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Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

UK Spring Budget 2024

Key Tax Measures The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the United Kingdom (“UK”) Spring Budget for 2024 on 8 March, 2024.  The Budget was delivered against the backdrop of an anticipated general election in the summer...more

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Bermuda Regulatory Outlook 2024

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As we enter 2024 the myriad of regulatory changes can appear overwhelming. We are here to help and have set out below some key changes and issues that can impact Bermuda entities. Bermuda has introduced a corporate income tax...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Liechtenstein (Updated)

The Principality of Liechtenstein lies at the centre of Europe, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, next to the river Rhine. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy established on democratic parliamentary...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Portugal (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - Portugal is an Iberian Peninsula country, bordered by the Atlantic to the west and south and Spain to the north and east. In addition to...more

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Taxpayer Victory in US Tax Court Highlights Need for Properly Structuring Partnership Profits Interests

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A recent US Tax Court case upholds profits interest treatment for a taxpayer’s receipt of a partnership interest granted in exchange for services. The case highlights how properly structuring and documenting the grant of a...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Portugal (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - Portugal is an Iberian Peninsula country, bordered by the Atlantic to the west and south and Spain to the north and east. In addition to...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Liechtenstein (Updated)

The Principality of Liechtenstein lies at the centre of Europe, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, next to the river Rhine. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy established on democratic parliamentary...more

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Guernsey - Protected Cell Companies

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Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to implement the protected cell company ("PCC"), doing so over 25 years ago. The PCC was originally created for use in insurance structures, although today it is also widely used for...more

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UK Mini-Budget - Helpful for Asset Managers

The government’s 2022 Growth Plan, deceptively referred to as the “mini-budget,” has brought in notable changes likely to impact the funds industry. In particular, a number of the changes will help ensure the continued...more

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UK Tax Round Up - July 2022

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Welcome to July’s edition of the UK Tax Round Up. This month has seen an interesting decision of the First-tier Tribunal on the salaried member rules as they apply to asset manager LLPs, a surprising decision on the terms...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Inflation Reduction Act & Long-Term Capital Gain for Carried Interest

OVERVIEW OF CARRIED INTEREST RULES Section 1061 of the Code, enacted in 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, recharacterizes certain gain that would otherwise qualify as long-term capital gain with respect to...more

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Why MENA-based startups are choosing to incorporate in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands

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According to a report by data platform Magnitt, the total funding secured by startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) amounted to approximately US$864 million in the first quarter of 2022. Startups in the UAE...more

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Luxembourg investment funds – Tax reporting obligations to be complied with by 31 May 2022

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Since 1 January 2021, certain corporate Luxembourg investment funds (i.e. Part II UCI, SIF and RAIF, as defined below) that hold real estate assets located in Luxembourg are subject to a special taxation, the so-called real...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Liechtenstein (Updated)

The Principality of Liechtenstein lies at the centre of Europe, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, next to the river Rhine. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy established on democratic parliamentary...more

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ATAD2 – Reverse Hybrid Provisions enter into force 1 January 2022: What to do before year end!

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While most of the European Anti-Hybrid Rules took effect on 1 January 2020, the last anti-hybrid provision – targeting the reverse hybrid mismatch – will enter into force in relevant EU jurisdictions (such as Luxembourg and...more

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The 90 Percent Test

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Since coming into effect in January 2018, Subchapter Z of the US Tax Code—also known as the opportunity zone provisions—has enabled investors to pour billions of dollars into a broad array of businesses, from real estate...more

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The Benefits of Investing in a QOF

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Since coming into effect in January 2018, Subchapter Z of the US Tax Code—also known as the opportunity zone provisions—has enabled investors to pour billions of dollars into a broad array of businesses, from real estate...more

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New Developments on the VAT Exemption for Fund Management Services

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On 17 June 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rendered two decisions about the application of the VAT exemption for management services provided in article 135 (1) (g) of the EU VAT Directive and...more

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Starting An Active Business In An Opportunity Zone

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This short article outlines the requirements for starting an active business in a qualified opportunity zone (“QOZ”). The US tax legislation that created QOZs was enacted in early 2018, and is intended to encourage...more

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OCC Grants National Trust Bank Charter to Third Cryptocurrency Firm

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In This Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted preliminary conditional approval to a third cryptocurrency firm chartering a national trust bank; the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)...more

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Luxembourg budget law for 2021 adopted

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As announced in October, new tax measures are included in the Luxembourg budget law for 2021 which was adopted by the Luxembourg Parliament on 17 December 2020 (the Law). The Law will be published in the coming days. ...more

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Luxembourg 2021 Budget: An Overview Of the Main Tax Amendments which Impact The Fund Industry

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The much-awaited Luxembourg state budget for FY 2021 has finally been tabled before the Chamber of Deputies. Delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Luxembourg government published bill number 7666 on 14 October...more

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IRS Provides More Flexibility for Qualified Opportunity Funds in the Wake of COVID Crisis

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In the wake of the COVID Crisis, on June 4, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-39. The Notice provides much-needed relief for taxpayers investing or considering investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds (“QOFs”). Under...more

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COVID-19 Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds

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In Notice 2020-39, the IRS provided relief from several deadlines relevant for investors in qualified opportunity funds (QOFs). This relief generally permits investors and funds to come into compliance by the end of 2020. ...more

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