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Within the United States tax code, domestic and foreign research‑and‑development (R&D) expenditures are treated very differently. Domestic R&D can be deducted immediately under Section 174A—or amortized over a minimum of…
Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) is set to launch a 10‑year “golden visa” for foreign investors during the current fiscal year that began on July 8, 2026. Applicants must meet…
Canada’s immigration department has issued a fresh round of invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates holding a provincial nomination under the Express Entry system. The July 20 draw allocated 511…
Across the United States, state and local policymakers are evaluating new taxes on data processing and digital services. Proposals range from extending traditional sales taxes to digital products,…
Across the United States, lawmakers are debating new taxes on data processing and other digital services. While the proposals often target “big‑tech” firms, the reality is that virtually…
The United States and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 10 July 2026 to share biometric data, creating the first U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
A child’s citizenship at birth depends on whether the country follows jus soli (right of the soil) or jus sanguinis (right of blood). Of the 191 nations surveyed…
On July 16 2026 Prince Edward Island (PEI) issued 195 invitations for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the largest draw the province has conducted this year. Draw overview The July…
The 2026 Iran‑UAE‑Saudi‑Qatar war has not halted venture activity in the Gulf, but it has exposed the fragility of trust and accelerated existing trends in funding, founder relocation,…
Canadian citizenship obtained through ancestry can shift a student from the international tuition bracket to the domestic one, cutting annual tuition costs by tens of thousands of dollars…