Category: Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL)

Proposals for GST and offshore online purchases

PwC’s views on the Government’s discussion document seeking feedback on proposals for GST and offshore online purchases Following on from the much anticipated Government’s discussion document seeking feedback on proposals for the collection of GST on online purchases of services and intangibles this morning, we are pleased to share our… – Continue reading

Packer’s PBL in latest tax leak: report

Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL) allegedly negotiated a secret deal with the Swiss government when James Packer was chief executive officer, which set a tax rate of less than 2.15 per cent for the media group’s intra-company loans, The Australian Financial Review reports. According to correspondence obtained by the newspaper,… – Continue reading

New Luxembourg leaks reveal James Packer’s PBL in secret Swiss tax deal

A secret deal with the Swiss government negotiated by media group Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd when James Packer was chief executive set a tax rate of less than 2.15 per cent on PBL’s intra-company loans. “We do have good news for you!” Ernst & Young Swiss partner Markus Huber wrote… – Continue reading