Ernst & Young Its Global Dispatch

New Switzerland-Netherlands tax treaty effective January 2012 -- Norwegian National Budget for 2012 contains major tax proposals -- Portuguese 2012 Budget Act proposals will impact cross-border transactions and foreign investment -- Angola proposes transfer pricing documentation rules -- New UK –South Africa tax protocol enters into force -- China announces new Shanghai VAT pilot to replace business tax -- Changes to Japan’s transfer pricing legislation effective -- Malaysia’s 2012 budget contains corporate tax incentives -- Colombia eliminates restrictions on foreign debt; intercompany loans now possible