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05 Oct
Member News

Loyens & Loeff | Pillar Two: OECD releases multilateral convention to implement Subject to Tax Rule (STTR)

After releasing a model treaty provision in July, the OECD has published a multilateral convention to facilitate the implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (Convention) on 3 October 2023. Similar to the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) that enabled faster implementation of several BEPS measures, the Convention aims at accelerating the implementation of the Subject to Tax Rule (STTR), which is part of the OECD's Pillar Two measures. Similar to the MLI, the STTR only impacts an existing bilateral...

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04 Oct
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Greenberg Traurig | Update: Portugal Ends Real Estate Investment Visa Program

In February 2023, Portugal proposed a “Mais Habitação” or “More Housing” bill that would, in part, suspend the entire Golden Visa immigrant investor program in an effort to address housing availability in the country, as discussed in an earlier blog post. Since that writing, there have been significant updates. Legislative Progress In July 2023, Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic approved a version of the bill that ended the Golden Visa program’s real estate-based investment options. This marked a substantial restructuring, mitigating the possibility...

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04 Oct
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CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) | Prepare Now for ESG Requirements Starting in 2024, 2025

As ESG continues to evolve as a global area of focus, companies in the private sector are not necessarily exempt from ESG reporting requirements.  Here’s a checklist to gauge if having a conversation sooner vs. later makes sense from a strategic planning perspective. Do any of these apply to your enterprise? The company is doing business with publicly traded companies. The company sells to non-US entities in Europe and is subject to EU sustainability reporting requirements starting in 2024. The...

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03 Oct
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PwC | EU General Court delivers judgements in State aid cases

The EU State aid rules continue to cause significant uncertainty for taxpayers as to the correct application of tax rulings and transfer pricing rules within the European Union. These judgements are one of many steps in providing further clarity and guidance on the application of the State aid rules.Companies should continue to track state aid developments and assess the potential impact of recent judgements. State Aid remains a dynamic area and we expect to see more interesting judgements delivered. EU...

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03 Oct
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Wilson Sonsini | FedNow’s legal terms contain a game changer for digital wallets and payment apps

A few lines buried in the legal terms for the FedNow service, which is now live, create an important opportunity for digital wallet and payment app providers. While the new FedNow legal regime creates significant business opportunities for all players in this space, emerging nonbank payment providers may have the most to gain from this change. Early-stage startup founders and investors in particular should take note. These provisions allow nonbank providers access to FedNow under a remarkably open approach, with only a...

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03 Oct
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Reavis Page Jump | The Corporate Transparency Act is Taking Effect – Part 1

Two and half years ago, Congress passed a law that would not take effect for three years.  Many people did not pay attention to this law, since it did not affect anyone at the time, even though the law would affect nearly all business entities in the country.  The law is set to take effect six months from now, and businesses and attorneys need to be aware and prepare for a new set of mandatory government regulations. The name of...

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02 Oct
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Bannockburn FX | US Yields and Dollar Rise After US Government Closure Averted

The US avoided a government shutdown, barely, and this eased one of the headwinds that were anticipated. In turn, this is spurring new gains in US interest rates and helping underpin the dollar at the start of the new quarter. The 10-year Treasury is holding above 4.60% and nearing last week's high (4.68%). The two-year yield gapped higher and is near 5.10%. The high from September 21 was almost 5.20%. The Swiss franc is the only G10 currency holding...

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28 Sep
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Thompson Hine | U.S., UK and EU Announce Updated List of Controlled “High-Priority” Items Restricted for Export to Russia

On September 19, 2023, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced additional items considered significant to Russian weaponry and are now restricted for export to both Russia and Belarus. In coordination with the United Kingdom and European Union, BIS continues to identify “high-priority items” by their six-digit Harmonized System (HS) codes that Russia seeks to procure for its weapons programs. Items described by these HS codes have been found in multiple Russian weapons systems used against Ukraine. In the September 2023 notice, BIS...

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28 Sep
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CliftonLarsonAllen | Small Business Data Collection Final Rule: What you Need to Know Now

Financial institutions should start investigating if they need to comply with the new federal rule seeking to reduce discriminatory practices in small business loan applications. Small business lending rule background The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued the rule in March 2023 under the much-anticipated Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2011 for the collection and reporting of small business loan application information. The rule is intended to serve as a tool for regulators and the public to identify discriminatory practices in...

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27 Sep
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Berkowitz Pollack Brant | The Best Way to Prepare for an IRS Audit is to Keep Your Financial Life in Order

The best remedy for an audit is to be prepared for one before the audit letter arrives. Tax-planning decisions should never be made based on the likelihood of a potential IRS audit; however, you can set yourself up for success if an audit occurs. Following are 10 tips to help you keep your financial life in order, protect you from running afoul of U.S. tax laws, and support your position under an IRS audit. KEEP CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDS It’s much easier to...

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