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Pathways to parity
20 years of women in business insights
2024 marks the 20th year of Grant Thornton’s work to monitor and measure the proportion of women occupying senior management roles in mid-market companies around the world.
February
International Tax Newsletter - February 2024
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March
International Tax Newsletter - March 2024
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Article
See the future without a crystal ball
From psychics to astrology, throughout history humans have tried to see the future and businesses are no stranger to that drive.
Understanding the impact of environmental taxes
Unearthing the role that tax can play in reducing your organisation's environmental impact
ESG has become a vital component to business, with increasing scrutiny on companies to achieve sustainability-related goals. Join us as we examine how to add value to your ESG agenda through the latest global tax and ESG developments.
Engaging with incentives to drive your ESG goals
Tax incentives - a powerful tool in driving investment in environmentally sustainable outcomes
ESG has become a vital component to business, with increasing scrutiny on companies to achieve sustainability-related goals. Join us as we examine how to add value to your ESG agenda through the latest global tax and ESG developments.
December
International Tax Newsletter - December 2023 - Extraordinary publication
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December
International Tax Newsletter - December 2023
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Scanning the horizon
Mid-market sets sights on global trade growth
As the global economy continues to display what the IMF calls “remarkable resilience,” mid-market business leaders are being emboldened to explore new export markets in the search to add growth to their revenues.
Appetite for investment grows among mid-market leaders
The latest data from the International Business Report (IBR), Grant Thornton’s global survey of mid-market companies, shows that business leaders plan to increase investment over the next 12 months.
The latest International Business Report (IBR) data shows that mid-market firms have high expectations for global trade, with 47% expecting to increase exports over the next 12 months, an increase of two percentage points compared to the second half of 2022. This is the highest proportion of businesses expecting an increase in exports in over a decade of IBR data.
IBR H1 2023
Mid-market businesses lifted by rising tide of optimism
Optimism among global mid-market business leaders rose from 59% to 67% in the first half of this year, according to the latest data from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR).
November
International Tax Newsletter - November 2023
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JANUARY
International Tax Newsletter - January 2024
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October
International Tax Newsletter - October 2023
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Insight
Creative onboarding of board members deepens engagement
When someone joins your board, they likely receive basic information like board dates, committee minutes, insurance details, bylaws and recent public filings. But your organization also needs the onboarding process to help new members build relationships with existing board members, and confidently advocate for your mission.
Article
RFB Normative Instruction No. 2,161/2023: New Transfer Pricing rules in Brazil
After intense discussions, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) promulgated RFB Normative Instruction No. 2,161/2023 on September 29, 2023, establishing the new Transfer Pricing rules in Brazil.
Insights
Improved HR data reduces costly payroll errors
Mistakes in data entry lead to inaccurate employee data capture, payroll errors, excessive administrative work and potential compliance breaches, and could affect offerings and benefits offered to employees. In our experience, upwards of 70% of payroll data issues stem from recruiting and onboarding entry.
September
International Tax Newsletter - September 2023
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August
International Tax Newsletter - August 2023
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June
Extraordinary International Tax Newsletter - June 2023 - New Transfer Pricing Rules
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may
International Tax Newsletter - May 2023 - New Transfer Pricing Rules
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may
International Tax Newsletter - May 2023 - Extraordinary publication
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April
International Tax Newsletter - April 2023
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March
International Tax Newsletter - March 2023
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February
International Tax Newsletter - February 2023
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January
International Tax Newsletter - January 23
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December
International Tax Newsletter - December 22 - Extraordinary publication
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December
International Tax Newsletter - December 2022
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November
International Tax Newsletter - November 2022
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2022
Unlock Brazil
Expanding into new international markets is a challenging process and having full knowledge of the chosen market is essential. In Unlock Brazil 2020, Grant Thornton presents scenarios and assists the journey to be taken by foreign companies interested in establishing themselves in Brazilian territory in accordance with government and tax authorities.
IFRS NEWS
IASB amends the requirements for sale and leaseback transactions
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendments to IFRS 16 ‘Leases’, adding requirements for accounting for a sale and leaseback after the date of the transaction
October
International Tax Newsletter - October 2022
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IBR | International Business Report
New globalisation: reshaping supply chains and evolving trade routes
The global mid-market is maintaining optimism about export growth in the face of economic uncertainties, changing supply chains and trade routes. Learn more!
September
International Tax Newsletter - September 2022
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INSIGHTS
Acqui-Hire: new form of talent hunting in the market
Learn more about this Acqui-Hire phenomenon, which refers to acquisitions focused on hiring the company's team (hiring)
Insights
New rules for public offerings take effect in 2023
Learn more about Resolution 160 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), which will come into effect in 2023 with new rules for public offerings for primary or secondary distribution of securities
Search
ESG Disclosures: What are publicly traded companies reporting?
The ESG Disclosures survey: What are publicly traded companies reporting? is a realization of Grant Thornton Brasil, in partnership with BR Rating.
TAX ALERT
Brazil enacts double taxation treaty with Singapore
Last Wednesday (06/29/2022), Decree No. 11,109 was enacted, strengthening the agreement signed between Brazil and Singapore to avoid double taxation and to establish tax competence over income earned in each contracting country, in order to improve legal security and business between the States.
Fids News
New Decree regulates the Brazilian Anticorruption Law
The new Decree regulating the Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law, which provides for administrative and civil liability of legal entities for the practice of acts against the public administration, national or foreign, enters into force.
IBR | H1 2022
Brazilian leaders intend to invest in ESG in the next 12 months
The International Business Report (IBR) surveyed 255 companies in Brazil to identify the intentions of investments in ESG aspects in the next 12 months. See!
August
International Tax Newsletter - August 2022
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Fight inflation now using digital
Fight inflation now using digital
Technology can help mid-market firms to offset the damage caused by soaring inflation. But how do companies globally ensure they get the best return on investment? Here, we explore the opportunities and risks for businesses in the year ahead.
Women in Business
The power of diversity: can life sciences maintain their lead?
Our Women in Business 2022 report shows that life sciences companies – in line with other mid-market businesses – are taking deliberate, necessary action to create more inclusive working practices and giving female talent access to senior positions in greater numbers than ever before.
INSIGHTS
Measuring diversity and inclusion: part of the ‘G’ in ESG
With the growing focus on ESG among corporate stakeholders – including expectations for diverse workforces and an inclusive working culture – organisations need to ensure the ‘G’ in ESG includes diversity and inclusion measurement. Tracking metrics including gender parity will enable businesses to set appropriate goals, manage risk, design effective initiatives, demonstrate D&I successes to stakeholders, and engage their workforces – resulting in better business outcomes.
INSIGHTS
All rise: Actions to take now to counter inflation
Inflation has taken hold globally and won’t loosen its grip anytime soon. International mid-market companies need to take action to address it now. To help, Grant Thornton has developed a list of essential actions that we think companies should take now. These are set out below and in an accompanying video series, and are used to assess the current priorities and progress of mid-market companies.
INSIGHTS
Expansion in Brazil: foreign companies seek security and optimization in backoffice services
To take advantage of the opportunities, companies that are preparing to start their operations in the Brazilian market need to plan their operations and optimize backoffice routines.
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