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Netherlands To Shorten Expat Tax Scheme
By Hans Esser, for ExpatBriefing.com,
27 April, 2018
The Dutch Government has proposed shortening the duration of the special tax scheme for expatriate workers from eight years to five.
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Finnish Lawmakers Call For Termination Of Portuguese DTA
By by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels,
13 April, 2018
The Finnish Government has proposed that parliament terminate the 1970 double tax agreement between Finland and Portugal so that Finland can tax the pensions of retired Finnish expats.
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US Expats Seek Relief From Transition Tax
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com,
29 March, 2018
Two organizations representing the interests of US citizens living abroad have warned the US Treasury Department that the transition tax included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could place unfair tax and administrative burdens on expats with small businesses.
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Shanghai Attracts Foreign Experts With Special Visas
By Fiona Moore, for Expatbriefing.com,
29 March, 2018
The Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, half of which is located in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, reports that Shanghai has granted 52 special "R visas" to high-profile foreign experts since the start of this year.
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IoM Seeing Positive Results From Work Permit Reforms
By by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London,
05 March, 2018
The Isle of Man Government says it is seeing positive results from recent changes to the island's work permit system, with the vast majority of work permit applications submitted online being processed within one working day.
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