Essays about: "LOB rule"

Found 3 essays containing the words LOB rule.

  1. 1. Is BEPS Action 6 “Preventing Treaty abuse” compatible with the EU Law concept of abuse?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Amela Juka; [2016]
    Keywords : Treaty shopping; Treaty abuse; Anti-abuse rules; Double non-taxation; CJEU; LOB Clause; PPT rule; wholly artificial arrangements ; GAAR; BEPS; BEPS action 6; OECD; EU Fundamental Freedoms; EU law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In September 2015, the OECD released the final report on BEPS action 6. The main purpose of the action 6 is the prevention of "granting treaty benefits in inappropriate circumstances". Regarding the prevention of treaty abuse the OECD presented three main recommendations. These actions are only proposals and therefore they constitute soft law. READ MORE

  3. 2. Does the LOB clause in BEPS Action 6 violate the principle of MFN treatment in EU law?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Sascha Åkerman; [2016]
    Keywords : tax law; EU law; BEPS; tax planning; tax avoidance; aggressive tax planning; LOB clause; LOB rule; limitation on benefit; MFN treatment; MFN principle; principle of MFN treatment; ACT Group Litigation case; Sopora case; D case; Orange European Smallcap Fund case; WTO; GATT; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : OECD delivered on October 5th 2015 the BEPS final package consisting of 15 actions intending to address the issues of base erosion and profit shifting. The aim of Action 6 is to prevent treaty abuse, in particular treaty shopping. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Compatibility of Limitation on Benefits Provisions in Tax Treaties with EC Law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Lina Hansson; [2006]
    Keywords : EG-rätt; Skatterätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Most bilateral tax treaties contain provisions with the objective of preventing different types of treaty abuse. Limitation on benefits clauses are an example of such provisions, and are generally found in United States tax treaties. These include various tests, which need to be fulfilled by a taxpayer wishing to enjoy the benefits of a tax treaty. READ MORE