A leading Reuters editor told the BBC’s Newsnight earlier this week that only international co-operation will help prevent large multinationals using tax havens to undermine the tax base of national governments, after campaigners slammed a proposed exemption for profits of forei
Gavin McGuire on what to consider when moving jurisdictions
Paul Morton on the tax issues of 2010 that matter, and what's ahead in 2011
Chris Sanger on the five key tax policy issues
Baker Tilly observed that last year Cadbury paid UK corporation tax of around £197 million, and that the company has now announced plans to move its headquarters to Zurich ‘to take advantage of Switzerland’s more competitive tax regime’.
A competitive corporate tax system is not just about rates, the Treasury said as it launched five consultations.
The Treasury announced five consultations on 29 November dealing with controlled foreign companies, taxation of foreign profits, profits arising from patents and R&D tax credits:
Allan Cinnamon and Nick Udal provide a detailed comparison of tax issues for holding companies in key jurisdictions
Anneli Collins on findings from a recent survey of businesses on their tax priorities