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Korea’s New Procedural Requirements for Securing Double Tax Treaty Benefits
16 May 2012
Host: Steve Towers
Presenters: Gyung Ho Kim, Sunny Kim, and Ted Kim
Korea recently introduced new requirements and forms associated with tax treaty benefits, effective 1 July 2012. What should foreign investors know? We'll discuss:
- Revised Korean tax law – new special requirements for application of reduced tax rates under tax treaties and consequences of failing to submit proper applications.
- Special withholding procedures for beneficial owners and offshore investment vehicles.
- Procedures and documents necessary for claiming a tax refund.
- Related application forms and documents for each type of foreign investor, such as beneficial owner, specified collective investment vehicle, and investment vehicle.
Learn about recently revised Korean withholding tax rules and new procedures for enjoying reduced tax rates when receiving Korean sourced income.
Australia's New Investment Manager Regime: Technical and Practical Considerations
6 March 2012
Host: Vik Khanna
Presenters: Malcolm Gordon and Peter Madden
Australia recently announced measures for attracting foreign capital and establishing the country as a global financial services center. What should foreign investors know? We'll discuss:
- Current tax barriers that discourage foreign funds from investing in Australia and engaging Australian-based investment advisors.
- The cornerstone of the government's strategy – an investment manager regime (IMR) – and how it may help achieve government objectives.
- The IMR's key features and limitations, foreign funds that it covers, and related issues the government is considering.
- How the IMR may impact the way foreign funds conduct their Australia business activities.
Learn about changes to tax treatment of foreign funds and considerations for how foreign funds can structure their Australian activities going forward.
Australian Tax Consolidation Rules: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
14 December 2011
Host: Tracey Rens
Presenters: Aldrin De Zilva, Jonathon Hill, and Max Persson
The Australian government recently announced that it will retrospectively amend, and largely reverse, tax consolidation amendments enacted in 2010. What factors will companies now need to carefully consider about how these proposed changes may apply to their particular circumstances? We'll discuss:
- Background on the amendments, key changes outlined in the announcement, and an outline of relevant time periods for determining which rules apply.
- Types of claims likely to be impacted and potential emerging tax issues.
- Factors to be considered in responding to the announcement, including financial reporting considerations.
Learn practical steps businesses are taking to plan recovery strategies and to enhance the recovery process as they emerge from this challenging time.
After the Flood: Business Interruption Recovery in Thailand
30 November 2011
Host: Jonathan Stuart-Smith
Presenters: Eugene Ho, Cameron McCullough, and Gordon Smith
Many businesses in Thailand have been adversely affected by the catastrophic flooding in recent months. How should they undertake their business interruption recovery efforts, and what measures has the Thai government proposed to assist affected businesses? We'll discuss:
- Possible steps businesses can take to effectively recover from business interruption in Thailand.
- Ways to proactively pursue business interruption claims to obtain fair entitlements.
- Possible tax, legal, and customs measures that the Thai government has proposed to help businesses deal with the crisis.
Learn practical steps businesses are taking to plan recovery strategies and to enhance the recovery process as they emerge from this challenging time.
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