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Mexico’s experience in digitalising its tax processes offers salient lessons as European countries consider a similar approach.

Effective business in a globalised world often requires an understanding of the values that are hallmarks of cultural differences.

EU authorities plan to claw back billions in ‘missing’ VAT from online booking platforms, as part of wide-ranging digital tax reforms.

Flexible work arrangements are creating new challenges for businesses looking to balance growth needs while attracting, retaining and developing the best talent.

No matter what happens with the international economy, it seems the sunshine and sea breezes of Caribbean tourism will always be attractive for investment.

Global M&A activity is poised to bounce back after 12 months of dealmaking doldrums, with experts from Baker Tilly expecting the mid-market to drive the recovery.

Cost and complexity shouldn’t be a barrier to the use of AI, with Baker Tilly Digital experts developing multi-stage solutions.

Gaps are emerging in the willingness of countries to accept the generative AI juggernauts such as ChatGPT, with concerns that privacy, security, intellectual property and personal rights are being put at risk by the open-source software.

Global tourism is swiftly rebounding from its pandemic-induced slump, but travellers face a distinctively different experience as the industry reinvents itself. 

Workers are delaying retirement plans post-pandemic, while at the same time, many retirees are re-evaluating the viability of stepping away from employment.

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are forcing companies to consider their impact on their business models — both as a time saver and as a potential disruptor.

The United Kingdom is set to experience a demographic time bomb as severe labour shortages

E-commerce operators are finding that a niche can be nice, with shrinking consumer buying power prompting online retailers to sharpen their offerings to secure market share.

Client demand and the pace of change has seen the US firm triple the size of its Baker Tilly Digital team in two years.

Billions of dollars are flowing through the metaverse, creating complex conundrums around how taxation should work in virtual reality. 

Francesca Lagerberg joins the debate on whether UK tax advisors need formal regulation or just a better adopted set of professional standards?

CASE STUDY: MHA Macintyre Hudson explores how a multinational client might have been impacted if BEPS 2.0 was already in place.

Harmonising corporate tax systems could make it easier for EU multinationals to scale and compete, but agreement on transfer pricing remains complex.

Rising costs of finance and ongoing economic uncertainty in the United Kingdom are underscoring the advantages of alternative lenders.

A strong response from regional areas suggests the UK’s new Investment Zones initiative has been well-received.

Baker Tilly’s Ines Paucksch warns companies could face complex and varying start dates if countries manage to pass global minimum tax reforms into law.

European leaders are facing industry backlash over potential compulsory licensing of vaccines to hedge against the risk of future pandemics.

Food inflation and grocery shortages are widespread but the problem is deeper than just ingredient shortages and supply bottlenecks.

It was the moment they waited more than two years for, but the business of travel buckled when tourism finally returned.

Experts at Baker Tilly have hailed the EU’s new gender diversity mandates as a major milestone for equality but warn there is still a long way to go for genuine balance at the executive level.

Ambitions are soaring for the UK’s pharma. life science and biotech industry on the back of record investment but can it be sustained?

Experts from Baker Tilly have welcomed new diversity quotas for UK companies, but warn there are still major challenges for firms to meet them.

Defending against an online onslaught is becoming an increasingly onerous and expensive undertaking for business. Experts at Baker Tilly detail how organisations can best defend themselves against the unrelenting threat of cyberattack.

New sustainability reporting directives are considered to be key to the European Commission’s carbon neutral ambitions, but experts say it remains uncertain how they will be implemented and how mergers and acquisitions will be impacted.

Caribbean tourism has made the fastest recovery of any region from COVID-19, pushing confidence among property and hospitality investors to new highs.

As space in big cities becomes increasingly scarce, and concerns about rising sea levels continue

Bringing production closer to home is emerging as a solution for many major companies headquartered in Western Europe, but what are the costs of doing business?

Foreign investors are pouring pressure onto Spanish real estate, increasing tension between tenants and landlords even as the government moves to slow the rapidly increasing cost of housing.

An EU ruling that cracks down on a commonly used cookie consent framework has sent shockwaves through companies relying on online data collection.

NFTs are shifting from a buzzword to business model, but there are key considerations that have to be addressed by brands.

As cryptocurrencies and NFT trading shift towards the mainstream, a push is emerging to regulate the energy use of the underlying blockchain infrastructure.

