3rd INTERNATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE - 13TH -14TH JANUARY, 2012 at HOTEL J. W. MARRIOTT

3^rd INTERNATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE – ROAD AHEAD

13th -14th JANUARY, 2012 at HOTEL J. W. MARRIOTT, JUHU, MUMBAI

The Committee is pleased to announce its 3rd International Tax Conference to discuss emerging challenges and recent issues such as the effect of  current tax regimes on levels of international trade; problems involved in integrating domestic tax reforms with existing tax treaties; provisions in Direct Tax Code like CFC, GAAR, POEM, Thin Capitalization, APA, safe harbour rules; tax information exchange, existence and impact of tax havens and other low-tax jurisdictions. We, as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, need to take into account how various international taxation issues will affect us.

The Conference envisages to provide a platform for the tax payers, tax professionals and policy makers to understand each other’s perspective in respect of legislation affecting international transactions.

We have invited Shri R. N. Dash, Director General of IT (International Tax) to inaugurate the Conference and share his views and perceptions with the delegates. The Conference will be addressed by Shri Sohrab  E. Dastur, Shri Nishith Desai and other renowned speakers.

Details of the Conference are as under:

Days & Dates :  Friday, January 13 and Saturday, January 14, 2012

 Venue :  Hotel J. W. Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012 – DAY 1
Session	Subject	Faculty
	Inauguration & Key Note Address	Shri R. N. Dash – Director General of Income Tax (International Tax), New Delhi
1.	Interactive session with Revenue Authorities and representation on practical issues and difficulties relating to International Tax	Revenue Authorities from CBDT*
2.	Recent trends in Tax Treaty negotiation, MAP, International tax policies and Exchange of information treaties	Shri Rahul Navin, Director ( Foreign Tax & Tax Research), CBDT, New Delhi
3.	Transfer Pricing – Challenges and lessons from recent assessment experience in India	CA Sanjay Tolia CA Rajan Vora – Session Chairman
4.	UK tax issues relevant to Indian individuals and companies – current developments	Shri Andrew Gotch, BA MA CTA, UK CA Rashmin Sanghvi – Session Chairman
5.	Emerging issues in taxation of payments for FTS, Royalties and software payments – Recent updates and case studies	CA Shabbir Motorwala Shri Girish Dave, Advocate – Session Chairman
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012 – DAY 2
6.	Globalising India Inc. – Legal and Tax considerations for investing abroad with case studies	Shri Nishith Desai, Senior Advocate
7.	Recent controversies and  developments in international Tax in India– Road ahead	Shri Sohrab E. Dastur, Senior Advocate
8.	Key issues and controversies in taxation of capital gains in cross border transactions and analysis of recent judicial decisions	CA Pranav Sayta CA Dilip Thakkar – Session Chairman
9.	Managing PE risks- Practical issues and lessons from recent judicial decisions and OECD Updates	CA Shefali Goradia CA Kishore Karia – Session Chairman
10.	Panel discussion on recent controversies and issues in International Tax and Transfer Pricing	CA Vispi Patel Shri Girish Dave, Advocate CA M. P. Lohia CA Chetan Desai

*Subject to confirmation

Delegate fees are as under:

	CTC Members (`)	Non Members (`)
Delegates enrolling up to 31st December, 2011	` 4,500 /-	` 5,000/-
Delegates enrolling after 1st  January, 2012	` 5,250 /-	` 5,750 /-

(Includes Conference Material, Breakfast, Lunch and Tea on both days)

Interested members please find attached herewith 'Enrollment form' and send it along with the cheque in favour of The Chamber of Tax Consultants.