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Lexis®PSL Tax weekly highlights—1 December 2016

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Published on: 01 December 2016

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OECD publishes text of BEPS multilateral instrument on tax treaties
Headlines (News updates & analysis)
Autumn Statement 2016
UK Insurance Premium Tax Europe's sixth highest
Macau (China), Mauritius and Ukraine join the Inclusive Framework on BEPS
CIOT responses to Autumn Statement 2016
OTS launches reviews on VAT simplification and stamp duty on paper transactions
HM Treasury publishes draft Charter for Budget Responsibility
HMRC guidance and manuals: updates
European developments

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This week’s edition of Tax highlights includes the OECD’s publication of the agreed text for the BEPS multilateral instrument on tax treaties.

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