Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 27-Ago-2012

Canada Canada Consults On Pro-Trade Plan The Canadian government is consulting on improving its Global Commerce Strategy in an effort to better align trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets. Merkel Eyes Swift Conclusion Of EU-Canada FTA During a two-day visit to Canada, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, with the discussions focussing on the ongoing crisis in the eurozone as well as on the planned free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. Canada To Claw Back Unpaid Fines The Canadian federal government is looking to hire a collection agency to help it recover nearly CAD129m in outstanding fines. China Barbados Fortifies Economic Cooperation With China The Barbados government has welcomed the signing of an Economic and Technical Agreement with China as a sign that the relationship between the countries is strengthening. EU Russian Steel Giant To Challenge EU Duties TMK, Russia's largest manufacturer of steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, has announced that it will launch proceedings against European Union anti-dumping duties in September after Russia becomes a member of the World Trade Organisation. Japan Japan, US Dispute Argentina's Import Licensing At WTO On August 21, 2012, Japan and the United States separately notified the World Trade Organization of a request for consultations with Argentina on alleged import restrictions caused by a system of non-automatic import licensing and other related measures. UK UK Tax Receipts Fall, Borrowing Up UK tax receipts fell by 0.8% in July, a month that usually sees high receipts, leading to an increase in public sector borrowing. This is only the third time in 15 years that a surplus has not been recorded in July. UK Treasury Considering Tax-Free 'Mini-Jobs' Plan The UK Treasury is believed to be considering the introduction of 'mini-jobs', which would allow employees to work tax free, in a bid to boost employment. Tax Inspectors In Dispute With UK MPs The UK's lawmakers have become locked in a row with tax inspectors over their right to claim accountancy fees as part of their parliamentary expenses, making them tax deductible. UK Economic Policies Worrying Company Bosses 65% of the UK's business leaders see little possibility of the country emerging from recession this year, with nearly half reporting in a new survey that they have postponed investment decisions on account of continuing business and economic uncertainty. US US Taxes Provide Major Concern To Small Business Owners In its eighth survey, entitled ‘Small Business Problems and Priorities’, the National Federation of Independent Business has stressed that that the prime concern of small businesses is uncertainty, especially concerning US taxation levels in the future. Otros temas Australian Transfer Pricing Legislation Approved The Australian Senate has passed government legislation on the application of transfer pricing rules, designed to ensure that multinational companies pay their 'fair share' of tax. Otros temas Swiss Inheritance Tax Deal With France Challenged In Switzerland The economy commission of the Swiss National Council has rejected the new draft Double Tax Convention between France and Switzerland. This treaty has been negotiated but not yet signed.