4. A) Glasgow needs to invest in new technologies to reach its goal. 5. B) It permits employees to boring cats into their offices. 6. B) Rescue homeless cats. 7. C) It has let some other companies to follow suit. 8...
In 1975, when this Bill’s predecessor, the Workmen’s Compensation Act came up for second reading, the intention to introduce an expeditious compensation regime was a key purpose of introducing changes to the law. In those days – in the words of then Manpower Minister Ong Pang Boon – ...
Solvency is a good thing because insolvent companies go out of business. What is an example of solvency? A solvent company has reliable sales that exceed costs that allows it to keep operating in the long run. An insolvent company has high expenses combined with low or declining sales, making...
In Australia, when you sell shares and other listed securities for a price higher than you paid, the profit or capital gain may be subject to a capital gains tax (CGT). CGT is common globally, but Australia’s implementation is considered one of the world’s most complex, and the nua...
Tax Reduction: Old or New Tax Slab? The Old Tax Regime is the tax system that prevailed before the new regime. Under this regime, more than 70 deductions and exemptions are available, including HRA and LTA, that can reduce taxable income and tax payments. Section 80C of this regime allows...
Tax Under the Non-Habitual Resident Regime in Portugal Which professions are considered highly valuable under the NHR tax regime? Professions of high cultural and economic worth are given generous tax exemptions and tax benefits under the NHR regime. The following professions are considered of high...
The main objective of this paper is to determine if the EU blacklist, as a political instrument, can shape public opinion in a tax haven. Beyond a simple estimate of the effect of blacklist on public opinion, we also want to learn about the mechanisms through which this influence can be...
The complexity of transfer pricing disputes has rarely been tested in South Africa. However, a recent case centred on the application of the arm’s length principle, which is at the heart of transfer pricing. ABD Limited, a South African multinational company, won its appeal in the Tax Court...
A furnished holiday let is still considered a residential propertyasset. When you come to sell an FHL, you may be required to pay Capital Gains Tax if the property is owned by you and is not your main residence. However, as any income from an FHL is treated similarly to trading income,...
Interpreting the Arms Index involves looking at its value in relation to certain thresholds. A value below "1" is considered bullish, indicating that advancing stocks and volume dominate the market. Conversely, a value above "1" is considered bearish, suggesting that declining stocks and volume ...