Major Tax Developments in the New E.U. Countries; 2007

Obtain objective reports on and expert analysis of key tax developments in the new E.U. member countries during 2007. These developments include the proposal and enactment of new laws - many intended to harmonize national legislation with E.U. law - regulatory actions, and judicial decisions. Major Tax Developments in the New E.U. Countries: 2007 helps to ensure that you're fully informed about every significant new tax law, policy change, judicial ruling or tax treaty development that occurred in this region in 2007. In particular, gain coverage of areas of particular interest to foreign companies operating or investing in the region - including transfer pricing, tax treaties and tax-planning opportunities. It also covers areas of general concern such as tax inspections and penalties, amendments to laws on profits tax, corporate and personal income tax and VAT. It contains several Analysis & Perspective articles, written by leading tax practitioners, that provide in-depth analysis of, and/or practical guidance on, key tax issues or developments, as well as numerous reports on important developments during 2007. A highlight of the Special Report is its focus on the newest E.U. members, which joined January 1, 2007: Bulgaria - hailed by a global survey as the leading tax reformer in the world in 2006/7 - and Romania. Both countries adopted sweeping changes to their tax systems to bring them in line with E.U. norms to coincide with accession. The countries covered are: the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria and Romania