July 2007  
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IBFD launches: New Tax Treaties Database including rates tables
Single Click to Rates & Treaties

To fully benefit from the Tax Treaties Database, it now incorporates complete and up-to-date Rates Tables. These tables not only include domestic corporate & individual rates on dividends, royalties & interest, but also all dividend, royalty and interest rates with related countries. All you need to know is now one click away - by selecting countries you are interested in, comprehensive rates are displayed, each linking directly to associated treaty articles, treaties and footnotes. The database includes treaties in force and treaties pending ratification as well as significant terminated treaties. The service features a daily feed of tax treaty news, linking to treaty and protocol content summaries from IBFD‘s Tax News Service. Rates and treaties are updated every working day.

Further information
New Books
EU VAT Compass
This books provides up-to-date coverage of all important features of the European VAT system, including the new Community VAT Directive, VAT legislation, relevant ECJ case law and an overview of the options laid down by the VAT Directive that have been taken up by the individual Member States.
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OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital
Combination of the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital and concise descriptions of the direct taxes levied in each OECD Member country for 2007.
Further information | View excerpt
Fundamentals of International Tax Planning
This book provides readers with a basic knowledge of the tools currently used by multinational enterprises to benefit from the opportunities and overcome the problems created by taxation in a world economy.
Further information | View excerpt
Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Fundamentals 2007
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, and M&A is becoming an important entry strategy. There is numerous developments at OECD level, UN level and EU level that are important for companies acting in this field. This book examines the issues relevant to cross-border M&A activities.
Further information | View excerpt
International Tax Academy
Tax Aspects of Fund Structuring & Acquisition Techniques
AMSTERDAM - [October 15, 2007 - October 16, 2007]
This course deals with the legal and tax issues related to private equity and venture capital. More specifically, it describes the legal and tax aspects that have to be taken into account in making the investment decision and it gives a detailed overview of the structures and techniques used in daily practice.
Download the course brochure | Further information and to register
Corporate Financing
AMSTERDAM - [October 22, 2007 - October 23, 2007]
This two-day course is designed to take participants through the important issues surrounding international corporate financing. Participants will be provided with an in-depth analysis of the tax issues arising from the implementation of various cross-border corporate financing techniques.
Download the course brochure | Further information and to register
Introduction to European Value Added Tax
AMSTERDAM - [October 29, 2007 - November 1, 2007]
This introductory level course provides an understanding of the most important VAT principles and issues that someone dealing with value added tax in the European Union may be confronted by.
Download the course brochure | Further information and to register
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