South America News

Tax-Privileged Free Trade Zones The OECD's Next Target
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Monday, March 19, 2018
In a new report, the OECD has drawn attention to criminal activity in free trade zones, which typically offer tax privileges and lighter regulation, highlighting that they may be unintentionally fostering growth in counterfeit goods. Read Full Story

EU Removes Jurisdictions From Tax Blacklist
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The EU has announced the removal of eight jurisdictions from its tax blacklist. Read Full Story

Technology Cutting Tax Compliance Burden: Paying Taxes 2018
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The use of technology by business and government in tax compliance is driving continued simplification and reduction in the burden of tax compliance on businesses, says Paying Taxes 2018, a report by The World Bank Group and PwC. Read Full Story

Juncker: EU Will Strengthen Trade Agenda
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, September 15, 2017
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said that he wants the EU to strengthen its trade agenda, and that countries are "lining up" at the bloc's door to reach new trade agreements. Read Full Story

Mexico Talks Trade Deals With Japan
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Officials from Mexico and Japan have met to discuss deepening trade ties between the two countries. Read Full Story

New Tax Treaties Key To Aircraft Leasing Growth In Hong Kong, Says Report
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council has released a report calling for the Government to expand its tax treaty network, in particular with countries that have growing aviation industries. Read Full Story

Panama Must Focus On Tax Transparency, Reform: IMF
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Monday, May 8, 2017
Panama should take measures to address its low tax revenues, including enhancing tax administration, streamlining tax incentives and exemptions, and avoiding amnesties, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. Read Full Story

Mexican Senate Approves Tax Treaties
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Mexico's Senate has approved a new double taxation agreement with Argentina, signed in November 2015. Read Full Story

Bulgaria Removes Panama From Tax Blacklist
by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington
Friday, April 21, 2017
Bulgaria has removed Panama from its tax haven blacklist in recognition of the South American country's effort to improve transparency and tax co-operation. Read Full Story

EU Issues Update On Mercosur Free Trade Talks
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Monday, April 17, 2017
The European Commission has summarized progress made during the latest round of negotiations for a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur group of four South American countries. Read Full Story
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