From www.klgates.com: Australia will implement a new mandatory merger control notification regime starting January 1, 2026, with transitional provisions effective July 1, 2025, requiring private equity funds to notify the ACCC of acquisitions that cause a change of control exceeding certain monetary thresholds.… read more
From www.investmentlawwatch.com: [US context] Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed several bills on May 14, 2025, aimed at enhancing the state’s corporate legal framework to attract businesses, a movement referred to as “Dexit.”… read more
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Governments in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are implementing stricter checks on origin certificates for exporters to ensure compliance with US Customs regulations.
Businesses are advised to review their export processes to avoid penalties for incorrect origin claims, which could result in denied entry or increased duties.… read more
From www.icaew.com: [UK context] The UK government plans to reform international tax rules, focusing on narrowing the scope of UK-UK transfer pricing rules and replacing the diverted profits tax with a new corporation tax provision for unassessed transfer pricing profits.… read more
From www.aumanufacturing.com.au: Australia is facing challenges in establishing stronger trade and investment links with Vietnam, which is projected to become one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2050.… read more
From au.andersen.com: Hypothetical tax is a payroll deduction that approximates the tax owed in an employee’s home country to ensure net-pay equity across jurisdictions.
Employers use it to maintain consistent net-pay and promote fair mobility by preventing advantages in low-tax areas.… read more
From pointonpartners.com.au: The Absentee (Foreigner) Land Tax Surcharge in Victoria is a tax applied to foreign property owners, set to increase to 4% starting in 2024, covering all land types.… read more
From hlb.com.au: Since July 1, 2023, public companies must include a Consolidated Entity Disclosure Statement in their annual financial reports under the Corporations Act 2001.… read more
From hlb.com.au: Trusts in Australia are commonly used vehicles for collective investment and are generally considered ‘flow-through’ entities for tax purposes, requiring withholding tax on distributions to foreign beneficiaries.… read more
From pointonpartners.com.au: Recent changes in Australian law require foreign persons, including temporary residents, to obtain approval before purchasing existing residential properties due to a ban effective from April 1, 2025.… read more
From www.aicd.com.au: Heidi Dugan, an expert on the Chinese market and chair of AustCham Shanghai, discusses the unique opportunities and challenges of company governance in China, highlighting the importance of understanding local regulations and business practices.… read more
From www.accountingtimes.com.au: BDO has alerted firms to prepare for changes in ATO transfer pricing regulations, which will be implemented for income years starting January 1, 2024.… read more
From pkf.com.au: Australia’s thin capitalisation regime introduces the Third Party Debt Test and Debt Deduction Creation Rules to limit excessive debt deductions by multinational enterprises.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: Starting January 1, 2026, certain high-value acquisitions of Australian real estate must be notified to the ACCC and cleared before completion, alongside existing foreign investment regulations.… read more
From www.holdingredlich.com: Australia’s new Foreign Investment Review Board portal, launched on 24 February 2025, transforms how foreign investors, particularly in renewable energy, submit and manage compliance applications by requiring verified digital identities and centralising reporting.… read more