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April

South Africa: Budget 2013 Highlights

Modest aims reflect slowdown in revenue growth

Switzerland joins US in fighting tax evasion by facilitating reporting and due-diligence standards

Report will be of interest to those investigating the overall tax burden involved in EU expansion

The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) has given its backing to Commission proposals to reform the EU’s data protection rules which date back to 1995. The vote on the Committee’s opinion, drafted by Member of the European Parliament Seán Kelly, is the latest step towards a swift adoption of the proposed legislation.

February

EU: Draft Cyber-Security Directive

On February 7th, the European Commission published a draft Cybersecurity Directive outlining the EU's vision “to make the EU's online environment the safest in the world."

EU: VAT Rates for 2013

The European Commission has published the 2013 value added tax (VAT) rates imposed in the EU Member States.

Fine imposed under the 1998 Data Protection Act, sending a clear warning to other enterprises.

Controversial proposal may change regulations regarding employee transfers.

UK: 90 Patent Announced

Intellectual Property Office promises speedier process for patents.

France: Labor Market Overhaul

Reforms will be worth watching