ENGIE vs EU: State Aid Decision in the EU’s Effort to Combat Selective Tax Advantages
This case involves the European Commission's ruling that Luxembourg’s tax rulings for ENGIE constituted unlawful state aid, creating tax advantages …
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Analysis of X BV v Staatssecretaris van Financiën (Case C-585/22): Preventing Tax Fraud Through Arm’s Length Scrutiny
This case focuses on whether the Netherlands' national tax law, which restricts the deduction of interest paid on intra-group loans in certain scenari…
What is Comparability Analysis in Transfer Pricing?
Comparability Analysis in Transfer Pricing is a cornerstone of ensuring that transactions between related parties in multinational enterprises (MNEs) …
Understanding Double Tax Treaties: A Comprehensive Guide
*For clarity, the term Double Tax TreatyA Double Taxation AgreementA Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), also known as a Double Taxation Treaty (or a Tax Treaty), is an international tax treaty between two or more countries that aims to prevent individuals or businesses from being taxed twice on the same income. With globalisation and the increase in cross-border economic activities, DTAs have become essential tools for promoting trade, investment, and... (DTAA Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), also known as a Double Taxation Treaty (or a Tax Treaty), is an international tax treaty between two or more countries that aims to prevent individuals or businesses from being taxed twice on the same income. With globalisation and the increase in cross-border economic activities, DTAs have become essential tools for promoting trade, investment, and...), also known as a Double TaxationDouble Taxation occurs when the same income or financial transaction is taxed twice, typically in different jurisdictions. It can arise in two primary contexts: economic double taxation, where the same income is taxed twice in the hands of different taxpayers, and juridical double taxation, where the same taxpayer is taxed on the same income in more than one country. Double... Treaty (or a Tax TreatyA Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), also known as a Double Taxation Treaty (or a Tax Treaty), is an international tax treaty between two or more countries that aims to prevent individuals or businesses from being taxed twice on the same income. With globalisation and the increase in cross-border economic activities, DTAs have become essential tools for promoting trade, investment, and...), is an international
Effective Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution
As global trade increases, so does the complexity of transfer pricing arrangements, leading to potential disputes between multinationals and tax autho…
Exchange of information on reportable cross-border tax arrangements: CJEU Judgment in Case C-623/22
The judgment in the case C-623/22, issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on July 29, 2024, primarily addressed the validity of c…
Stora Enso Wood Products vs Czechia
The Supreme Administrative Court (SACC) of the Czech Republic annulled the judgment of the Regional Court in Hradec Králové, which had previously an…
Boston Scientific v. CIT (India): Permanent Establishment and TP Implications
This case, heard by the Indian courts, raises significant issues concerning the activities that constitute a PE, especially in relation to multination…
CEPSA’s Transfer Pricing Case: Spain vs Compañía Española de Petróleos (CEPSA)
The Supreme Court ruled on the tax dispute between the Spanish tax authorities and CEPSA concerning the allocation of general management and administr…
ST Dupont vs. France Transfer Pricing Judgment
ST Dupont, a French luxury manufacturer, contested additional tax assessments and penalties imposed by the French tax authorities for the financial ye…