Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 01-Ago-2011

EU UK Contributes To EU Corporate Governance Debate The principle of 'comply or explain' plays an essential part in promoting best practice in corporate governance, says the UK Financial Reporting Council in a submission to the European Commission. Japan Japan Passes Second Reconstruction Budget The Japanese parliament has passed the JPY2 trillion second supplementary budget to finance immediate reconstruction needs after the earthquake and tsunami in March, with support from both the governing and opposition parties. UK CIOT Welcomes UK Tax Fraud Amnesty Proposals The Chartered Institute of Taxation has welcomed a government consultation paper containing proposals for tackling suspected tax evasion in the UK more effectively. UK, India Ink Trade And Investment Deals The UK and India have held an economic and financial dialogue, discussing ways to strengthen mutual cooperation and boost bilateral trade and investment, while businesses signed new deals worth over GBP1bn (USD1.64bn). UK Banking Levy Regulations Made UK legislative amendments have been published with respect to the collection and management of the Banking Levy. The changes will enter into force on August 11, 2011, the UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has said. IoM Warns Of External Legal Developments The Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission has warned of external legislation that may affect licenceholders in the Isle of Man, including the UK Bribery Act 2010, which came into effect on July 1, 2011, and the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, which is due to be phased in from 2013. UK CFC Reforms Endorsed The Bermuda-based insurance firm Lancashire Holdings is to move its tax base to the UK in order to benefit from planned changes to the UK's Controlled Foreign Company rules. Virgin Calls For Short-Haul APD Hike The UK government has been urged by airline Virgin Atlantic to consider addressing the disparity between the taxation of short-haul and long-haul flights under the UK's Air Passenger Duty regime. UK OFT Considering Audit Market Intervention The Office of Fair Trading has announced that it has concluded roundtables held to receive views on whether there is a case to refer the composition and functioning of the UK audit market to the Competition Commission. London Mayor Attacks UK Tax System The row over the UK's top rate of personal income tax has ignited trouble within the Conservative party, with the London mayor Boris Johnson attacking the government's strategy and calling for rate changes, in response to the latest poor GDP growth figures. Jersey Ready For AIFMD An expert panel of leading practitioners and regulators from Europe, the UK and Jersey has said that Jersey's strategy for engaging with the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive is proving effective, and the island is on track to take advantage of the potential opportunities. Virgin Considers Swiss Tax Move In a tax-blow to the UK exchequer, the Virgin Group is planning to shift a portion of its operations to Switzerland to maximize tax efficiency. UK Invites Comment On Small Business Tax Reforms As part of its review of small business taxation, the UK's Office of Tax Simplification has published two consultation papers, outlining potential tax reliefs for disincorporation and a simpler income tax system for the smallest companies. US US Airline Ticket Tax Approval Runs Out In what appears to be another example of Democrat and Republican disagreement over federal spending, the United States Congress failed to renew authorization for the airline passenger ticket tax and other aviation-related taxes by midnight on July 22, and several Federal Aviation Administration programmes have thereby expired. Otros temas Flaherty Highlights Canadian Small Business Initatives Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has held a small business roundtable, where he emphasized the government tax breaks and economic incentives available to the sector. Otros temas IRS Bolsters Transfer Pricing Compiance Programmes The United States Internal Revenue Service has announced it is taking additional steps in the continuing efforts to improve the agency’s international operations, particularly with regard to transfer pricing. Otros temas IRS Bolsters Transfer Pricing Compliance Programmes The United States Internal Revenue Service has announced it is taking additional steps in the continuing efforts to improve the agency’s international operations, particularly with regard to transfer pricing.