Whether you are an Australian business with existing operations in the US or looking to establish a foothold there, the impact of the US tax reform agenda will warrant very close consideration. While there may well be benefits arising, there may also be some disadvantages and unintended consequences.
The Tax Law Amendment (Combating multinational Tax Avoidance) Bill 2015 (“MAAL”) casts the spotlight onto corporate activity that encourages the reduction of tax liabilities in Australia.
It looks like Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv need to welcome another member to their start-up club soon: Manila, Philippines’ thriving capital, is rising at a quick pace on the digital innovation map.
The World Bank confirms it: Singapore is the world’s top country when it comes to ease of doing business.
China’s free trade zone features a unique blend of cultures reflected in its broad investment opportunities and diverse talent pool. As the world’s second-largest port, Shanghai boasts a thriving economy and the country’s second highest GDP per capita.
It often happens that economic growth in the capital city exceeds that of the country in general. However, combine Jakarta’s 4.8% growth in 2016 with Indonesia’s ranking as ASEAN’s largest economy and world’s 10th largest market in terms of purchasing power parity, and you’ve got perfect conditions for a fast-growing, increasingly wealthy consumer market.