Tariffs, a critical part of international trade, have helped shape economies and have been the cause of many disputes over the years. We’ll take a deep dive into what tariffs are, how they work, and who pays them. We’ll also discuss the current tariff landscape in the U.S., including recent trade tensions, and how to […] … Read More

On April 28, 2017, France issued Decree No. 2017-672, ratifying the OECD Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement for the Automatic Exchange of CbC reports (“CbC MCAA”), which was signed in Paris on January 27, 2016. On October 1, 2016, France implemented the CbC reporting requirements introduced in the 2016 Finance Act, which will apply for fiscal […] … Read More

On June 7, 2017, the OECD held a signing ceremony for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (“MLI”).  See BEPS Action 15.  67 countries and jurisdictions signed the MLI and eight jurisdictions have expressed their intent to sign. The OECD expects an additional 25-30 countries to sign the MLI. Approximately 1,100 tax treaties will be […] … Read More