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The European Commission is to open an in-depth investigation into Ikea's corporate tax structure.
The Commission said testing and inspection service Dutch-based Inter Ikea, one of the Swedish giant's two divisions, may have been given unfair tax advantages by the Netherlands.
European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said all firms "big or small, multinational or not, should pay their fair share of tax".
The EU will look at whether Ikea's tax affairs breach EU rules on state aid.
Under EU law, member states cannot give selective tax benefits to multinational groups that are not available to other firms.
"The Commission has concerns that two [Dutch] tax rulings may have given Inter Ikea Systems an unfair advantage compared to other companies," it said.
The move is the latest crackdown by the EU competition authority on tax deals between EU countries and multi-nationals.
A spokesman for Inter Ikea Group said the way it had been taxed "has in our view been in accordance with EU rules".
"It is good if the investigation can bring clarity and confirm that," he added.

Two tax deals

The Commission's Ikea inquiry is focused on two tax agreements between the Netherlands and Inter Ikea which it alleges "have significantly reduced" the firm's taxable profits in the Netherlands.
Netherlands-based Inter Ikea operates the franchise business of Ikea. It collects royalties from other parts of Ikea and pays little tax on the proceeds.
The Commission says that in 2006, a Dutch tax ruling enabled Inter Ikea to pay a "significant" annual licence fee to another Ikea unit in Luxembourg, thereby shifting revenue to a jurisdiction where it remained untaxed.
Then in 2011, after the Luxembourg tax scheme was deemed illegal, Inter Ikea arranged a second tax ruling with the Netherlands.
This ruling focused on a loan deal with an Ikea unit in Liechtenstein, which enabled Inter Ikea to shift "a significant part of its franchise profits" to a low-tax jurisdiction.
A senior Dutch EU official said it would look at the details of the case.
"The Netherlands fully supports the Commission's work," they added.
Richard Murphy, professor of practice in international political economy at City University, said Ikea's tax arrangements were "unusually complicated" and as a result, an EU probe was "inevitable".
"Is their level of tax disproportionate to their overall activity in a country is undoubtedly what [the European Commission] are looking at here," he said.

Analysis by BBC business correspondent Jonty Bloom

Analysis by BBC business correspondent Jonty Bloom
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The European Commission is not so much worried about different countries in the European Union having different tax policies, in fact considering it is supposed to be one, seamless market, there are a whole range of company tax rates and policies across the EU.
What it does not like are tax deals that are available for one type of company, huge multi-nationals, but not to everyone else.
Your local High Street furniture store has enough trouble competing with the likes of Ikea, with its massive stores, name recognition, buying power and marketing budget, without Ikea also having access to tax breaks that it could never use.
That is why Ikea is just the latest in a long line of giant companies that the European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has gone after.
She has already had Amazon, McDonalds and Apple in her sights, and this is big-game hunting; Apple alone was found to have benefited to the tune of £11.5bn in unfair tax breaks.
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Image captionThe EU's competition chief Margrethe Vestager is worried giant firms are gaining unfair advantages over smaller rivals
The Commission has recently ordered various member states to collect billons of euros' worth of back taxes from Apple, Starbucks, Amazon and Fiat.
The European Commission is worried that giant companies gain an unfair advantage over smaller rivals which have no chance of using similar tax schemes.
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UK manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in more than four years last month, according to a closely watched survey.
The Purchasing Managers' Index index compiled by IHS/Markit hit 58.2 in November, the best level in 51 months.
The report said exports played a "big part" in the expansion.
Separate official data showed that inflows of foreign investment into the UK hit a record last year, boosted by several very large takeover deals.
The Office for National Statistics recorded inward investment of £145.6bn in 2016, up from £25.3bn in 2015.
The investment figures were lifted by some large deals that were completed in 2016, including:
  • SAB Miller (brewer) bought by Anheuser-Busch InBev
  • ARM Holdings (chip designer) bought by Softbank
  • BG Group (energy firm) bought by Royal Dutch Shell
The UK voted to leave the European Union in June 2016, but economists say that vote probably did not have much affect on these figures.
Paul Hollingsworth, toy inspection UK Economist at Capital Economics, pointed out that the big deals were likely to have been planned well in advance of the vote.
He also said it was impossible to say if inflows of investment would have been even greater without the Brexit vote.
"I think 2017 could be the more challenging year for FDI (foreign direct investment), though, as Brexit draws closer," Mr Hollingsworth said.

'Mixed' outlook

The compilers of the purchasing managers' survey said the results indicated UK manufacturing had "shifted up a gear" last month.
