Common reporting standard (CRS) and transparency: The need for action
In this era of tax transparency, detailed information about unauthorised assets held abroad, as well as undeclared income generated by such assets, will soon become available to the authorities in the 96 countries currently committed to information exchange.
Global M&A Round Table: Uncertainty prevails, but there are reasons to be optimistic
An international round table discussion focused on mergers and acquisitions involved members of Alliott Group’s Corporate Finance / M&A Group. Members give their views on reasons for the decline in overall deal volume in 2016, market trends and the impact of legislation and regulations implemented nationally and internationally.
Cultural consideration is key when doing business in the Middle East
Attitudes in the Middle East to doing business are different and need to be understood and respected
What will be the impact of Brexit on the UK’s key industries?
It has been a few months since over half of the UK electorate voted to leave the EU. Since then, we have heard opinions from various sources highlighting the potential impact leaving the EU could have on Britain and the wider economy. However, it is now that we are starting to get a more lucid insight into the impact on specific sectors such as housing and construction.
The impact of culture on global business– How to ensure strategic impact and protect your investment
Dr Peter Curran of Farnham Castle argues that assignees must be prepared adequately through cultural awareness, language training, country knowledge & cross-cultural communication skills.
Alliott Group report shows legal status and future of Uber and ‘ride sharing’ industry remains uncertain in many jurisdictions
A report comparing eight jurisdictions around the world from Alliott Group, an international alliance of over 160 professional services firms, reveals a wide variety of government responses to the regulation of ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft
Professional services firms must have a marketing plan, not follow their gut feelings
The Base Erosion & Profit Shifting project: A fundamental change to the taxation of international companies
The BEPS project led by the OECD and G20 has an Action Plan being implemented from 2016-17 in cooperation with national governments to address flaws in international tax rules, specifically the perceived avoidance of tax by companies trading internationally.
Trading with China seminar- Alliotts & Sherrards explain need to work with local partners
Alliott Group members tie up with the China-Britain Business Council, Department for International Trade (formerly UKTI) and Barclays to provide tips on how to go to market in China, and why you should know your limits with Baijiu!
Global round table provides comparison of transfer pricing legislation & BEPS implementation around the world
A recent global transfer pricing round table discussion involving Alliott Group member firms from the EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific regions reveals that transfer pricing rules vary significantly around the world and that implementation of the OECD BEPS Project recommendations targeting the avoidance of tax by international businesses, is likely to be uneven and take time.