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Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) and its Potential Impact on Tax Audit Cases in Hong Kong
Does tax transparency mean a higher tax audit risk?
The increasing tax transparency in the global tax environment started few years ago since the launch of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiatives by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In addition to the action plans proposed under the BEPS initiatives, the collaboration between tax authorities around the world are now the strongest in the history and it will be growing. The implementation of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) enacted by the United States in 2010 followed by the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) developed by OECD are the clear indications.
Under the above environment, how will the tax authorities in Hong Kong make use of the data collected in the tax audit situation? What are the potential impact in the selection of tax audit target. Ernst & Young (EY) Hong Kong Tax controversy team would like to share their view on this subject.
06 Mar, 2017
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Bribery, Corruption and the ICAC in Hong Kong
*Please note this course will be conducted in Cantonese*
With growing awareness and efforts to address bribery risks in businesses, what messages do local companies need to take home from recent prominent court cases investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)? How should companies assess their positions in the event of suspecting corruption, or when unexpectedly approached by the ICAC?
Through direct exchange with a former senior ICAC officer, the following seminar will be a distinct opportunity to gain insights into such and other relevant issues
30 Oct, 2017
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Bribery, Corruption and the ICAC in Hong Kong
With growing awareness and efforts to address bribery risks in businesses, what messages do local companies need to take home from recent prominent court cases investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)? How should companies assess their positions in the event of suspecting corruption, or when unexpectedly approached by the ICAC?
Through direct exchange with a former senior ICAC officer, the following seminar will be a distinct opportunity to gain insights into such and other relevant issues.
09 Mar, 2018
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BVI Probate in Practice
For shares in a BVI company held personally or via a nominee arrangement, such shares will be effectively frozen upon the passing away of individual shareholders. A BVI grant is required to transfer the deceased shareholder’s shares.
On 1 November 2017, BVI introduced the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Non-Contentious Probate and Administration of Estates) Rules 2017, revoking the old probate rules. From that effective date, all new and pending applications will be subject to the new rules, irrespective of the date of death.
The new rules have introduced several very important changes to the documents and process involved. In this seminar, the speakers will cover the following key content:
29 Oct, 2019
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