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A unique city blending Japanese tradition with high-tech design, Tokyo is a fascinating destination for a broad variety of Australian businesses, and its almost 14 million inhabitants make for an attractive target market.

E-Commerce has brought unprecedented freedom for retailers to sell, package and distribute their products wherever and to whomever they want. However, major reforms to the way global businesses are taxed, following release of the G20's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) action plan, are about to change what an efficient supply chain looks like.

The speed of change and intensity of scrutiny have forced tax to the top of the boardroom agenda. It’s vital that you and your boardroom colleagues take the lead in managing the pricing, compliance, risk communication and reputational issues thrown up by this complex and uncertain environment. So how can you get on top of this whirlwind of change?

BEPS is here to stay, with more than 80 countries now having agreed to adopt at least the minimum elements of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action Plan.

When purchasing real property after 1 July 2016, it is presumed that the vendor is a non-resident and the purchaser will be obliged to withhold 10% of the proceeds, register for withholding tax (WHT) and pay it to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) unless a clearance certificate has been obtained prior to settlement.

It’s a fact of retail – your brand is either on the up or in decline. Much like a rollercoaster, this cycle rolls around regularly, and consumers will tell you with their wallets if you’ve got your product offering right or wrong.

2016 is shaping up to be the year of mobility in retail. This will drive opportunities and raise challenges as we operate businesses in a global and borderless environment. Today’s customers expect to be at the centre of your retail decision-making with personalised attention both in store and online, 24 hour access through multiple channels, choice, and engagement with their favourite brands via social media.

The new social security agreement between Australia and India (the Agreement) came into effect on 1 January 2016.

Tackling the commercial and operational challenges of a move to VAT/GST.

For Australian mid-size businesses, among their most important and valuable assets are intangible assets. Broadly speaking, depreciation of these assets allows for some of the cost of acquisition and use to be recouped over the life of the assets in the form of tax deductions.

The global tax landscape is going through a period of fundamental change. Governments are now rethinking how taxes are levied. These changes have been triggered by the rapid spread of technology, new supply chains, debt pressures, and an increased scrutiny of multinational tax practices.

A summary of the latest on fringe benefits tax covering credit card loyalty programs, FBT end-of-year considerations, and new entertainment caps for Not-For-Profits from 1 April 2016.