As employees continue to embrace working from outside of the office, it is becoming increasingly challenging to ensure workers are paid appropriately.

As the energy crisis worsens, what are the challenges for the electric vehicles market – and for the automotive sector more generally?

If anger over vaccine mandates, lockdowns and other restrictions boils over into the office, what strategies should be in place to handle the situation?

The escalating war in Ukraine and the fallout across European nations and economies threatens to take the steam out of the M&A market, according to Baker Tilly experts.

A boom in trade mark filings has left fewer common words uncontested. How should companies carve out their unique brand using trade marks?

A new Directive makes it easier to pursue collective proceedings – but also impact the legal profession and consumer-facing companies.

Biometric technology is evolving rapidly but what are the privacy and data protection implications that employers need to consider?

Businesses continue to innovate to mitigate disruptions caused by Omicron, as the crisis shifts from pandemic to endemic.

A decision to allow tourism during the pandemic was fraught with risk — but this sector is now paying economic dividends for Mexico.

Rapid advancements in manufacturing technology could save a global shipping industry teetering near the brink of collapse.

The $1 trillion bill contains provisions to tax crypto, yielding an estimated $2.8 billion per year. What does this mean for the future of cryptocurrencies?

The UK’s new plastic packaging tax is set to catch out many businesses – ala Brexit – and the burden of proof is on importers and manufacturers.

Baker Tilly’s experts look at what 2022 holds, and how importers and exporters can mitigate risk.

Venture capital and online gaming don’t seem to be an obvious match. But for one investor, an initial curiosity became a significant opportunity.

As the esports market explodes, Baker Tilly US is helping colleges in North America score points in student engagement, recruitment, and retention.

Global attention has been focused on climate change action, but it will take more than goodwill for industries to reduce their emissions footprint.

COP26 marks a watershed moment for the race to save the world from the worst of global warming — and industry will be expected to step up. 

Baker Tilly’s latest cross-border M&A report shows dealmakers undeterred by the pandemic and ambitious for cross-border M&A deals.

Changes in UK rules for SPACs should make London more competitive — but they are not for everyone, writes MHA UK’s Robin Stevens.

Ransomware attacks are escalating – it’s a criminal industry already worth billions and it’s only going to get worse. Baker Tilly examines how best to prepare.

A Caribbean recovery is being driven by non-banks, including the offices of high-net-worth individuals, and private equity. Baker Tilly explores the drivers.

Will companies take the lead on tax morality or is legislation the only way?

For investors and dealmakers looking to spur companies on to growth in the rocky recovery from COVID-19, there’s one ingredient that matters more than all others: digital transformation.

These blank-cheque juggernauts are looking to less saturated markets to complete deals but will the hype sustain them?

Employee or contractor? The status of workers is literally a taxing question. What do potential investors need to consider in their due diligence?

Shipping delays and container shortages are putting supply chains under enormous pressure. How are different markets adapting with freight challenges?

The UK is looking to re-establish at least eight freeports – will they deliver the economic hit the UK is hoping for?

As the digital revolution evolves, SMBs must stay agile. Baker Tilly explores data-driven solutions in our digital transformation series.

As moves towards digital currency gather speed, businesses need to prepare for a world that transacts in digital dollars.

The tide is turning for investments considered purely on financial terms, as new research confirms the rising importance of ESG to dealmakers.

Business has not been same since airlines were grounded by the pandemic. It’s crucial that corporate travel gets moving again.

Are staff more productive when working remotely?

Is your business technology and workflow practices fit for the digital transformation? Baker Tilly explores in the third article of our series.

The second article in our series exploring the digital transformation, Baker Tilly probes cybersecurity challenges for the remote workforce.

In the first of a series exploring the digital transformation, Baker Tilly looks at the speed of change and emerging trends.

Spain has taken the global lead in legislating that delivery riders are employees of the platforms they work with, not independent contractors.

While many businesses are conscious of their operational impact on the environment, the impact of supply chain emissions is becoming clearer.

For companies returning to ‘normal’ operations, helping bereaved and traumatised employees readjust becomes the next great challenge presented by the pandemic.

With the US back at the negotiating table, the OECD is pushing on with ambitious plans for a framework to tax the digital giants.

With more people confined to their community, local convenience stores have boomed. Are the good times sustainable for business owners?

