Newsletter | September 2015
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Dear Reader,
We hope you have had an excellent summer break and are now feeling refreshed for the busy Autumn period.
We have a packed Autumn schedule, with no fewer than 12 events taking place around the world in the remainder of 2015. Highlights include our Annual Conference on 19 November in London, tickets for which are now available here at the usual member and non-member rates, and our first Annual Members’ Dinner which takes place the night before the conference on 18 November. We do hope you are able to join us at these events – IBSA Members from across the globe will be in attendance with both events providing a great opportunity to forge new business relationships and greet old friends.
We also have a busy series of Branch events coming up, the full listings for which can be found on the IBSA website. We have highlighted some of our upcoming events below - be sure to check if there is an event near you! If you would like to see or help arrange an event in your local area, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team at IBSA HQ – we are here to help!
Make sure you follow the Twitter feed @TheIBSA to keep up to date with all IBSA events and business structuring news.
Best Wishes,
The IBSA Team
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IBSA members receive a discount on all paid-for events, and remember that all of our events are eligible for CPD points. If you are not yet a member, you can find out more about the benefits of membership here.
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At our next London Branch meeting panellists will provide insight into the ways a company can expand a business through acquisitions, the requirements of financial investors and the potential impediments that could be faced.
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Join us for an in depth discussion of the New Private Equity Fund Tax Exemption passed in July by the Hong Kong Legislative Council, kindly hosted by KPMG.
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Examining supply chain methodology can promote business growth, particularly in an EU context where there are many incentives available for entrepreneurs. Join us for a discussion focussed on business growth, with particular reference to supply chain methodology.
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Branch Meeting - Members Only
On 15th October, IBSA Members in Malta are invited to the first Malta Branch discussion meeting, kindly hosted by Grant Thornton. The meeting is an opportunity for Maltese members to offer their input into the activities and events they would like to see in Malta over the coming year.
If you are based in Malta and would like to find out more about participation or join the IBSA, please get in touch with with a member of the team via
members@istructuring.com
Register Now
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Life After BEPS: The Practical Implications of the BEPS Deliverables
Join us on 23 October 2015, 12:15PM BST when Philip Baker QC and Roy Saunders will review the recently announced BEPS Deliverables, providing insight into the practical implications of the new measures and how international businesses will need to adapt.
Register Now
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The IBSA North America Branch will host a discussion group on Transfer Pricing on 27 October in New York.
Discussion will include:
- Latest reaction to BEPS Project announcements from the OECD
- What's new from Peru? G20 Finance Ministers due to meet on 8 October
- Diverted profits tax - UK and Australia lead the charge
- EU State Aid - what can we learn from the Amazon case?
Register Now
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IBSA Annual Members' Dinner & Conference 18 & 19 November
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Members of the IBSA are invited to attend the Annual IBSA Members' Dinner on the evening of the 18th November, at Hush - Mayfair, for the cost of £100 per person. RSVP here
The Annual IBSA Members' Conference is taking place the following day on 19th November at the Landmark Hotel in London, focussing on 'Issues Affecting the International Development of SMEs'. Member discounted rate: £500 + VAT, Non members: £700 +VAT.
Find out more here.
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10% off The VCT & EIS Investor Forum
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On 26th November in London, AngelNews will be running their sixth VCT & EIS Investor Forum, a 1-day conference for investors, fund managers, business angels, and financial advisors.
Sponsored by such big names as Smith & Williamson, Downing, Amati and Foresight, this year’s event will also feature renowned entrepreneur Luke Johnson and BVCA Director General Tim Hames as speakers.
There will be five special panel debates on key issues, including ‘VCTs: the next five years’ and ‘The Hot Investment Sectors’.
The VCT & EIS Investor Forum is the best place to meet the industry’s big players, all in one place and in one day, as well as to hear and discuss all the latest views.
IBSA members can register for a discounted ticket by contacting natalie.eudelle@istructuring.com
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Free Online Marketing Assessment
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As an IBSA member you can receive a free assessment of your online presence and your website visibility and where required, consultation on improvements to your online international marketing activity. Click here to visit Novacom's website, or contact
william@novacomcorporation.com for more information.
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20% off Transfer Pricing Course
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Transfer Pricing has drawn the attention of tax authorities worldwide. New rules, documentation requirements and different interpretations create ground for many disputes. This course focuses on business restructuring and valuation, transfer pricing legislation and guidelines, and other hot transfer pricing topics.
IBSA members are entitled to a 20% discount on this course
Full price: €2,480
IBSA Member price: €1,984
Contact: joanna.bott@istructuring.com
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This article reflects on the tax advisor’s role in the current environment of penalising what has hitherto been considered acceptable tax planning. It also highlights the demise of bank secrecy and the new role of banks as unpaid detectives for tax administrations. The article is not intended to support nefarious tax advice of yesteryear, but to explain the consequences of maintaining a non-transparent policy towards tax administrations as to where an individual is resident.
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Along with immigration procedures if required, buying a home is often the next step for those looking to relocate to the UK. There are many legal and regulatory issues that the expectant property owner should consider, but because the value of the new investment is likely to be considerable, tax issues often shape how the property is acquired, used and later disposed of.
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IStructuring Ltd (trading as the IBSA) is a private limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered Company Number 08840738. Business address: 83 Baker Street, London, W1U 6AG, United Kingdom. Registered office: 44 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AP, United Kingdom.
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