Author: J. Eisenbeiss
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This article discusses one of the most controversial items of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project - Action 7, particularly the agency Permanent Establishment (PE) of articles 5(5) and 5(6). Marking the threshold for source-state taxing rights, the PE has been at the centre of an entrenched debate since the concept's emergence in the nineteenth century. Thus, working on the agency PE the OECD soon found itself caught between a rock and a hard place, due to strong national interest for a high threshold on the one side and the increasing need to rebalance taxing rights due to globalization and the emergence of modern business models on the other side. This conflict shaped the consolations process and final output of Action 7. Ultimately, the Final Report settled for much less than the initially pursued globally supported holistic approach. The need for a substantial reform, however, remains and becomes more pressing with the introduction of unilateral measures. Moreover, with the agency PE in the spotlight, attention will inevitably be directed to the attribution of profits, an issue neglected in the BEPS Project. The inadequacies of the current attribution rules are examined in the second part of this article and a proposal is put forward.
BEPS Action 7 : Evaluation of the Agency Permanent Establishment
Author: J. Eisenbeiss
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This article discusses one of the most controversial items of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project - Action 7, particularly the agency Permanent Establishment (PE) of articles 5(5) and 5(6). Marking the threshold for source-state taxing rights, the PE has been at the centre of an entrenched debate since the concept's emergence in the nineteenth century. Thus, working on the agency PE the OECD soon found itself caught between a rock and a hard place, due to strong national interest for a high threshold on the one side and the increasing need to rebalance taxing rights due to globalization and the emergence of modern business models on the other side. This conflict shaped the consolations process and final output of Action 7. Ultimately, the Final Report settled for much less than the initially pursued globally supported holistic approach. The need for a substantial reform, however, remains and becomes more pressing with the introduction of unilateral measures. Moreover, with the agency PE in the spotlight, attention will inevitably be directed to the attribution of profits, an issue neglected in the BEPS Project. The inadequacies of the current attribution rules are examined in the second part of this article and a proposal is put forward.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This article discusses one of the most controversial items of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project - Action 7, particularly the agency Permanent Establishment (PE) of articles 5(5) and 5(6). Marking the threshold for source-state taxing rights, the PE has been at the centre of an entrenched debate since the concept's emergence in the nineteenth century. Thus, working on the agency PE the OECD soon found itself caught between a rock and a hard place, due to strong national interest for a high threshold on the one side and the increasing need to rebalance taxing rights due to globalization and the emergence of modern business models on the other side. This conflict shaped the consolations process and final output of Action 7. Ultimately, the Final Report settled for much less than the initially pursued globally supported holistic approach. The need for a substantial reform, however, remains and becomes more pressing with the introduction of unilateral measures. Moreover, with the agency PE in the spotlight, attention will inevitably be directed to the attribution of profits, an issue neglected in the BEPS Project. The inadequacies of the current attribution rules are examined in the second part of this article and a proposal is put forward.
Permanent Establishments and BEPS Action 7 : Perspectives in Evolution
Author: C. Garbarino
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This article concerns changes of the definition of permanent establishment (PE) in the OECD Model Tax Convention due to the application of the proposals of the BEPS Action 7 - Preventing the Artificial Avoidance of Permanent Establishment Status. The author suggests that the judicial reasoning adopted within judicial trends developed at national level has been used in shaping evolving perspectives about the concept of PE adopted in the OECD Model. The article strives to achieve fuller comprehension of the issues raised by the Commentary in 2017, addresses different perspectives which can be adopted about preparatory/auxiliary activities that might prove useful in understanding the anti-fragmentation rule introduced in Article 5(4.1) of the OECD Model and then focuses on the concept of the agency permanent establishment 'PE' in light of the functional analysis developed by the OECD, with particular attention to the concrete use of the concept of 'authority to conclude contracts' within the functional approach now adopted by the OECD Model, particularly with regard to commissionaire structures.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This article concerns changes of the definition of permanent establishment (PE) in the OECD Model Tax Convention due to the application of the proposals of the BEPS Action 7 - Preventing the Artificial Avoidance of Permanent Establishment Status. The author suggests that the judicial reasoning adopted within judicial trends developed at national level has been used in shaping evolving perspectives about the concept of PE adopted in the OECD Model. The article strives to achieve fuller comprehension of the issues raised by the Commentary in 2017, addresses different perspectives which can be adopted about preparatory/auxiliary activities that might prove useful in understanding the anti-fragmentation rule introduced in Article 5(4.1) of the OECD Model and then focuses on the concept of the agency permanent establishment 'PE' in light of the functional analysis developed by the OECD, with particular attention to the concrete use of the concept of 'authority to conclude contracts' within the functional approach now adopted by the OECD Model, particularly with regard to commissionaire structures.
Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments
Author: Michael Lang
Publisher: Linde Verlag GmbH
ISBN: 3709410576
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments: Issues and Developments The profit attribution to permanent establishments is one of the most controversial topics in international tax law. In recent years it was subject to various changes based on the introduction of the “Authorized OECD Approach” in 2008 and 2010, the outcomes of Final Report on OECD BEPS Action 7 and the Final Report on “Additional Guidance on the Attribution of Profits to a Permanent Establishment under BEPS Action 7” from 2018 (with the previous Discussion-Drafts). This publication discusses the most important issues and recent developments related to the attribution of profits to permanent establishments. Starting with an in-depth analysis on the commonalities and differences between the profit attribution provisions in modern double tax treaties (ie Art 7 AOA vs Art 9 OECD/UN Models), it further deals with topics such as profit attribution to PEs and PE exemptions (Art 5 para 4), profit attribution to agency PEs (Art 5 para 5 and 6), and profit attribution to a "significant economic presence" and to market states. This book is based on the outcomes of the presentations and discussions held during the WU Transfer Pricing Symposium that took place in October 2019 at the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. The authors, apart from providing a theoretical background to the discussed issues, also present case studies that show how certain issues can be approached in practice. Every chapter ends with a summary of the opinions on the issues at stake of representatives of tax administrations, multinationals and tax advisories, which completes this essential practical guideline.
Publisher: Linde Verlag GmbH
ISBN: 3709410576
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments: Issues and Developments The profit attribution to permanent establishments is one of the most controversial topics in international tax law. In recent years it was subject to various changes based on the introduction of the “Authorized OECD Approach” in 2008 and 2010, the outcomes of Final Report on OECD BEPS Action 7 and the Final Report on “Additional Guidance on the Attribution of Profits to a Permanent Establishment under BEPS Action 7” from 2018 (with the previous Discussion-Drafts). This publication discusses the most important issues and recent developments related to the attribution of profits to permanent establishments. Starting with an in-depth analysis on the commonalities and differences between the profit attribution provisions in modern double tax treaties (ie Art 7 AOA vs Art 9 OECD/UN Models), it further deals with topics such as profit attribution to PEs and PE exemptions (Art 5 para 4), profit attribution to agency PEs (Art 5 para 5 and 6), and profit attribution to a "significant economic presence" and to market states. This book is based on the outcomes of the presentations and discussions held during the WU Transfer Pricing Symposium that took place in October 2019 at the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. The authors, apart from providing a theoretical background to the discussed issues, also present case studies that show how certain issues can be approached in practice. Every chapter ends with a summary of the opinions on the issues at stake of representatives of tax administrations, multinationals and tax advisories, which completes this essential practical guideline.
Permanent Establishment and the Beps Project (Action 7)
Author: Carlo Garbarino
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This article suggests that the judicial reasoning adopted within judicial trends developed at national level has been used in shaping evolving perspectives about the concept of permanent establishment adopted in the OECD Model. The article strives to achieve fuller comprehension of the issues by the Commentary in 2017, addresses different perspectives which can be adopted about preparatory/auxiliary activities that might prove useful in understanding the anti-fragmentation rule now introduced in Art. 5 § 4.1. of the Model and then focuses on the concept of the Agency-PE in the light of the functional analysis developed by the OECD, with particular attention to the concrete use of the concept of “authority to conclude contracts” within the functional approach now adopted by the OECD Model, particularly in respect to commissionaire strictures.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This article suggests that the judicial reasoning adopted within judicial trends developed at national level has been used in shaping evolving perspectives about the concept of permanent establishment adopted in the OECD Model. The article strives to achieve fuller comprehension of the issues by the Commentary in 2017, addresses different perspectives which can be adopted about preparatory/auxiliary activities that might prove useful in understanding the anti-fragmentation rule now introduced in Art. 5 § 4.1. of the Model and then focuses on the concept of the Agency-PE in the light of the functional analysis developed by the OECD, with particular attention to the concrete use of the concept of “authority to conclude contracts” within the functional approach now adopted by the OECD Model, particularly in respect to commissionaire strictures.