After an abysmal first half for M&A in 2020, dealmakers roared back into action. But will the momentum be sustained? We look at what a strong M&A finish means for 2021.

As ecommerce rapidly expanded, so too did pressure on warehouses and distribution channels. How are retailers handling the growing pains?

Shopping has changed during the pandemic as e-commerce exploded in places it had rarely been seen. Baker Tilly’s experts examine the new retail landscape.

Businesses hope a COVID-19 vaccine will fast-track a return to normal but legal questions remain over insisting employees are immunized.

Misconceptions still persist around the Brexit process. Baker Tilly’s tax experts sort the fact from fiction.

Local travel is seen as a poor cousin to overseas arrivals – will staycations be enough to keep tourist-focused economies turning?

Governments and business leaders are turning to Canada’s successful model to see how to structure their own industries.

The Atlantic Bubble showed that tourism and business confidence could thrive if people felt safe from COVID-19.

Workforce mobility is under threat as UK employers weigh up potential social security and tax implications. How should organisations respond?

Pressure is nothing new in hospitality but the stop and go of lockdown is testing the mettle of business owners like never before.

The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway. But future high net worth individuals need more than a portfolio rundown.

The Bahamas’ $3 billion tourism industry was crippled when visitors vanished. How can data make the sector more robust?

What really draws in visitors? A Caribbean island uncovered some surprising insights when it dived into its tourism data.

The UK’s territory shares a land border with Spain – can movement across it remain seamless as it has for 35 years?

Many dealmakers are optimistic about Asia-Pacific’s prospects for the remainder of 2020 and early 2021.

Dealmakers fear security issues pose a cross-border M&A risk in Asia Pacific, as governments voice concerns about overseas influences.

The more things change, the less the word change has meaning. Mindsets must be geared to evolution, writes Donal Laverty.

In the GFC, boards turned to the CFO to help navigate turbulent times. During Covid-19, though, it’s the HR team in the spotlight.

For the Republic of Ireland, uncertainty over future trade with the UK is tempered with opportunity.

No last-minute reprieves, no political will for further delays. What will a no-deal Brexit mean for business?

Four years have failed to provide clarity for business. The challenge is a tale that can be told through pizza.

A tariff war, then lockdowns, now Brexit. An industry that supports 40,000 UK jobs faces more uncertainty.

If the Smart Freight system doesn’t work, trucks could take up to two days just to reach the Kent ferry port.

Changes to Austria’s benefit-in-kind tax rules and green technology incentives have grabbed the attention of some employers, writes Günther Stenico.

Electric vehicle incentives are increasing, as stimulus packages are ushered in to revive economies that have slowed during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Car manufacturers once owned the customer but for electric vehicles, it may no longer be the case. The next move could be decisive.

There has been a surge of interest in golden visas, which is being welcomed despite concerns about misuse.

M&A in North America has been moving at a glacial speed. What will drive a turnaround in 2020?

Some 1.7 billion adults are without a bank account. With COVID-19 accelerating moves to a cashless society, financial inclusion is key.

As the waves of dealmaking start to increase, there are opportunities but also new risks and challenges.

The lessons learned from working remotely — and the positive spin-offs of lockdowns — should not be lost.

With many homes now a workplace, how will commercial property perform when lockdowns lift?

European dealmakers expected 2020 to be rough for M&A but COVID-19 has all but crushed any remaining confidence.

With some cannabis companies near breaking point, the demand for tax revenue could be a lifeline in the post-COVID world.

As the coronavirus crisis persists, some countries are beginning to plan a staged reopening. What changes should business expect?

From meat tariffs to latte levies, can tax policy build a better society?

Industries are hurting as the world grapples with the evolving COVID-19 crisis. What actions are governments and banks taking?

Cannabis has rapidly grown into a $15 billion industry but there are plenty of pitfalls in this emerging market.

Demand is growing for electric vehicles as drivers take the high road. How critical are incentives for keeping this emerging sector moving?

Five generations working alongside each other. What does that mean for managing talent?

Businesses are seeking expert advice to navigate uncertain times. It’s a trend that has forced a change in the way accounting firms work.

Amid the chaos of geopolitical events and economic uncertainty, how do dealmakers feel about their ability to get deals done?

Faster assessment, greater accuracy – the arguments are strong. But there are risks and challenges too, as some have already discovered.

There are fears businesses are unprepared for tougher cross-border sale requirements.