Every year ITSG holds two conferences: a European conference and the worldwide annual conference.
Above is the group photograph from the 2023 world-wide conference held in Athens, Greece.
The conference is open only to ITSG members and a limited number of invited guests.
Here is a summary of the program for the conference in Athens — November 8, 2023.
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | |
| “Pay As You Go”. A reservation has been made at the Four Seasons Mercato Restaurant (Italian food). (Advance sign up required to reserve a spot). | |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP DAY | |
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Expensive Toys. Discussion of hot topics in e-commerce taxation (permanent establishment, withholding taxes, and sales tax issues), clamp downs on international structures. |
E-Commerce Tax Issues. Discussion of hot topics in e-commerce taxation (permanent establishment, withholding taxes, and sales tax issues), clamp downs on international structures. |
| BREAK | |
| 11:15 - 12:30 | |
Trusts in Civil Law Countries. How do countries without trust law deal with trusts? A look at some selected countries. Can foundations be used instead? |
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Patent Box Regimes. Who has them, are they useful? A look at some experiences. |
| LUNCH | |
Managing Partners Lunch. Topic: Developing Talent from Within. |
| 14:00 - 15:15 | Moving to the U.S. A case study in hindsight, mistakes in the rearview mirror. |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Latam Special Interest Group. An opportunity for Latam colleagues and those with an interest in Latam countries to informally discuss common issues. |
| Steering Committee Meeting. For ITSG Steering Committee Members | |
| RECEPTION AND DINNER | |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023 | |
| Main Conference Commences Introductions and Welcome | |
| Host Country – Greece. Key aspects of the tax system of interest to international tax advisors. | |
| OECD and EU Tax Developments. A look at current issues, trends, agenda items. Where are we going next? 15% corporate minimum tax, is this the end of low corporate tax rates? Disclosures, registers, reporting, does anyone read them? | |
| BREAK | |
| Window into Africa. A look at common gateway countries (Mauritius and UAE) and “onshore” countries, including Kenya. | |
| Taxation and Inflation. How does a country adjust its tax system for run-away inflation? Some experiences from Argentina and Israel, and issues created in other countries (e.g., foreign tax credit). | |
| LUNCH | |
| All about AI. Are computers going to take our jobs? What is AI capable of doing and where are the limitations? | |
| Working Remotely. Now a worldwide trend, the digital nomad, the walking P.E. are common. Some surprises can be in store. | |
| BREAK | |
| Asian Tax Update. A look at important developments in selected Asian countries (not covered in 2022). | |
| OPEN SESSION A chance for any delegate to ask a question or raise an issue. | |
| GROUP PHOTO | |
| RECEPTION AND GALA DINNER . Shuttle Buses leave from 18:40 (last bus at 19:00) | |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 | |
| European Tax Update. Tax developments in major EU countries (especially countries not covered in 2022). | |
| Family Office Tax Regimes. Hong Kong and Singapore have special family office tax legislation. The U.S. has for decades allowed onshore asset management for offshore families. Other jurisdictions have similar exemptions. Where might you locate a family office and wealth management for a wealthy international family today? | |
| BREAK | |
| Giving a Tax Opinion. What does it mean when you give an opinion, what is the standard of practice, at what point do you get into trouble (with the client / with the tax department)? Penalties for tax advisors. | |
| MLI on Parade. A short parade of countries that are out or mostly out of MLI provisions, and the implications. Other comments. | |
| LUNCH | |
| U.S. Tax Update What’s new? Sunset provisions coming into focus, (e.g. estate tax). More money for the IRS. | |
| The Great Debate Subject – Privacy in Tax Matters. | |
| Open Session | |
| CONFERENCE ADJOURNS | |
| Buses depart for Athens reception, Walking Tour, Reception, and Informal Dinner. (One Departure: 16:30) | |
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