At 58.2, the PMI index suggests strong growth as any reading above 50 indicates expansion.
"The domestic market remained strong but new export orders primarily from the US and Europe were a big part of this overall picture of success," said Duncan Brock, who contributed to the report.
But some economists question whether UK factories can maintain their current pace.
"The outlook for manufacturing appears mixed. Domestic conditions look challenging despite November's healthy orders," said Howard Archer, chief economic advisor to the EY Item Club.
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Substantial Results Achieved in Smooth “Belt & Road” Trade at the Canton Fair

The 19th National Congress has pointed out that we need to pursue the Belt and Road Initiative as a priority, give equal emphasis to “bringing in” and “going global”, follow the principle of achieving shared growth through discussion and collaboration, and increase openness and cooperation in building innovation capacity. With these efforts, we hope to make new ground in opening China further through links running eastward and westward, across land and over sea. As an important platform for foreign trade promotion, Canton Fair has been devoted to drive trade cooperation between China and “Belt & Road” countries, becoming a bond connecting trade and cooperation between China and B&R countries. Since the implementation of the initiative, Canton Fair has been deepening trade and cooperation with countries along the route and drive smooth trade and win-win development.
At the concluding press conference of the 122nd session of the Canton Fair, Xu Bing, Spokesperson of the Canton Fair and Deputy Director General of China Foreign Trade Centre, introduced the results achieved in implementing the “Belt & Road” Initiative containers loading service.
Increased buyer attendance from B&R countries. In this session we have focused on B&R countries in marketing and invitation; both mail invitation and Internet Promotion Campaign focused on these countries. The number of buyers from countries in the “Belt and Road” Initiative stood at 84,445, up by 3.48% and accounting for 43.99% of the total. Pakistan, Thailand and Russia witnessed the greatest growth at 46.22%, 11.85% and 9.62% respectively. Among the top 10 buyer source countries and regions, there are 4 B&R countries, namely Thailand, India, Russia and Malaysia. In this session we’ve also organized 16 national delegations from B&R countries such as the UAE and Russia to visit and source at the Fair, and received many government delegations from these countries.
Increased transaction with B&R countries. The transaction with the “Belt and Road” countries totaled 9.37 billion dollars, a year-on-year increase of 13.6% and accounting for 31.1% of the total. Exhibitors from industries such as building materials, large machinery, household electrical appliances, light industrial products, textile and garment, food etc said that B&R countries showed great market potential and strong sourcing demand and enjoyed significantly increased transaction.
Provide an open international trade platform for B&R countries to sell to the world. In the International Pavilion, we had attracted 341 companies from 17 Belt & Road countries. These exhibitors said that canton Fair is not only the most important trade platform for them to explore the Chinese market and export to China, but also an efficient international trade platform to share business opportunities with buyers from 213 countries and regions all over the world and sell to the world.
Hold “Belt & Road” thematic trade matchmaking activities. To boost trade cooperation with companies in China and the UAE, China Foreign Trade Centre together with the Ministry of Economy of UAE and CCCME held the “Belt & Road, Focus on the UAE” matchmaking event. 53 UAE companies and 80 Chinese companies attended the event with great results. According to the Ministry of Economy of UAE, the event will be a new starting point for both parties and that Canton Fair will serve as the platform to deepen China-UAE economic and trade cooperation and bring the bilateral relations to the next level.
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At the Press Conference for the opening of the 122nd session of China Import and Export Fair on Oct 14, Xu Bing, spokesperson of the Canton Fair, Deputy Director General of China Foreign Trade Centre, introduced the features of this session.
Xu Bing said that in the 122nd session, we will fully implement President Xi’s remarks in the congratulatory letter and Premier Li’s instructions, demonstrate China’s progress in the supply-side reform, and deepen trade cooperation with “Belt & Road” countries. We will continue to make the Canton Fair an all-round platform for opening up and make new and bigger contributions to China’s trade transformation and upgrading, and the development of open factory qc inspection service economy in China and the world.
Drive smooth trade with “Belt &Road” countries. Currently, the Canton Fair has signed cooperation agreements with 45 industrial and commercial organizations in 32 “Belt & Road” countries, providing consulting, exhibition attendance and participation, and trade promotion services. We will organize 14 “Belt & Road” national delegations to visit and source at the fair. Exhibitors from countries along the route account for 60% of the total in the International Pavilion, covering all 6 product zones. Egypt, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Thailand will organize national delegation to participate in the International Pavilion.
