Treaty Shopping

Sometimes, companies are set up in jurisdictions merely to obtain the tax benefits that are granted under the relevant tax […]

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The international tax aspects of intellectual property

Different Forms of Intellectual Property Rights Patent rights are granted for the protection of inventions. Once protected, the invention can be […]

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Tax planning considerations for the acquisition of real estate

Introduction As the momentum towards the global market gathers pace, cross-border acquisitions of real estate are becoming more commonplace. However, […]

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An analysis of common employment structures used in the IT sector

We have been asked to comment on a number of popular structures and endemic practices within the IT recruitment industry, […]

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Offshore Funds – A Practitioner’s Viewpoint

The emergence of the offshore fund as a vehicle through which to invest in traditionally high risk markets comes at […]

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