UAE issues “economic substance” regulations
Introduction In December 2017, the European Union (“EU”) Code of Conduct Group on Business Taxation assessed the tax policies of jurisdictions with no or only nominal tax against the criterion of ‘economic substance’. The EU applies three listing criteria, which are aligned with international standards and reflect the good governance standards that Member States comply […]
Cyber Roundup – June 2019
Sometimes “sound bites” help us to remember actions we need to take. With this edition of Cyber Roundup, some readers might consider the following statements made in this issue as good advice which, if heeded, can help to secure your cyber peace of mind: Patching is one of the top items to focus on. Cybersecurity is […]
Hastily enforced TM30 in Thailand sows widespread confusion
The Thai Immigration Bureau recently announced the enforcement of TM30 rules requiring the owners of all properties in Thailand to report all foreigners residing/present overnight on their premises to the Immigration Bureau or a local Police Station within 24 hours. The Immigration Bureau at Chaengwattana first announced the new enforcement regime for these long-standing regulations […]
Cyber Roundup – May 2019
Continuing our journey towards Thailand 4.0. In this months edition, a worrying trend of cyber attacks on education facilities, and the usual other litany of digital skullduggery and cyber intrigue, many of which featured sophisticated ransomware attacks. Key Cyber Events The following is a rundown of what happened during the month of April 2019. We […]
Cyber Roundup – April 2019
Continuing our journey towards Thailand 4.0. The weaponization ─ and subsequent monetization ─ of electronic data is clearly on display in this our second anniversary edition of Cyber Roundup. The right data can be hijacked for ransom, can be used to target the location of family members, and can be manipulated to alter medical implant […]
Maximizing a business’ value requires a sound strategy, shrewd management and advance planning
Many business owners share the same dream: one that begins with a simple knock on the door. They open it to encounter a well-funded buyer presenting an extravagant, unsolicited offer to buy their company. Yet, as appealing as this scenario may seem, it is rarely the route to a top dollar sale. Instead, maximizing a […]
Thai Revenue Department announces Tax Amnesty
The Thai Revenue Department has recently issued new tax regulations to encourage SME corporate entities to file tax returns appropriately by providing exceptions to laws relating to tax penalties and surcharges, including criminal liability. On March 25, 2019, the Act Exempting Penalty, Surcharge and Criminal Liability for Assisting Tax Compliance under the Thai Revenue Code […]
Cyber Roundup – March 2019
In a perfect world, we would not have to concern ourselves that our IT infrastructure and devices are not self-secured and impervious. Unfortunately, even the latest equipment and programs can eventually succumb to infiltration by bad actors. We also have a need – whether of necessity or by choice – to go faster and get […]
Cyber Roundup from February 2019
So, you’ve been lucky so far. Neither you nor your business has been compromised by cyber crime. Maybe Shakespeare’s warning [which basically applies to most life circumstances] can be your guide: Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. Good advice from a guy who died over 400 years ago and never had a smartphone. […]
Corporate tax remains a key revenue source, despite falling rates worldwide
On 15th January, the OECD released a report and database, Corporate Tax Statistics, providing internationally comparable statistics and analysis from around 100 countries worldwide. Interestingly it shows in 2016, corporate tax revenues accounted for 13.3% of total tax revenues increasing from 12% in 2000, despite actual rates falling across the world. Read full article here: OECD.org