Demonstrate China’s progress made in the supply-side reform. The Canton Fair has gathered more than 160,000 categories of products of 25,000 companies all over China, with more than 2000 brand companies. Exhibitors will focus on supply-side reform and innovation-driven development. Many leading companies with self-owned IPR, brands and core technology will bring their latest products; product update ratio for some exhibitors has reached 80%. Smart, premium, custom-made, green and low carbon products with own brands have become the latest trend.
Give full play to the role of an all-round platform for opening up. In this session we’ve made new changes to the mechanism, system and business mode, utilized domestic and international markets and resources on a higher level. By optimizing sections and exhibitor structure, building an international marketing network, driving Smart Canton Fair, holding international market forum, we will continue to improve Canton Fair’s specialization, market orientation, international development and information technology application to better help companies explore markets. By strengthening IPR protection, launching CF Awards competition, enriching design matchmaking service, we will encourage and guide exhibitors on a path of innovation-driven development and strengthen Chinese brands. By stepping up the exhibitor recruitment, attracting international industrial leaders and feature products to participate, and holding trade matchmaking activities, we will build an efficient platform for overseas exhibitors and domestic buyers. By holding promotion activities based on the demands of overseas exhibitors and facing international buyers, Chinese exhibitors and Chinese buyers, we will make Canton Fair an all-round international trade platform that can “sell to the world and buy from the world”.
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Cleanliness keeps appliances going. Modern appliances have evolved into some of the most sophisticated, technologically advanced, and convenient household products on the market. Accordingly, they have also become a significant investment with steeper price tags and more bells and whistles. Proper maintenance is a necessity to keep the highly valuable items running effectively and efficiently for as long as possible. Large repairs on major appliances will warrant a professional service call. But keeping the appliances clean and in good condition will go a long way to prevent problems.
Refrigerator and Freezer: Clean the coils underneath the refrigerator to ensure that the compressor fan can circulate fresh air. Unplug the machine, pull out the vent plate that covers the coils, and use a vacuum hose to clean them. Keep the door gasket clean and free final random inspection from sticky residue that can cause the gasket to weaken and compromise the closing seal. Defrost the freezer when frost builds up.
Dishwasher: Take out the racks and baskets - clean them and then clean the inside surfaces, corners, and linings. Put the pieces back inside and run the machine while empty with a little detergent.
Stove: Clean burners with a wet rag and dish soap or with a stove-cleaning solvent. If you have a gas stove, learn how to safely relight the pilot; blue flames indicate that the stove is working at full efficiency. Burners for electric stoves can usually be easily and inexpensively replaced.
Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine may seem redundant, but it is an important part of maintaining the unit. Drops of detergent can splash onto the control panel and seep under the knobs and buttons. Wipe the outer surface of the machine with a damp cloth to remove any build-up. If your washing machine rattles when it runs, it may need leveling.
Dryer: Lint and debris that final random inspection accumulate in the lint trap and around or under the dryer can become a fire hazard. Clean the lint trap after each use and keep the area around the dryer clear. Clean the outside vent once a year and make sure it opens when the dryer is on and closes properly when the dryer is off.
Air conditioner: Like the refrigerator, the air conditioning coils need to be cleaned periodically by running the vacuum brush over them. At the same time, clean or replace the filter if necessary.
Water Heater: Heating water costs money and energy. You can help the heater run more efficiently and lower utility bills by wrapping it in insulation to keep the heat concentrated in the unit and prevent it from radiating out.
For all appliances, take the time to read through the owner's manual and review the manufacturer's cleaning recommendations. Acquaint yourself with all appliance features, even those functions you may rarely or never use. Each component has an effect on the overall efficiency of the unit, and it helps to know how to properly care for every aspect of your appliances.
James Budrow at Sacramento inspection recommended homeowners schedule yearly maintenance inspections to help protect their investment. Schedule your Sacramento home inspection today.
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Press Release of the Opening of the 119th Session of China Import and Export Fair

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Mr. Xu Bing, spokesperson of the Canton Fair, Deputy Director General of China Foreign Trade Centre
(Apr. 14th, 2016, Guangzhou)
Dear friends from the press, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning! Welcome to the press conference for the opening of the 119th session of China Import and Export Fair. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the domestic and foreign media for your support and interest for the development of the Canton Fair.
With intense but orderly preparation, we are ready for the 119th Canton Fair, which will open tomorrow.
Nowadays, faced by the complex and demanding situation at home and abroad as well as the mounting downward pressure, China’s foreign trade still have advantages of comprehensive competence and sustainability. The supporting policy for China’s foreign trade is unchanged; The long-term economic fundamentals remain sound; China still has industrial complementary advantages with developed and developing countries; the driving force for foreign trade structural adjustment is quickly shifting. As the barometer of China’s foreign trade, it is crucial to organize the 119thCanton Fair well for its more remarkable and expected position under such complex circumstances.
