foreign direct investment (FDI) News

IMF Advises Luxembourg On Coping With International Tax Changes

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, May 31, 2019

The IMF has welcomed Luxembourg's efforts to meet international tax standards but cautioned that international tax reform could hit the country's tax base. Read Full Story

Interest In Ireland 'Unwavering' Despite US Tax Reform

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, January 8, 2018

The head of Ireland's inward investment promotion agency has said that he does not believe that the US corporate tax cut will significantly impact investment in the coming months. Read Full Story

US Business Lobby Urges Philippines To Drop Sugary Drinks Tax

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, December 11, 2017

US business associations say the Philippines' proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax may infringe World Trade Organization rules and would dent the country's competitiveness. Read Full Story

EU Proposes Framework For Screening FDI

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The European Commission has announced plans to establish a new framework for screening foreign direct investment into the EU. Read Full Story

Most Irish Firms Expect Brexit Impact

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

A new survey by PwC has revealed that Irish CEOs are keen that the Government have a clear national strategy for dealing with Brexit, as an issue that is impacting business confidence levels. Read Full Story

Ireland Confident On FDI Prospects

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-news.com, London

Friday, July 7, 2017

The Irish Government's inward investment agency has said that the country is continuing to attract foreign direct investment, and stressed that Ireland must remain competitive if it hopes to maintain its position of strength. Read Full Story

Bangladesh Confirms New VAT Law, Corporate Tax Cuts

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

Friday, June 9, 2017

Bangladesh has announced corporate income tax cuts and the introduction of the new value-added tax law in its new Budget, released on June 1. Read Full Story

Ireland Launches New Trade Strategy

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, March 13, 2017

The Irish Government is aiming to secure 900 new foreign direct investments over the period 2015-2019. Read Full Story

Shanghai FTZ To Liberalize Investment Restrictions

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

Friday, March 10, 2017

Foreign investment restrictions on manufacturing and certain services are to be eased at the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone this year. Read Full Story

Think Tank Questions Need For Australian Company Tax Cuts

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

Thursday, February 2, 2017

New research by The Australia Institute, a think tank, has questioned whether the country must really lower its corporate tax rates to attract foreign investment. Read Full Story

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