kpmg.com Mergers & Acquisitions feed (Global)http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=96bf8722-2678-47f9-ab0f-1f070e74459f&wp=d9b41cc2-fd00-4c19-9ac1-b139bec9391aKeep up with new developments added to this site by subscribing to our Mergers & Acquisitions feed.60Germany - Taxation of portfolio dividends; gain, loss on mergershttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/taxnewsflash/Pages/germany-taxation-portfolio-dividends-gain-loss-mergers.aspxNew law in Germany on taxation of dividends from portfolio investments, transaction costs of mergers not deductibleFri, 17 May 2013 08:52:16 GMTCosta Rica - Trade agreements with Peru, Mexico; tax updateshttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/taxnewsflash/Pages/costa-rica-trade-agreements-peru-mexico-tax-updates.aspxReports from KPMG in Costa Rica on free trade agreements, M&A notification requirements, tax audits, and excise taxesMon, 13 May 2013 12:49:24 GMTCanada - First quarter 2013 mining M&A activity report http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/taxnewsflash/Pages/canada-first-quarter-2013-mining-ma-activity-report.aspxReport on Canada’s mining sector, M&A activity in first quarter 2013Wed, 08 May 2013 13:04:46 GMTAustria - Corporate tax guidelines limit interest deductions, loss carryforwardshttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/taxnewsflash/Pages/austria-corporate-tax-guidelines-limit-interest-deductions-loss-carryforwards.aspxAustrian tax authorities revise guidelines on interest deductions and tax loss carryforwards in acquisitions and corporate reorganizationsMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:01:36 GMTLithuania - Property declarations, social insurance, pensions, loss carryforwards, VAThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/taxnewsflash/Pages/lithuania-property-declarations-social-insurance-pensions-loss-carryforwards-vat.aspxLithuania tax developments concern individual income tax returns, property declarations, VAT, loss carryforwards in reorganizationsMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:43:02 GMTAccountability, standardization, connectivity – how does your tax department stack up?http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/accountability-standardization-connectivity.aspxInsights from KPMG International’s Good, Better, Best survey on how tax departments in Asia Pacific have advanced since our last survey in 2009.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:55:26 GMTASEAN 2015 – the next powerhouse?http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/asean-2015.aspxAn overview of ASEAN’s road map for reforms to create an ASEAN Economic Community.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:58:47 GMTFuture Focus: Tax and Transformation in Asia Pacific’s New Business Realityhttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/Default.aspxA series of tax articles looking at the current climate in Asia Pacific, some hurdles to expect and tips on navigating your way to success.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:26:38 GMTNavigating change – corporate & indirect tax rates in Asia Pacifichttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/navigating-change.aspxA snapshot of significant tax rate movements in the Asia Pacific region.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:54:52 GMTOECD report on base erosion & profit shifting – a conversation with Pascal Saint-Amanshttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/oecd-report.aspxAn interview with Pascal Saint-Amans about base erosion and profit shifting.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:58:26 GMTTreaties & tax planning – digital economy spurs reboothttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/treaties-tax-planning.aspxA look at the increased scrutiny around tax treaty-based transactions and tax policy related to large corporations to paying back a “fair share” of tax to the communities in which they earn their profits.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:56:01 GMTSparking innovation – ASPAC’s tax incentives for R&Dhttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/sparking-innovation.aspxAn overview of research and development tax incentives across Asia Pacific.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:59:53 GMTTax under the microscope – trends in tax audits & controversyhttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/trends-tax-audits-controversy.aspxAn overview of the tax dispute and controversy climate in Asia Pacific.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:16 GMTWinning in China – local differences call for local approacheshttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/future-focus-tax-asia-pacific/Pages/winning-china.aspxA look at China’s dynamic taxation change, divergent tax interpretation and enforcement practices.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:59:33 GMTFrance - No withholding tax on distributor’s conversion to commissionaire/agenthttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/taxnewsflash/Pages/france-no-withholding-tax-distributors-conversion-commissionaire-agent.aspxIn France, Court of Appeal of Paris holds no withholding tax on the conversion of a French distributor to a commissionaire / agent of a UK companyFri, 05 Apr 2013 15:39:28 GMT