Publications

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International Business
A twice-yearly publication featuring articles on current business affairs in countries and business cultures around the world. The latest three issues can be accessed by clicking the images below; past issues can be found in our Archive.

 

Issue 21
July 2010

Format: A4
Pages: 8
File size: 2.5MB

In this issue:‘Making of a family business’ - As family businesses expand from their entrepreneurial beginnings, they face unique performance and governance challenges. To be successful, a family business must achieve strong business performance and must keep the family committed to, and capable of, carrying on as the owner. - ‘Signs of a rebound spur M&A’ - While family businesses globally may be enhancing their strategies to survive and prosper, some are coming to the end of their family line and choosing to sell when the prospect of an attractive offer is presented. In many regions, due to the global economic downturn, family owners are sitting tight, but in Latin America it’s a different story. - ‘R&D; incentives for growth’ - While economies around the world struggle out of the economic downturn, many businesses, are continuing to invest significantly in research and development (R&D).

Issue 20
Jan 2010

Format: A4
Pages: 8
File size: 1MB

In this issue: Who needs the West? As Western economies stutter towards recovery, the relentless rise of China, India and Brazil marches on. - Tax harmony no closer - Discussions around a global corporation tax rate in a bid to deter multinational companies from moving their operations to the ‘lowest bidder’ jurisdiction The tide is changing - Determined efforts by the Mexican government to confront organised crime and corruption in business – with added weight from its own Sarbanes-Oxley-type legislation on corporate governance – are beginning to pay off. The taxman cometh offshore - Taxpayers with offshore investments can’t afford to lie low much longer as governments tighten the regulatory noose on low-tax jurisdictions – or have we heard all this before.

Capability Statement
An annual publication showcasing the breadth and depth of UHY member firms’ services and cross-border business development capabilities presented through a series of client case studies.

2009 Issue
Format: A4
Pages: 12
File size: 1.8MB

This edition includes 8 case studies covering a range of international clients across a variety of market sectors such as energy, chemicals, marine electronics, media, contract manufacturing, life sciences and protective equipment distribution.

2008 Issue
Format: A4
Pages: 12
File size: 2.1MB

International Real Estate (644KB)
A compendium of general tax and legal information related to property ownership in each of UHY's member countries. This version was published in September 2006.

Global Transfer Pricing Guide (700KB)
This guide has been developed to provide an easy reference for finance and tax specialists within multi-national companies or those considering cross-border ventures. It presents the relevant rules and legislation in each country including pricing methods, documentation requirements and penalties. This version was published in August 2009.

Global Transfer Pricing Guide- Spanish version (700KB)
This guide has been translated from the above listed English version of the Global Transfer Pricing Guide to provide information to Spanish speaking finance and tax specialists. This version was translated by UHY Fay & Co in April 2010.

Doing Business Guides
Prepared by UHY's member firms, each Doing Business booklet deals with one country and covers the issues that you need to consider if you have business interests there.

UHY Global Directory 2010 (390KB)
Details of each UHY office around the world with related contact information. This issue published February 2010. For the most up-to-date contact information, please visit our searchable Locations section.

Why UHY? (363KB)
A concise introduction to the UHY network, describing our values and capabilities. This issue published October 2009.

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