New Zealand - Fairer tax measures pass into law

Reforms to tax rules designed to ensure greater fairness in child support, retail trade, and residential investment have now passed into law.

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Customs arrangements with Singapore and Canada to benefit New Zealand traders

Minister of Customs Jenny Salesa has welcomed new customs arrangements between New Zealand, Singapore and Canada that will streamline trade and benefit traders. 

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China moves to strengthen corporate compliance

China is strengthening corporate compliance by training relevant personnel and working on recognition of the profession of compliance officer, according to industry insiders.

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Reducing unemployment: EU policies explained

The EU aims to have three quarters of people aged 20–64 have jobs by 2020. Find out how the EU works to reduce unemployment and fight poverty.

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China - Tax incentives for overseas talents in Bay Area

Overseas high-end talents as well as talents that are in short supply working in the nine cities of Guangdong province within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are entitled to favorable personal income tax deductions, according to a notice released by the provincial finance department.

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Washington - Naturalization Fact Sheet

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. During the last decade, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) welcomed more than 7.4 million naturalized citizens into the fabric of our nation. In fiscal year 2018, over 757,000 people were naturalized.

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UK - 'Natasha's Law' announced by Environment Secretary

A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced.

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Australia - Unreported ‘cash in hand’ payments to workers no longer tax deductible

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) today reminded employers that any unreported ‘cash in hand’ payments made to workers from 1 July 2019 will not be tax deductible.

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AUSTRALIA - NEW TOBACCO IMPORT LAWS FROM 1 JULY 2019

From 1 July 2019, most tobacco products will be 'prohibited imports'. The new prohibition will cover all types of tobacco, including all the most commonly traded products cigarettes, molasses tobacco and loose leaf tobacco. 

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Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello - Señorita

Senorita!

Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down

To all the haters or schemers, you need to calm down!

China updates visas and residence permit

China updated its foreigner visa, group visa and residence permit from June 1, the National Immigration Administration announced.

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Madonna - Dark Ballet (Official Music Video)

Maddy's overdose. Madame X. Are you ready?

Madonna, Maluma - Medellín (Official Music Video)

Well, that's the Maddy we know. What more do you expect from the Madame?

UK - Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups

The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.

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Canada - Proposed Changes to the Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options

Employee stock options, which provide employees with the right to acquire shares of their employer at a designated price, are an alternative compensation method used by businesses to attract and engage employees, and encourage growth. 

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Carrie Underwood - Jesus Take The Wheel (Walmart Soundcheck 2009)

Still one of my all time fav!

Washington - IRS and Treasury issue guidance related to global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI)

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final and proposed regulations today concerning global intangible low-taxed income under section 951A, the foreign tax credit, the treatment of domestic partnerships for purposes of determining the subpart F income of a partner, and the treatment of income of a controlled foreign corporation subject to a high rate of foreign tax under section 951A.

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Government improving the way Canadian businesses protect their intellectual property around the world

A sound intellectual property (IP) system is key to attracting investment and helping businesses succeed globally and innovators reap the full rewards of their hard work.

In support of this, Canada’s accession to the Madrid Protocol, the Singapore Treaty and the Nice Agreement came into force today, allowing Canadian businesses to apply for trademark protection in up to 120 countries with a single application.

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New Zealand - Two-month extension for fairer GST regime

Offshore businesses that supply low-value goods to New Zealand have been granted a two-month extension to get systems in order for a new method to collect GST.

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Singapore - Free online course on starting a business

Aspiring entrepreneurs can now tap on ACRA’s new free online course to guide them on their journey in starting a business in Singapore. 

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China, Kyrgyzstan agree to enhance ties to new heights

President Xi Jinping and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Sooronbay Jeenbekov, held talks in Bishkek on June 13, agreeing to take their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.

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Philippines: BI Conducts Mass Cancellation of Visas Cancels 528 Working Visas for Fraud

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) conducted one of the largest mass cancellation of working visas for fraud, involving 528 foreign nationals following an intensified monitoring of aliens in the Philippines.

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Switzerland and Netherlands sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement

On 12 June 2019, Switzerland and the Netherlands signed a protocol of amendment to the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income (DTA). 

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South Korea - Government to Improve Corporate Inheritance Tax Incentive

It has been required that the current corporate inheritance tax be improved in a way to expand incentives, for the current conditions for the tax incentive are too stringent to observe.

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Ireland - New eGates in Dublin Airport

The eGates are up and running in Terminal 1 and will shortly be operational in Terminal 2. The new eGates feature flatbed scanners which allow for the use of the Passport Card for the first time.

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UK Competition Law enforcement: the post-Brexit future

Speech at City & Financial Global ‘Future of UK Competition Law’ summit.

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Washington - New Zealand Nationals Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classifications

Certain New Zealand nationals can now request a change of status to the E-1 nonimmigrant trader classification and the E-2 nonimmigrant investor classification under Public Law 115-226. 

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Washington - IRS warns of higher penalty for some tax returns filed after June 14

The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers who owe tax and have not filed their 2018 return to act before Friday, June 14, before a larger penalty kicks in.

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Washington - IRS reminder: June 17 is next deadline for those who pay estimated taxes

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that Monday, June 17, is the deadline for the second estimated tax payment for 2019. Examples of those who often need to pay quarterly estimated taxes are self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, and some individuals involved in the sharing economy, among others.

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Making the most of globalisation: EU trade policy explained

Economic globalisation is characterised by an increase in international trade and a growing interdependence of economies at a global level. The EU's trade policy is a central tool to respond to the challenges posed by globalisation and to turn its potential into real benefits.

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UK - New law (Tenant Fees Act) protecting tenants comes into force 1 June 2019

Tenants will be protected from unfair letting fees with most seeing tenancy deposits capped at 5 weeks’ rent, putting hard-earned cash back in their pockets, thanks to a new law which comes into force today (1 June 2019).

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EXID(이엑스아이디) - 'ME&YOU' Music Video

Me & You

New Zealand - Legislation passed for visitor levy and smart border systems

Parliament has today passed legislation enabling the collection of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) from 1 July 2019. It will also enable digital processing of the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), which will be mandatory from 1 October this year.

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