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Insight
10 September 2018
The Shape of Water: Tax Disputes in the Age of Intangible Value
New research highlights the threat tax disputes represent to profit growth and discusses how companies can manage those disputes in an increasingly digitized economy.
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Your Trusted Tax Counsel

Governments around the world are implementing policies that demand greater financial transparency and seek higher tax revenues from corporate taxpayers. Navigating the evolving global tax environment requires experience, bench strength and a deep understanding of the practical impact on multinational companies and investors.

Insight
10 October 2018
Treasury and IRS Release Proposed GILTI Guidance
Read our practitioners’ in-depth analysis of the recently proposed regulations under Section 951A that were released on 13 September 2018 and how it will impact taxpayers.
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09 October 2018
Supply of Low Income Housing: Zero-Rated or Not?
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa decided whether three government housing projects were zero-rated supplies in terms of the VAT Act.
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09 October 2018
Dutch Government Is Reconsidering the Abolishment of Dividend Withholding Tax
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that the government is reconsidering the abolishment of Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT).
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04 October 2018
Ministry of Finance Lowers Duty Exemption Threshold on Import of Consigned Goods
Indonesia: A new Minister of Finance Regulation lowers the threshold for import duty exemption for the import of consigned goods.
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03 October 2018
The Rising Tide of Tax Disputes
Tax disputes are increasing. In Africa, governments are improving their tax administration and revenue authorities are becoming more sophisticated.
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02 October 2018
The USMCA: NAFTA's Replacement
Our lawyers set out brief summaries of selected points that impact international businesses.
Insight
September 2018
North America Tax News and Developments - September 2018
Read our practitioners’ insights on recent Treasury and IRS proposed GILTI Guidance, the final regulations under section 7874, and the latest IRS transactional rulings.
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News
15 October 2018
Baker McKenzie advises LGT on its cornerstone investment in China Renaissance
A cross-border team from Baker McKenzie in Singapore and Hong Kong has advised LGT Group Foundation ("LGT") on its cornerstone investment in China Renaissance Holdings Limited ("China ...
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14 September 2018
Baker McKenzie Recognized for Top Tax and Employment Practice in China
Baker McKenzie was named the "International Winner" in two award categories, "Labor & Employment Firm of the Year" and "Tax Firm of the Year", at the China Law & ...
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11 September 2018
Tax disputes threaten to wipe out more than half of Fortune 500 profit growth
Approximately $75.3 billion of Fortune 500 capital is under dispute with tax authorities, equivalent to more than half of their profit growth in 2017.
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03 September 2018
IHAG Holding and Swiss Life purchase the Widder Hotel and its neighbouring properties
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie successfully supported IHAG Holding in their acquisition of the Widder Hotel AG, which it will integrate in its brand "The  Living  Circle".
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24 August 2018
Baker McKenzie maintains leadership position in Latin America in 2019 Chambers & Partners Rankings
The firm was included in 95 ranked practice areas - more than any other law firm in the region.
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1 July 2018
Tax Returns and Collections in Mexico
Written by Héctor Reyes and Thania López for Punto Finos magazine, this article discusses tax in Mexico.
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24 July 2018
Baker McKenzie Advises Boeing on $4.25 Billion Acquisition of KLX Inc.
KLX Inc. will be part of Boeing Global Services and fully integrated with Aviall, a Boeing Company.
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Events
16 October 2018
19th Annual International Tax and Trust Program
This full-day conference, taking place in both New York and Miami, will take a close look at the latest developments in wealth management impacting global families.
Events
18 October 2018
3rd Frankfurt Tax Conference
In cooperation with Deutscher Fachverlag (dfv) we cordially invite you to the 3rd Frankfurt Tax Conference in our Frankfurt office.
Events
09 November 2018
Sixth Annual TEI Austin - Baker McKenzie Tax Workshop
Please join us on Friday, 9 November 2018 for a full-day Tax Workshop co-sponsored by the TEI Austin Chapter and Baker McKenzie. 
Events
04 December 2018
Sixth Annual TEI Houston Tax Symposium
Save the date and take advantage of reduced fees for the Sixth Annual TEI Houston Global Tax Symposium.
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Chambers Global

Our market-leading Global Tax Practice has been ranked by Chambers Global as Band 1 in its 2018 Global-Wide Tax category, recognizing the depth and breadth of our expertise on both transactional and contentious tax issues. Similarly, our Wealth Management Group was also recognized as Band 1 in the Global-Wide International Private Client category, noting the group's experience in working with clients from across the regions. For years, the global and regional directories of Chambers & Partners have also given our Tax Practice top rankings in its Europe-wide category, as well as jurisdictions including China, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Venezuela, and the United States.

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