Jan 11, 2010
The French Government could soon begin to tax online advertising revenues to subsidize upkeep of the country’s cultural heritage and initiatives to reduce piracy.
The French Cultural Ministry has published a report suggesting a new tax on the online advertising revenues of companies established in the European Union, generated from the use of their services in [...]
The French Government could soon begin to tax online advertising revenues to subsidize upkeep of the country’s cultural heritage and initiatives to reduce piracy.
The French Cultural Ministry has published a report suggesting a new tax on the online advertising revenues of companies established in the European Union, generated from the use of their services in France. The report, which was published in early January, recommends that a tax of no more than 2 percent be installed, and estimates that government revenues of ... Read More
Jan 7, 2010
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vowed to amend and instate a new carbon tax in France, after his original attempt was deemed to be unlawful.
Speaking at the first cabinet meeting of 2010, on January 5th, Nicolas Sarkozy informed ministers that he intends to see a new carbon tax law implemented in the country and come [...]
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vowed to amend and instate a new carbon tax in France, after his original attempt was deemed to be unlawful.
Speaking at the first cabinet meeting of 2010, on January 5th, Nicolas Sarkozy informed ministers that he intends to see a new carbon tax law implemented in the country and come into effect on July 1st. The tax is expected to raise €3.5 billion annually, which will be used to aid households in reducing energy consumption. If ... Read More
Dec 14, 2009
The first opinions and reviews have begun to be voiced, both internationally and within the UK, discussing details of a new tax on banking sector bonuses. As previously reported, on December 9th the Chancellor Alistair Darling in his Pre-Budget Report revealed that a new levy of 50 percent, will be charged on discretionary bonuses exceeding [...]
The first opinions and reviews have begun to be voiced, both internationally and within the UK, discussing details of a new tax on banking sector bonuses. As previously reported, on December 9th the Chancellor Alistair Darling in his Pre-Budget Report revealed that a new levy of 50 percent, will be charged on discretionary bonuses exceeding £25,000.
The extraordinary levels of bonuses in the banking industry, especially during times of financial turmoil has already been the subject of political and economical disputes for ... Read More
Nov 9, 2009
Gordon Brown, UK Prime Minister, brought forward a suggestion at the G20 summit, to instate a global foreign currency transaction tax on banks (commonly referred to as a Tobin Tax). The idea created an almost immediate split of opinion within the G20.
At the G20 Summit on November 7th, in St. Andrews, Scotland, the UK Prime [...]
Gordon Brown, UK Prime Minister, brought forward a suggestion at the G20 summit, to instate a global foreign currency transaction tax on banks (commonly referred to as a Tobin Tax). The idea created an almost immediate split of opinion within the G20.
At the G20 Summit on November 7th, in St. Andrews, Scotland, the UK Prime Minister suggested banks be levied with a tax on their financial transactions. Gordon Brown made it clear that he wishes to see the burden of bank bailouts ... Read More
