In New York bei der UNO-Generalversammlung


Ich war in New York. In Newark gelandet, wartete der Chauffeur auf mich. Nein, ich gehöre nicht zu den Reichen und Schönen, die sich einen eigenen Chauffeur leisten können. Und ich war diesmal (oder vorläufig) auch nicht ein geladener Gast der UNO-Generalversammlung, sondern ich habe entdeckt, dass, wenn ich den privaten Fahrdienst im Voraus bestelle, es gleich teuer kommt wie ein Taxi und es ist sauberer und angenehmer.Read More »

Call for opinion – Review of the content and format of the European Comminssion’s Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) web portal


As part of the current efforts to support the smooth implementation of the 2015 Place of Supply rules (Council Directive 2008/8/EC) and the functioning of the MOSS portal, the Commission just launched survey to get your inputs and suggestions how to improve the quality of the information presented on the MOSS web portal. The survey is opened till Friday 30 of October.

Liechtensteinischen Steuerkonferenz 2015


Am 29. September in Vaduz und am 21. Oktober in Zürich findet die Liechtensteinischen Steuerkonferenz 2015.

Die Konferenz diskutiert aktuelle und praxisrelevante Steuerthemen zum neuen Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen zwischen der Schweiz und Liechtenstein. Insbesondere werden gesetzeskonforme Steuerplanungsmöglichkeiten unter dem neuen Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen anhand von Fallkonstellationen erörtert.Read More »

PwC – QuoVATis Masterclass 2015


PwC_Teetasse_DEUm auch im 2015 beruhigt an MwSt- oder Zollfragen heranzutreten, bieten wir wieder unsere massgeschneiderten Masterclass Kurse an.

Nutzen Sie die Chance und registrieren Sie sich jetzt unter:

QuoVATis Masterclass 2015

Egypt – VAT recent developments


265283_web_R_K_by_Ulla Trampert_pixelio.deUnder Egypt’s five-year strategy launched in October 2014, VAT legislation is expected to be introduced in the second half of this year as a transition from the current General Sales Tax (GST) to a full fledged Value Added Tax (VAT) System. Read More »

Webcast on the Indian Union Budget 2015!


People walking outside an office building - PwC, Photo_RGB_PC_ 395.jpgThe government in India announced its Budget (including tax and policy proposals) on February 28, 2015. As this is stated to be the first serious Budget for the new government after being elected 8 months ago, the government likely will push through significant policy measures to revive economic growth and boost foreign investment. Read More »

Puerto Rican government proposes to enact a new value added tax (VAT) regime in 2015


PwC_Waermepad_ENThe Puerto Rican government is considering implementing a comprehensive tax reform package between January and March 2015, which would replace the current sales and use tax system enacted in 2006.Read More »

EU VAT Rates as from 1 of January 2015


Please find below update about the current VAT rates in the EU:

VAT_Rates

Italy: reduced VAT rate of 4% on e-books from 1 January 2015


PwC_R_Vinesh.Naidoo_Yoginee.Sharma_Vernie.Slabert_SouthAfrica_Jhb_P_CW_0017.JPGThe Italian Parliament passed the 2015 Finance Law on 22 December, which applies the 4% VAT rate to e-books as of 1 January 2015. According to the legislation any publication that is identified by an ISBN code (International Standard Book Number) and transmitted through any physical or electronic means, should be considered as a book and, as a result, subject to the 4% reduced VAT rate.Read More »

Egypt plans to introduce VAT in 2015


In a recent statement, the Egyptian Minister of Finance announced that the legislation introducing a VAT system might be published in early 2015 (January or February). The proposed time of implementation would be at around the middle of the year to allow taxpayers to prepare their accounts, software and systems to apply the new tax. Read More »