With Donald Trump’s political stock suddenly reaching new highs—after he survived an assassination attempt and starred in a slickly produced convention, while President Biden stays at home with Covid, all in one week—business leaders must revisit their scenarios for a Trump presidency. They should keep three factors front and center: Trump’s stance on taxes and … Read more
There’s a growing divergence between EU targets and national plans, and electrification is not happening quickly. Are voters turning their backs on the EU’s 2030 climate objectives? Year-to-date natural gas consumption is 3.1% down, to 195.6 bcm from 201.9 bcm in 2023. Milder weather has reduced household consumption. In general, the trend is downwards. Europe … Read more
The taxation policy in the Philippines is chiefly governed by the following Republic Acts: The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE Act) Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law Article VI, Section 28 of the Constitution; The National Internal Revenue Code; and Local Government Code of 1991. Tax structure The country … Read more
In the near future, the Cyprus property market is expected to continue on its dynamic path, however, it will not be a bed of roses, and strategic planning will be crucial to navigate changes and challenges ahead. In the next couple of years, we should expect to experience moderate growth as high interest rates stabilise … Read more
The ruling AK Party has introduced a new bill to Parliament that proposes changes to the domestic minimum corporate tax. Under the new law, a company with a ₺1 million ($30,211.57) profit will pay an additional ₺50,000 in taxes. Current law: A company with a ₺1 million profit and an ₺800,000 capital gains exemption currently … Read more
The OPEC+ group of oil producers has extended its production cuts totaling 3.66 mln bpd until 2025, maintaining a controlled supply while taking advantage of the current price of the benchmark Brent crude at over $85/barrel. OPEC forecasts that cumulative oil-related investment requirements from now until 2045 will amount to about $14 trln, or around … Read more
A growing number of wealthy Indians are reportedly seeking to switch their citizenships to havens that offer tax benefits, safety, better lifestyle options, and fewer regulations. A recent report by Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship by investment, claims that nearly 4,300 Indian millionaires are expected to leave the country in … Read more
PwC India has recommended the government extend the concessional corporate tax rate of 15% (ended in FY24) for new manufacturing units for a period of at least five years, to boost domestic manufacturing, and foster import substitution. This is a key ask of industry which the Centre should consider for the full Budget, PwC partners … Read more
This report is a modified version of an earlier report ITEP published in collaboration with Liberation in a Generation. 1. Corporate tax cuts and corporate tax avoidance worsen income inequality. When corporations are allowed to pay less in taxes, the ultimate beneficiaries are mainly the owners of corporate stocks, who are concentrated among the wealthiest … Read more