The 119th Canton Fair bears the overall landscape of China’s foreign trade development in mind, and actively implements the concept of “innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared development”. We are committed to the structural reform of the supply front of foreign trade, following the direction of specialization, marketization, branding, internationalization and informatization on the basis of the stability of the overall exhibition pattern. Driven by expertise and wisdom, the Canton Fair puts effort on improving the management, services, structure and quality of exhibitors and their products to build a “Smart Canton Fair” and a “Green Canton Fair”. By doing so, we hope that we can make new contributions to the steady development and structural adjustment of China’s foreign trade.
Now, I will brief you on the basic facts of the 119th Canton Fair.
1. Exhibition pattern and layout remain stable
The total exhibition area of this session is 1.18 million square meters, and the number of booths is 60,233. There are 24,514 exhibitors from home and abroad.
In this session, there are 59,243 booths and 23,904 exhibitors in the National Pavilion. 16 categories of products will be exhibited in 50 sections. The booth arrangement is as follows: 11,925 brand booths and 47,318 general booths, taking up 20% and 80% respectively. And the numbers of exhibitors in 3 phases are: 8,563 companies in Phase 1, 7,148 in Phase 2, and 8,193 in Phase 3.
In this session, we will continue to set up the International Pavilion in Phase 1 and Phase 3, with an area of 20,000 square meters. There are 990 booths and 6 product areas; and there are 610 enterprises from 48 countries and regions as well as 11 national and regional trade delegations. We will continue to integrate exhibition in the National Pavilion and the International Pavilion in this session. Exhibitors of the household appliances and household textile sectors from home and abroad will be competing on the same stage.
2.We will carry out the reform of the Canton Fair’s supply front and improve the professional level of exhibition.
By carrying out the reform of the supply front and improving the professional level of the exhibition, we have optimized the quality and structure of the companies and exhibits. The 119th Canton Fair is developed into a more specialized exhibition in the following 3 ways. First, we improve the regulations and procedures of the exhibition management. According to the changes of brand exhibitors, we improve the practicing rules for the booth quantity arrangement. Booth application is available earlier and we release the name list of participating exhibitors one month beforehand. Second, we promote specialized divisions of the exhibits. Based on purchase needs, we have set up 124 divisions in 27 sections, 10 more than last session, among which the bicycle and motorcycle sections will have divisions for the first time. Sections of building materials, hardware, cloths, textiles and garments will be further optimized. Third, we will put more effort on supporting the new subjects. We will perfect the booth arrangement plan for new energy and pet products. In this session, sections of new energy, pet products and outdoor spa facilities have attracted 22 new exhibitors, taking up for 11.5%, and including some domestic enterprises with large sales volume. Exhibitors are more diversified.
We warmly welcome exhibitors from both the developed countries as well as countries along the Belt and Road. There are altogether 374 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions along the Belt and Road, occupying 654 booths and taking up 61% of the exhibitors and 66% of the booths in the International Pavilion. In terms of attracting domestic buyers, we will strengthen the promotion in South China. Moreover, we will hold various forms of match-making activities targeting hot spots of trade in International Pavilion to better the exhibitors’ and buyers’ participating experience.
3. We’ve come up with new ways of promotion and built a precision marketing system
In terms of overseas promotion efforts, we make innovations led by internet application and improve the promotion results by precision marketing.  We have held 15 video conferences in 15 countries and regions. We’ve strengthened promotion in countries along the One Belt One Road by holding 9 video conferences in these countries. We’ve cooperated with Qatar Airways for the first time to explore the market in middle-east and Africa. With Facebook and LinkedIn as the key, we’ve built a social media platform connecting 6 international famous social media, achieving all-round promotion in international social media community. We’ve forged ahead to launch “i-Share” series activities. With the help of “Exhibitor Preview” platform, we’ve promoted online match-making and upgraded the informatization level of Multinationals Sourcing Service.
4. We will enrich the function of Canton Fair and promote industrial communication
During the 119th Canton Fair we will facilitate interaction between exhibitions and conferences, and strengthen industrial communication and brand promotion. In accordance with the government policy, market hot spots and demand, there are in total about 60 conferences and forums held on the topics of international market, industry summit, design and innovation, brand promotion, market trend, and technology research and development, along with a series of events about design exhibit and design match-making.
