6th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting

2023 Asia Pacific Regional Tax Conference - International Fiscal Association (Singapore Branch)

August 16 - 17, 2023 · Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Please join us at the upcoming Asia Pacific Regional Tax Conference, taking place on August 16 - 17, 2023 at Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore.

This premier event will explore the theme of "Globalisation of Tax Rules in a De-Globalising World", bringing together industry experts, government officials and tax professionals to discuss the latest tax developments in the Asia Pacific region.

The conference will feature eminent keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, which will provide valuable insights and practical solutions for attendees. We look forward to warmly welcoming you to Singapore where Passion is Made Possible!

Registration Fees

Group discount of 10% applies for more than 5 registrants from a single Corporation.

Agenda

Wednesday, August 16

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Registration

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Conference Opening

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pillar 1: Where are we, and what may the future impact be?

Update on status of Pillar 1, including a refresh of Pillar 1 building blocks. The session will also touch on the recent Pillar 1 consultation documents, with focus on Amount B, future of DSTs and the fate of Amount A.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Refreshment Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Keynote Speech: Globalisation of tax rules in a De-Globalising world

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch and Networking

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Pillar 2: Where are we, and how to deal with the staggered implementation around the world?

Update on current implementation timeline for Pillar 2 and key elements that taxpayers need to focus on, with a focus on the recent OECD guidance and countries' reaction to the same.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Refreshment Break

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Indirect tax developments of remote services in Asia Pacific

This session will cover an overview of the indirect tax rules implemented by Asia Pacific countries to tax remote services (including digital services) and discuss the practical challenges faced by companies and potential future developments.

5:30 PM

Day 1 Close

Thursday, August 17

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Attribution of profits to PEs: The Asia-Pacific transfer pricing perspective.

PE assertion and transfer pricing disputes are complex issues and closely linked. The stakes are heightened, and risk magnified, under the Pillar 2 lens. What are the key considerations for businesses in an increasingly fragmented world?

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Refreshment Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tax Technology: What are governments designing and how will that impact the tax payers?

Governments and businesses are digitalising their compliance processes and turning to automated risk assessment tools to allocate their limited resources more efficiently and effectively. What developments do we see in Asia Pacific?

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch and Networking

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Funds and Family Offices: Trends and observations around Asia-Pacific.

(Ultra) High Net Worth families have been setting up family offices in Singapore in increased numbers. Hong Kong has recently introduced attractive competing incentives. More jurisdictions are competing to attract fund management activities.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Refreshment Break

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Competition: Is there a shift in the incentive landscape?

How countries remain competitive for investments in Pillar 2 world? Is the world finally converging or diverging further?

5:30 PM

Conference Close