Fighting IP migration with tax incentives - An Australian patent box regime
Source: The Tax Specialist Journal Article
Published Date: 1 Aug 2014
As a result of difficulties associated with arm’s length valuation of intangible assets, MNEs tend to distort intellectual property location in favour of low-tax jurisdictions. A number of nations have implemented so-called “patent box” incentives to combat this behaviour and to attract and retain IP within their taxing jurisdictions. While such measures may be effective in attracting IP, there are significant questions as to whether they can achieve a net benefit for the taxing nation over the long term. In addition, some entities have labelled these measures a “harmful tax practice”. Given this response, the Australian Government may be inclined to delay consideration of such a proposal. However, such inaction could be to the detriment of the Australian economy and corporate tax base.
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- Published By: Matthew Mclean
- Published On:1 Aug 2014
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