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Foreign Tax Compliance Reporting — FATCA vs. CRS

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You would think one system would be enough to manage foreign tax compliance. In 2010 the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) started to define the details of FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act). CRS reporting is more of a regional topic (e.g., A single customer can be a US-person with various tax residencies.

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Tech Cos Making M&A Deals Amid Pandemic

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This represents the fastest pace of acquisitions and strategic investments since 2015. billion deal for a minority stake in Indian telecom startup Reliance Jio, giving the social media giant a larger foothold in the region. Facebook and Microsoft Corp. Two years ago it was valued at $3.2 billion, FT reported. .

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Lending FinTech GreenSky Files For IPO

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In fact, since 2015, just six U.S.-listed Instead, it arranges financing for over 16,000 merchants and service providers, while a network of banks — including Fifth Third Bancorp, SunTrust Banks and Regions Financial — funds the loans and keeps them on their balance sheets. listed technology companies have raised that much or more.

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South Korean Starbucks Accepts Alipay For Tourists

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Starbucks branches are among the most visited places by Chinese travelers in South Korea,” said Danny Chung, general manager of Alipay South Korea. “We Alipay was introduced in South Korea in 2015, and is now available at various merchants around the country. China is expected to process $3.29 trillion by 2020.

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JPMorgan Business Report: Positive On Growth, Weary Of Economy

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The challenges facing middle market businesses, especially those related to hiring talent and managing costs are indications of growing pains,” said John Simmons, Head of Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries, Commercial Banking, Chase. “It Local economy: 50 percent optimistic, compared to 62 percent in 2015. in Q2 2015.

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Belarus: Silicon Valley Of Eastern Europe

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The former Soviet Union republic may be known for manufacturing tractors, but the region has its eye on becoming Eastern Europe’s Silicon Valley. million in 2015. Companies in Belarus are exempt from all corporate taxes, including value-added tax and profit, real estate and land taxes. million people.

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Kenya Economic Update 2015

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But the government getting more revenue from income tax, but what is coming from VAT is declining. Also that stocks in Nakumatt aisles are like those in SA, and perhaps Treasury should consider excise tax on unnecessary imports. trillion in 2015/16. 50% is not cast in stone, it is unofficial.

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