UK: Small Business Attitudes to the Single Trade Window
On 21 July 2022 the UK government published research on the attitude of small business to the proposed single trade window (STW). The UK government is developing a single trade window to streamline the interaction of traders with border agencies.
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UK: Consultation on Single Trade Window
On 21 July 2022 the UK government published a consultation document inviting comments on the design of a single trade window (STW) that would be an important part of the UK’s border strategy. The UK government is aiming to revise its customs
See MoreWTO: Trade Policy Review of New Zealand
On 1 and 3 June 2022 the WTO is carrying out a trade policy review of New Zealand. A report has been issued by the WTO Secretariat as a basis for the review. The report notes that New Zealand considers trade as very important for its prosperity.
See MoreUkraine: STS clarifies the controlled transactions criteria for TP purposes
Recently, the State Tax Service (STS) has clarified the criteria for classifying transactions between related parties (Ukrainian residents and non-residents) as controlled for transfer pricing (TP) purposes. Under Ukrainian transfer pricing
See MoreUNCTAD report on illicit financial flows
The UNCTAD publication Economic Development in Africa Report 2020: Tackling Illicit Financial Flows for Sustainable Development in Africa was published in July 2021. The UNCTAD report argues that tackling illicit financial flows is an important
See MoreUK: Customs Information Paper on Exit from the EU
HMRC has issued Customs Information Paper 42 (2016) in relation to the referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU). The paper clarifies that there will be no immediate change to the movement of goods in or out of the UK. Until Article 50
See MoreWTO -Summary of ongoing work for 2015
A Parliamentary Conference hosted recently by the World Trade Organization (WTO) was arranged by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the European Parliament. The WTO Director General addressed the group of parliamentarians on 17 February 2015 and gave
See MoreWTO Director-General addresses LDC Group Ambassadors and Experts Retreat
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General has noted in a speech to the Less Developed Countries (LDC) Ambassadors and Experts that in the coming months there is an opportunity to address some of the core issues affecting LDCs. There has
See MoreHong Kong ratifies WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
Hong Kong, China has become the first WTO member to formally ratify the WTO’s new Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Hong Kong officials informed the WTO's General Council on December 10 that the territory deposited its instrument of acceptance
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