The Biogas Market of Ukraine PUBLISHED ON 03/08/2017
The Biogas Market of Ukraine and its Potential – A Brief Introduction Ukraine is highly depending on the import of fossil-fuel energy reserves like, oil, gas and coal. The National Renewable Energy Action Plan until 2020 and further measures until 2030 focus on diversifying the country’s energy mix and strengthening local production of renewable energies, […]
IRAN Tech industry growth during sanctions! PUBLISHED ON 01/08/2017
The economic sanctions imposed on Iran, damaged the country’s high-tech sector in primarily two ways. In relation to the supply chain, purchase of required components was difficult for manufacturers. Consequently, they had to pay higher amounts with longer production process time which eventually resulted in higher production costs. On the sales end, the sanctions caused […]
India – Cyprus: Refunding of Indian Withholding Tax due to NJA PUBLISHED ON 26/07/2017
Shanda Consult offers assistance in refunding of increased withholding tax, which has been withheld by Indian Tax Authorities related to the NJA status of Cyprus between 01/11/2013 and 31/03/2017. On 1st November 2013, the Indian Government notified Cyprus as a so-called “Notified Jurisdictional Area” (“NJA”), which is a term quite similar to “non-cooperative country”. The […]
Lebanon – Economic and financial market overview PUBLISHED ON 24/07/2017
Despite the global and regional economic challenges Lebanon has maintained its financial stability over the past quarter century. The financial sector, especially the banking sector has grown rapidly over the past years. The Lebanese banking sector could maintain its profitability and growth despite the domestic shocks and surrounding turmoil. In 2016 the total assets […]