For many, the word ‘crisis’ has become synonymous with every aspect of their daily lives, and never more so than in Spain and Portugal.
The Netherlands has a long-standing reputation as a holding company jurisdiction for multinationals, including for a great number of internationally operating Spanish and Portuguese companies. As is generally known, the primary reasons for having a
Continuous reforms, increasingly aggressive tax authorities, and a Government that keeps changing the rules of the game mean that 2013 looks set to be another year of tax controversy and challenges for clients and law firms
International pressures adding weight to Spain’s tax agenda mean complications for companies
The high-profile tax amnesty for individuals and companies based in Spain to declare offshore assets has received much criticism since it finished in November 2012, says Javier Morera, Tax Partner at Broseta.
Taxing the rich may be a contentious issue in the crisis, but the Spanish Government has made its intentions clear in targeting high-net worth individuals
Portugal is attempting to re-establish itself as a centre of foreign nationals. It has brought in new regimes for ‘golden visas’ and expatriates taxes to enhance its attraction as an investment centre, says Tiago Marreiros
The Portuguese Government’s decision to convene a Committee to explore new corporate tax initiatives presents an opportunity for decisive change
