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Greenberg Traurig's Pallav Raghuvanshi Named Tax Club of New York President

He also advises clients on U.S. inbound tax planning, including foreign investment in U.S. real estate, securities, and business operations.

Withholding tax on offshore software and SaaS payments: Inland Revenue releases draft guidance (PUB00266)

The draft largely confirms the existing principles given in the earlier interpretation guideline, IG0007, which was issued in 2003.

UK structures and buildings allowances

The allowance is available provided the expenditure is incurred on or after 29 October 2018 and all relevant construction contracts were signed on or after that date.

Maples Group’s Irish and Luxembourg Tax Practices Earn Further Recognition from International Tax Review

Both Tax practice groups continue to be named among the leading Tax advisers in the International Tax Review (“ITR”) World Tax 2027 rankings.

IR35: taxation of off-payroll workers explained

The fee for those services is then paid by the business to the PSC. It is possible for a PSC to have more than one employee/officeholder.

First-tier tribunal decision delivers lessons for taxpayers in R&D case

HMRC challenged whether the company’s activities linked to two waste handling projects met the statutory requirements to qualify for R&D tax relief.

Dentons has won an award for the best tax practice in the Czech Republic (in Czech)

The Czech award is a significant recognition for Dentons of the expertise and quality of its tax practice in the Czech market.

DLA Piper named Tax Innovator of the Year among nine recognitions at ITR Europe Tax Awards 2026

Receiving nine awards across such a varied range of categories is an excellent achievement for our international tax practice.

Dentons wins four awards at the ITR Europe Tax Awards 2026

In addition to the awards, Dentons was shortlisted in another 20 categories, demonstrating the broad strength of the Tax practice across Europe.

Baker McKenzie Receives 11 Awards at the 2026 International Tax Review EMEA Awards

The wins span jurisdictions across EMEA and recognize Baker McKenzie's expertise in indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax litigation, and broader tax advisory work

A 5% wealth tax? Preparing clients for California's Billionaire Tax

California's proposed Billionaire Tax Act presents estate planners with significant challenges, including retroactive application, anti-abuse provisions and unresolved questions about its treatment of trusts.

HMRC issues long-awaited VAT guidance on outsourced fund management services

The guidance includes discussion on whether services supplied under an MSA constitute a single composite supply, or a number of separate supplies.

Switzerland: Future Tax Reforms Boost Competitiveness Strategy

Federal Council signals administrative simplifications and long-term tax initiatives

UK plastic packaging tax data increases scrutiny on supply chains

This hike in registrations was despite total revenues generated by PPT decreasing 4% last year.

Luxembourg’s new carried interest regime

The regime applies from 2026 and includes two key changes: a broader range of eligible individuals and more favourable tax treatment.

China's new tax rules for offshore trusts - what you need to know

Offshore trusts remain a valuable tool for succession planning, family governance, asset protection and investment holding.

UAE Extends Corporate Tax Relief for Small Businesses

A taxpayer electing for SBR is treated as having no taxable income for the relevant tax period.

Joint accounts: when a simple solution creates unexpected tax surprises

Cash can usually be transferred without triggering capital gains tax.

New Chinese Mainland offshore trust tax regime: immediate implications for settlors, beneficiaries and trustees

Rather than targeting a single aspect of trust planning, the Announcement creates a comprehensive taxation and reporting framework that applies throughout the life of an offshore trust, from initial funding through to ultimate succession.

Trump's New Tariffs on Canada Raise Familiar Legal Risks

The rarely mentioned provision allows the president to respond to "unequal impositions or discriminations" against American goods, but its application has never been tested in court or previously used to implement tariffs.