Preventing the Artificial Avoidance of Permanent Establishment Status
Author: OCDE,
Publisher: OCDE
ISBN: 9789264241213
Category : Double taxation
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This report includes changes to the definition of permanent establishment in the OECD Model Tax Convention that will address strategies used to avoid having a taxable presence in a country under tax treaties. These changes will ensure that where the activities that an intermediary exercises in a country are intended to result in the regular conclusion of contracts to be performed by a foreign enterprise, that enterprise will be considered to have a taxable presence in that country unless the intermediary is performing these activities in the course of an independent business. The changes will also restrict the application of a number of exceptions to the definition of permanent establishment to activities that are preparatory or auxiliary nature and will ensure that it is not possible to take advantage of these exceptions by the fragmentation of a cohesive operating business into several small operations; they will also address situations where the exception applicable to construction sites is circumvented through the splitting-up contracts between closely related enterprises.
Publisher: OCDE
ISBN: 9789264241213
Category : Double taxation
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This report includes changes to the definition of permanent establishment in the OECD Model Tax Convention that will address strategies used to avoid having a taxable presence in a country under tax treaties. These changes will ensure that where the activities that an intermediary exercises in a country are intended to result in the regular conclusion of contracts to be performed by a foreign enterprise, that enterprise will be considered to have a taxable presence in that country unless the intermediary is performing these activities in the course of an independent business. The changes will also restrict the application of a number of exceptions to the definition of permanent establishment to activities that are preparatory or auxiliary nature and will ensure that it is not possible to take advantage of these exceptions by the fragmentation of a cohesive operating business into several small operations; they will also address situations where the exception applicable to construction sites is circumvented through the splitting-up contracts between closely related enterprises.
Taxation of Bilateral Investments
Author: Carlo Garbarino
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1788976894
Category : Corporations
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The OECD’s guidance on combatting tax avoidance strategies associated with Base Erosion and Profit Sharing (BEPS) methods is complex and accompanied by a wealth of literature. This book is the first to provide a concise and accessible overview of counter BEPS measures in the OECD Model and Commentary, allowing readers to gain a practical understanding of how the measures can impact the taxation of bilateral investments protected by tax treaties.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1788976894
Category : Corporations
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The OECD’s guidance on combatting tax avoidance strategies associated with Base Erosion and Profit Sharing (BEPS) methods is complex and accompanied by a wealth of literature. This book is the first to provide a concise and accessible overview of counter BEPS measures in the OECD Model and Commentary, allowing readers to gain a practical understanding of how the measures can impact the taxation of bilateral investments protected by tax treaties.
Addressing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264192743
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
This report presents studies and data available regarding the existence and magnitude of base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), and contains an overview of global developments that have an impact on corporate tax matters.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264192743
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
This report presents studies and data available regarding the existence and magnitude of base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), and contains an overview of global developments that have an impact on corporate tax matters.
OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project Preventing the Artificial Avoidance of Permanent Establishment Status, Action 7 - 2015 Final Report
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264241221
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Addressing base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) is a key priority of governments. In 2013, OECD and G20 countries, working together on an equal footing, adopted a 15-point Action Plan to address BEPS. This publication is the final report for Action 7.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264241221
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Addressing base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) is a key priority of governments. In 2013, OECD and G20 countries, working together on an equal footing, adopted a 15-point Action Plan to address BEPS. This publication is the final report for Action 7.
OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project Tax Challenges Arising from Digitalisation – Interim Report 2018 Inclusive Framework on BEPS
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264293086
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This interim report of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS is a follow-up to the work delivered in 2015 under Action 1 of the BEPS Project on addressing the tax challenges of the digital economy.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264293086
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This interim report of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS is a follow-up to the work delivered in 2015 under Action 1 of the BEPS Project on addressing the tax challenges of the digital economy.
Investors in Private Equity Funds
Author: Daniel Hobohm
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3834987263
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Daniel Hobohm analyses investments by international investors in private equity and venture capital funds over the last two decades. He compares different investor types in their fund preferences, home bias and investor responses to market shocks.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3834987263
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Daniel Hobohm analyses investments by international investors in private equity and venture capital funds over the last two decades. He compares different investor types in their fund preferences, home bias and investor responses to market shocks.