Update on Pillar Two: Where it Stands Today and What To Expect

After a slow start, the Pillar Two initiative has gained momentum across the globe.“GILTI Conscience” hosts David Farhat, Nate Carden, Stefane Victor and Eman Cuyler spoke with Vikram Chand, a professor at the University of Lausanne, to discuss the latest Pillar Two developments and implications for international taxation.

The conversation delves into the widespread adoption of Pillar Two, including in Europe, Asia and low-tax jurisdictions. They explore how the European directive has played a significant role in triggering the implementation of these rules by various countries, as well as the objectives and complexities of Pillar Two. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of international taxation.

💡 Featured Guest💡

Name:  Vikram Chand

What he does:  Dr. Vikram Chand is an associate professor of law at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) Switzerland. He also serves as the program director of UNIL’s Executive Program in Transfer Pricing, the managing editor of the Kluwer International Tax Law Blog and an international tax trainer for the OECD.

Organization:  University of Lausanne

Words of wisdom: "We could expect Pillar Two to come into the legislation of a lot of European member states in 2024 at maximum by 2025. … Historically all the low tax countries like Switzerland or Hong Kong or even Jersey, they have announced adoption of the Pillar Two initiative."

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