VSCL: Webinar Invitation | ATO’s revised view on software and intangibles – new thinking, new risks, new challenges

  • 18 Nov 2021
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Zoom meeting (details provided in confirmation email after registration)

The Victorian Society for Computers and the Law (VSCL) invites you to a webinar presented by Dr. Niv Tadmore and Benjamin Lancaster of the Jones Day Tax team.

Please join us for a discussion of the significance of a recent tax ruling, TR 2021/D4: Income tax: royalties - character of receipts in respect of software.

Niv and Ben will cover the key issues that arise in respect of the tax ruling, including:
  • how the change from physical to electronic distribution has broadened the ATO’s views on when royalty withholding taxes are payable;
  • how these rules may apply in the context of cloud services (where the ATO takes a broad view);
  • practical tips for managing the tax aspects of software distribution arrangements (where is the risk of a royalty the highest?); and
  • key anti-avoidance risks in structuring software distribution arrangements.

Dr. Niv Tadmore, Partner, Jones Day

Niv has 25 years' experience advising national and international clients on the conduct and resolution of tax audits, tax disputes, and large-scale transactions. He advises global and Australian corporations operating in diverse industries including financial services, digital and tech, energy and resources, IT infrastructure, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, aviation, shipping, and consumer products.

Benjamin Lancaster, Of Counsel, Jones Day

Ben practices in the area of tax dispute resolution, with a particular focus on transfer pricing and other international tax issues. He has experience responding to audits, managing objection processes, providing strategic advice in advance of pricing arrangement (APA) negotiations, and conducting tax litigation.

To attend the webinar, please click the link below and register your details:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAofuGrrTwoGdCLvSCyqEmYLQywkANFCF3_

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have any issues, please get in touch.