Expert Analysis

The OECD’s mínimum tax rules are set to affect M&A deals in several ways, says Osborne Clarke partner Esther Villa

While pillar two can progress without the US, it won’t reach the same heights without American involvement, argues Renáta Bláhová, founding partner of BMB Partners Taxand

Under the merged scheme for R&D tax relief introduced last year, rules on contracted out R&D have changed. James Dudbridge argues for a proactive approach when reviewing companies’ commercial arrangements

Marc-Oliver Beste, Florian Escherle, and Maike Moehle of Deloitte discuss how companies can manage pillar two effectively under an optimum operating model and adapt their approaches to data, talent, processes, governance, and technology

Thomas Leventis and Konstantinos Roumpis of Deloitte Greece highlight inconsistencies between Greece’s corporate tax treatment of distributed profits and international practices, and suggest a potential reform to create a clearer and more competitive tax framework

Hear senior tax professionals from insightsoftware and Deloitte explain how tax data can be centralised into one platform in a webinar to be hosted by ITR at 2pm BST (9am Eastern Daylight Time) on April 29

Shaun Austin, Darcy Alamuddin, and Ryan McMahon of Deloitte analyse the feedback from the 2024 Deloitte transfer pricing controversy survey, highlighting key trends in the transfer pricing controversy space

Dennitsa Dimitrova of Kambourov & Partners Tax Consulting highlights a significant tax risk in M&A transactions involving telecommunications operators and suggests what steps should be taken during the due diligence process

Vrajesh Dutia and Michael Nixon of Deloitte explain the nuances of amount B as jurisdictions consider its adoption, and outline the uncertainties and challenges involved

Claudia Sofianu and Dan Răuț of EY Romania summarise the new directive on platform work and call for Romania to continue its drive towards increased tax compliance and reduced tax evasion in this area

Sandra Benedetto and Jonatan Israel of PwC Chile provide an overview of a law establishing a new legal concept that aligns taxation with ESG principles, and consider its implications for Chilean companies

S Sriram and Dinesh Kukreja of Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan examine the tax consequences of foreign business reorganisations in India, including indirect transfer rules, statutory exemptions, and treaty benefits for multinational companies