Canton Fair Design Awards (CF Awards) 2016 is upgraded with new measures. It will set up awards according to 7 product categories for the first time, and it will enrich the composition of the judging panel as well as the subsequent promotional awards. The Canton Fair Product Design and Trade Promotion Centre (PDC) will organize a series of events including design match-making, fashion show and design gathering, providing an extended communication platform for the designers and the brand companies. 100 design companies and institutions from 11 countries and regions will attend the 119th Canton Fair, covering an exhibition area of 1,622.25 square meters, an increase compared with the previous session.
5. We will drive the “Canton Fair + Internet” initiative and build a “Smart Canton Fair”
We will continue to build the “Smart Canton Fair” and cultivate Canton Fair’s new competitive advantage in the internet age. First, we will optimize the “Exhibitors and Products List” function and “Highlight Products” column to display brand enterprise in advance and help buyers to acquire information about exhibitors and products. The “Highlight Products” covers all the brand enterprises and leading enterprises of new subjects, with 17,000 exhibits. Second, we will integrate the service functions of Canton Fair official Wechat accounts by setting up groups of official accounts with comprehensive services and wide coverage. Third, the service quality of “Internet Service” is enhanced to build better on-site service center and experience marketing center. Forth, we will perfect the Canton Fair official service system of business travel to provide more comprehensive service including the online booking of air tickets and car rental. Fifth, we will optimize the function of “Easy Exhibitor” and improve the information level of exhibition management and service. Sixth, we expand the functions of online management service platform by adding the service functions of information collection, transmission, audition, feedback, application and statistical review of information. Seventh, we will introduce professional service providers to improve the overseas mail delivery rate. Finally, we promote the construction of the supporting system for “Smart Canton Fair.”
6. We are aimed at protecting the intellectual property rights and constructing an equal trade environment
In this session, a “Notice” will be sent in the Easy Exhibitor platform to exhibitors with alleged infringement records and trade disputes to strengthen their self-correction and avoid infringement. At the same time, we will continue to invite law enforcement officers of IPR and experts of trade disputes arbitration and mediation to handle the complaints.
7. We will boost the green development, and ensure the security of the fair
The 119th Canton Fair will carry out the Green Development Plan of Canton Fair and implement the incentives in order to achieve the coverage of 90% green booths. To enhance the green arrangement of the exhibition and the exhibition effect, we will increase the threshold for the qualification of the enterprises for booth construction, and introduce a batch of enterprises which are good at green design and construction. In this session, we will continue to build green booths along the main aisles and make it 100% coverage in all booths. What’s more, we are striving for the target of overall green booths for brand companies.
In this session, we will put in place the following security measures. The first is to do the risk assessment of epidemic situation, complete the emergency management and report system so as to better deal with the emergencies. The second is to improve the security and protection system of the complex, making sure that the whole complex is monitored through the video surveillance system. The third is to perfect the food security system and strengthen the supervision of the restaurants in the complex, ensuring the food safety of the participants. The fourth is to maintain, reconstruct and update the fire control facilities, laying the solid foundation of the complex safety.
8. We will reduce the cost of the exhibition and enhance the confidence of the exhibitors
Consistent with the spirit of the government policies in support of the stable development and the structural adjustment of the foreign trade, the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) recently announces that the 119th Canton Fair will further reduce the exhibition cost for the enterprises in order to help them explore the international market. The huge reduction on cost is unprecedented. The charge of each booth in National Pavilion has decreased by 4000 Yuan in average, 18% down compared with the 117th session, totally reducing 240 million Yuan on cost for the exhibitors. The charge reduction for each booth in area C is 5550 yuan, and in area A and area B is 3350 yuan. In addition, MOFCOM requires that all departments shall not charge any other fees to exhibitors, and any one violating the rule will be punished and circulated a notice of criticism.
At last, I’d like to brief you the major events in the next few days.
Opening Reception of the 119th Canton Fair will be held in Westin Hotel in the evening of April 14th.
Chinese Home Appliances and Electronics Summit will be held in the No.8 Meeting Room, B floor, Area B in the afternoon of April 16th.
Canton Fair (Egypt) International Market Forum will be held in the No.8 Meeting Room, B floor, Area B in the afternoon of April 17th.
The Belt and Road Initiative: Focus on India will be held in the No.2 Meeting Room, C floor, Area B in the afternoon of  April 18th.
Dear friends, to hold the 119th Canton Fair successfully bears great significance in stabilizing growth, transformation and upgrading of China’s foreign trade. We believe that under the leadership of Party Committee of the Ministry of Commerce and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, with joint efforts of all the business partners, we will make the 119th Canton Fair a complete success.
Welcome to cover the 119th session of the Canton Fair.
Thank you!
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