January 2008  
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Forthcoming Product  - ECJ Direct Tax Case Law
The one-stop resource for ECJ Direct Tax Case Law information

When you look for the essentials of an ECJ case on direct tax, you need instant access to the case summaries in ECJ Direct Tax Case Law. The core of this online product is the case summaries, which give you a condensed view on the implications of the ECJ decisions. For your convenience, there are references to legislation, directives and the full text versions of the ECJ cases and AG opinions.

ECJ Direct Tax Case Law will be launched next month, but sign up today and be one of the first to access this new source of information.

Purchase ECJ Direct Tax Case Law today and receive a 20% discount.

 
Product Enhancement - compare key features
User-friendly compare functionality - research made easy
In an effort to simplify your research activities, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of a user-friendly compare feature. Currently available in Global Tax Surveys and North American Tax Surveys, this new feature allows subscribers to compare key features of two or more countries.
of Global Tax Surveys.
of North American Tax Surveys.
Product Enhancement - European VAT Database
Law Link - complete new version
VAT Law Link is a value-adding component of European VAT Database. On 1 February 2008, IBFD will launch a complete new version of VAT Law Link. It offers the official, integrated text of VAT Directive 2006/112 in various languages, linking the provisions of this Directive to those of the national VAT legislation of the EU Member States. VAT Law Link contains versions of the national VAT laws in the original language and, also increasingly, in the English language.
International Tax Academy: New courses!
Introduction to US Transfer Pricing

AMSTERDAM [4 - 6 February 2008]
This is an introductory-level course which aims to equip participants with a framework for understanding the main issues involved in US transfer pricing. During the course, participants will gain valuable insight into the most important principles and learn how to deal with the various US transfer pricing issues that arise in daily practice.

Download the course brochure | Further information and to register

Hybrid Financial Instruments

AMSTERDAM [27 - 29 February 2008]

This advanced course will provide participants with an in-depth analysis of the regulatory, accounting and tax issues arising from the issuance of hybrid financial instruments as a tool for the implementation of various cross-border corporate financing techniques, with particular emphasis on their increasing use in the light of the implementation of the Basel Capital Accord and the IAS/IFRS principles.

Download the course brochure | Further information and to register

Transfer Pricing and Business Restructuring

AMSTERDAM [21 - 23 April 2008]

This intermediate course will highlight the main tax issues arising when business restructuring takes place, thereby providing participants with a thorough knowledge of the most relevant transfer pricing issues to be taken into account when a business restructuring takes place within a MNE.

Download the course brochure | Further information and to register

New Book

The Netherlands in International Tax Planning -
Second revised edition

This book provides a practical guide on dealing with the Dutch taxation of businesses investing into, via (conduit structures), or from the Netherlands.
 

20% discount and more information.
 
Upcoming Tax Conferences
China conference - a unique opportunity to meet with high-ranking Chinese tax officials

China enacted the new Corporate Income Tax Law in March 2007, and the Implementation Rules have just been released. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to speak directly with high-ranking tax officials from China, and discuss the impact of this new law on companies doing business in China.

Further information | Full program | Register

Fresh & Green - examining the PE concept
The service PE provision – is it the right solution?

The latest column from the Young IFA Network questions whether the traditional PE concept is adequate for modern business purposes.

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Médecins sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders / Artsen zonder Grenzen
IBFD provides pro bono tax research to Médecins sans Frontières - Artsen zonder Grenzen.

IBFD is pleased to announce the provision of support to Artsen zonder Grenzen; the Dutch section of Médecins sans Frontières. This support is in line with IBFD's commitment to furthering the study and dissemination of international tax law.

To learn more about the work of Médecins sans Frontières - Artsen zonder Grenzen,

please click here.

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