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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