As China’s GDP per capita income is lower than that of Spain, it continues to be misleadingly categorised as an emerging market, despite having the largest economy in the world, a literacy rate of 96 percent and more high speed rail tracks than any other nation. This has drawn me to look at the recent GDP figures released by the OECD, and what they might mean for some of our member firms around the world.
Read moreThis week, I would like to share two articles which have caught my attention.
Read moreCompanies may request preliminary rulings regarding the VAT liabilities relating to cross-border transactions from the tax authorities of the Member States participating in the CBR pilot project. Currently, rulings may be requested in 15 member states (Belgium, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia and Sweden).
Read moreThis connectivity by air is set to continue as China’s inland cities are undergoing a process that McKinsey & Company calls ‘city transformation’.
Read moreEconomic Growth Trends Growth forecasts for the new year indicate major variations within these economic groups:
Read moreThe UK Government has released details of proposed rules on diversion of profits from the UK, thus firing a warning shot at large multinational businesses that they consider are not paying their fair share of UK corporate taxes.
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