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The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has recently eliminated the sponsorship limits on subclass 457 visas.

New guidelines related to the collection and usage of personal data for advertising purposes were published by a German data protection working group that was established by the German Data Protection Authorities (DPAs).

As per a recent informal announcement made by the Israel Work Permit Unit, experts and managers from countries that have signed an agreement with Israel are now allowed to work in Israel for up to 30 days on a B/2 Business Visa, reports Nair & Co.

French Tax authorities recently launched a new transfer pricing program - Mission d’expertise juridique et économique internationale (MEJEI).

The Italian government recently introduced legislation ordering all banks to withhold 20% on certain inbound wire transfers.

Singapore recently presented the 2014 budget, which highlights provisions related to introduction of Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), PIC benefits on training employees

A Provisional Budget for 2014 has recently been presented by the Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister. The budget includes provisions with regards to group tax regulations, golden handshakes and standard consumption tax, reports Nair & Co.

The Chinese Finance Ministry (MOF) and the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) have recently published a joint circular announcing easier eligibility requirements for tax exemptions for e-commerce exporters.

The Chilean government has made it mandatory for all businesses to follow the e-invoicing system effective 31 January 2014.

The Belgian tax administration established new thresholds for filing quarterly VAT (Value Added Tax) returns effective 1 January 2014