reform Would Plug VAT Leakages, DoF Says

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Friday, May 19, 2017

The Philippines hopes to rein in value-added tax breaks, which are costing the Government an estimated PHP90.7bn (USD1.82bn) a year, the Department of Finance has said.Read Full Story

Hong Kong Hopes To Conclude ASEAN FTA Soon

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Friday, May 5, 2017

Hong Kong expects to conclude free trade agreement negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations by the end of the year.Read Full Story

Philippines Tables Comprehensive Tax Reform Law

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Legislation recently tabled in the Philippines would expand income tax-exempt allowances.Read Full Story

Australia Expands Online FTA Portal

by Mary Swire, Tax-news.com, Hong Kong

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

The Australian Government is now providing information on exporting to an additional nine overseas markets covered by free trade deals.Read Full Story

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