This book is the first comprehensive analysis of ... more

This book is the first comprehensive analysis of the international case law dealing with the notion of `permanent establishment'. More than 450 judicial and administrative decisions from 19 countries, with emphasis on the United States of America, Germany and Norway constitute the basis for this book. The book provides a comparison of the legal practice in different countries. A critical discussion of the notion of `permanent establishment' in future international fiscal law is also included. In addition to cases previously published in law reports and other publications, also a number of unpublished decisions are discussed in this book. The majority of the unpublished cases are Norwegian, but also a few Danish, Canadian, German, US, and UK cases are included. Also included are synopsis of court decisions and administrative rulings upon which the analysis is based.... less

India went through the sexual revolution centurie... more

India went through the sexual revolution centuries before the rest of the world even dreamt of it. Tantra, the sophisticated technique enabled ancient Indians to use it to attain contentment, peace, aesthetic pleasures and to make life altogether richer for its practitioners. Arvind and Shanta Kale for the first time describe for the modern world this ancient sexual practice. The use of Tantra conscientiously helps to attain sexual fulfillment on all levels.... less

This book chronicles Palkhivala's journey as a la... more

This book chronicles Palkhivala's journey as a lawyer and discusses the important cases in which he appeared and that changed the destiny of the country. The book provides a rare insight into his working methods and style of advocacy. No Student of law, no well-informed citizen can afford to miss reading this book.... less

The book is a quick search-aid to find the applic... more

The book is a quick search-aid to find the applicable VAT rate for any product. It will also be useful for planning, executing and locating transactions, to carry out meaningful analysis of the VAT rates across various states in order to identify the appropriate source of purchase, for budgeting and bidding for tenders, etc.A useful companion for VAT practitioners, the book will also provide assistance to validate transactions involving VAT, and therefore, will be a handy reference tool for the accountants, lawyers and the auditors. The full text of the entries provided in the alphabetical listing of items can also be found in the schedules provided in the book. The history notes given in the schedules and the Departmental Determinations presented in the book will help track the changes that have occurred in respect of the entries in the schedules since the enactment of the VAT Act in the respective states.... less

The book is a quick search-aid to find the applic... more

The book is a quick search-aid to find the applicable VAT rate for any product. It will also be useful for planning, executing and locating transactions, to carry out meaningful analysis of the VAT rates across various states in order to identify the appropriate source of purchase, for budgeting and bidding for tenders, etc.A useful companion for VAT practitioners, the book will also provide assistance to validate transactions involving VAT, and therefore, will be a handy reference tool for the accountants, lawyers and the auditors. The full text of the entries provided in the alphabetical listing of items can also be found in the schedules provided in the book. The history notes given in the schedules and the Departmental Determinations presented in the book will help track the changes that have occurred in respect of the entries in the schedules since the enactment of the VAT Act in the respective states.... less

The book is a quick search-aid to find the applic... more

The book is a quick search-aid to find the applicable VAT rate for any product. It will also be useful for planning, executing and locating transactions involving VAT, to carry out meaningful analysis of the VAT rates across various states in order to identify the appropriate source of purchase, for budgeting and bidding for tenders, etc. A useful companion for VAT practitioners, the book will also provide assist in validating transactions involving VAT, and therefore, will be a handy reference tool for the accountants, lawyers and the auditors. The full text of the entries provided in the alphabetical listing of items can also be found in the schedules provided in the book. The history notes given in the schedules and the Departmental Determinations presented in the book will help track the changes that have occurred in the schedules since the enactment of the VAT Act in the respective states.... less