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Global Oil & Gas Tax Newsletter
Views from around the world
Deloitte's quarterly Global Oil & Gas Tax Newsletter highlights tax developments across the globe
In our January 2014 issue, the feature article discusses Brazilian PIS and Cofins taxes in consortium activities and tax credit challenges those in the oil and gas industry may face.
In addition, the newsletter contains several articles addressing new oil and gas tax developments in the following countries:
- Australia: Clarity on backlog of unlegislated tax measures and other recent developments
- Brazil: Customs regime for oil and gas companies changed
- Russia: The law on encouraging hydrocarbon production on Russia's continental shelf
- Tanzania: Tax updates
- United Kingdom: Autumn statement
- United States: Recent tax court case highlights tax considerations for landowners receiving bonus payments
In our October 2013 issue, the feature article spotlights supply chain and Business Model Optimization in the oil and gas business, including a discussion on substance and tax implications of cross-border transactions.
In addition, the newsletter contains several articles addressing new oil and gas tax developments in the following countries:
- Australia: Change of federal government and draft guidance on “exploration”
- Brazil: Recent tax updates
- Canada: OECD’s BEPS and Canada’s anti-treaty shopping initiatives
- China: New VAT guidance
- East Africa: Recent tax updates in Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda
- Lebanon: Fueling interest in offshore oil and gas exploration
In our July 2013 issue, the feature article discusses new UK tax incentives extended to Research & Development activities and income derived from intellectual property, as well as how these new incentives may apply to the oil and gas industry.
In addition, the newsletter contains several articles addressing new oil and gas tax developments in the following countries:
- Australia: Budget 2013 and other issues;
- Norway: Reductions in allowable depreciation and applicable tax rates; and
- Russia: Recent developments.
In our April 2013 issue, we discuss typical investment structures for entry into China, as well as tax trends in the industry.
In addition, the newsletter contains several articles addressing new oil and gas tax developments in the following countries:
- Australia: Ongoing reform;
- India: Union Budget 2013-14 what it means to the oil and gas sector;
- Russia: New developments; and
- United Kingdom: Budget 2013.
In our January 2013 issue, the feature article concerns U.S. rotational cross-border employees and discusses some of the income tax considerations affecting them and their oil and gas employers.
In addition, the newsletter contains several articles addressing new oil and gas tax developments in the following countries:
- Indonesia: Court declares BP Migas unconstitutional;
- Kenya: New tax charge on disposals of mining and oil assets;
- Mozambique: Clarification on taxation of gains and increased burden on M&A;
- Poland: Recent developments in hydrocarbon taxation; and
- South Africa: Nascent oil and gas tax rules.