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Establishing an R&D centre in Israel: Why global technology leaders build strategic innovation hubs

10.09.2026 | Israel is recognised worldwide as a leading hub for innovation. Its strengths lie in its innovative capacity, its technology experts, and the close integration of research, start-ups, and...

UAE merger control thresholds: Navigating the new M&A regulations

09.09.2026 | The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) new competition law procedures give greater definition to merger control and introduce important considerations for M&A transactions with a UAE nexus. The Ecovis...

Taiwan Singapore double tax agreement 2026: A comprehensive update to the bilateral regulatory framework

08.09.2026 | The renewed double taxation agreement (or income tax treaty) between Taiwan and Singapore introduces numerous substantive changes for corporate groups operating in both countries. These include reductions in...

Home office permanent establishment Germany: The new 2026 regulatory guidelines

24.08.2026 | The mere existence of a home office does not constitute a permanent establishment in Germany. Decisive factors are the company's actual power of disposal over the premises and...

Poland transfer pricing compliance 2026: Mandatory updates for financial transactions and the TPR form

Egypt issues sweeping amendments to VAT, income tax and tax procedures legislation

20.08.2026 | Egypt's President has ratified a package of four new laws (Nos. 149 to 152 of 2026), published in the Official Gazette on 28 July 2026 and effective from...

Portugal tax haven blacklist reform: A strategic shift in corporate tax policy

20.08.2026 | The Portuguese government intends to reform the list of “non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes” and bring its tax policy more closely into line with applicable European standards.

Vietnam transfer pricing Decree 255: Crucial updates for related-party transactions

19.08.2026 | Vietnam has issued Decree 255/2026/ND-CP on tax administration for related-party transactions. The decree is effective from 1 July 2026 and applies from the 2026 corporate income tax period,...

China commercial bribery law 2026: Private-sector fraud equated with official corruption

18.08.2026 | With the 2026 reforms, China is tightening rules against commercial bribery. Companies must strengthen their compliance systems, as both liability risks and regulatory enforcement have been significantly expanded....

Opening an Israeli company: What foreign investors need to know

17.08.2026 | Israel is one of the world’s most innovative business locations and remains an attractive destination for international investors and companies. However, a successful market entry depends not only...

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