February 2008

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New income tax treaty between Australia and Japan

Details of the new income tax treaty between Australia and Japan, signed on 31 January 2008, have become available. The treaty was concluded in the Japanese and English languages, each text having equal authenticity. Once in force, the new treaty will replace the Japan-Australia income tax treaty of 20 March 1969.

TNS keeps you up-to-date with the latest international taxation news.

International Tax Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Following on from the successful opening of IBFD’s regional office in Malaysia, the International Tax Academy is pleased to invite you to one or more of the following courses.

Corporate Financing

27 - 28 March 2008

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Transfer Pricing of Intangibles

31 March - 1 April 2008

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International Tax Aspects of Permanent Establishments

26 - 28 May 2008

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Principles of International Taxation

02 - 06 June 2008

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Introduction to Transfer Pricing

7 - 8 July 2008

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Interpretation and Application of Tax Treaties I

18 - 20 August 2008

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Principles of International Taxation

03 - 07 November,2008

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New Books

Legal Status of OECD Commentaries

This book brings various legal disciplines – public international law, international tax law, Community law and constitutional law – together in order to resolve the legal status of the OECD Commentaries. View the Table of Contents | Read an excerpt

Order before 15 March, 2008 and receive a 20% discount

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European VAT Directives

Now available in a handy two-volume set, this annual publication provides an overview of the most essential parts of VAT Directives in Europe.

Volume 1: Introduction to European VAT

View the Table of Contents | Read an excerpt

Volume 2: Integrated Texts of the Recast VAT Directive and the former Sixth VAT Directive

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Order before 15 March, 2008 and receive a 20% discount.

Forthcoming conference

Europe-Africa Business Summit 2008

The State and the Future of the European-African Economic Relations

28 - 30 April 2008, Congress Centre, Hamburg, Germany

The Europe Africa Business Summit will provide you with an ideal platform for business match-making to meet the people who really matter to you and your business. The accompanying exhibition will be focused towards maximizing the opportunities for all exhibitors to interact with and influence visiting trade professionals.

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