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10/13Tue
  1. AMZ123 Cross-Border Headlines63

    7 checks Amazon sellers should make before resubmitting Form W-8

    When Amazon sellers are asked to update their W-8 tax information, they can check the beneficial owner, form type, validity period, signing authority, tax residence, taxpayer identification number, and eligibility for treaty benefits. Foreign individuals generally check Form W-8BEN, and foreign entities generally check Form W-8BEN-E. Other types of persons or income situations may require a different form; see https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8.

10/12Mon
  1. PPC Land advertising and platform updates84

    An explainer on the EU Digital Omnibus: data privacy revisions and delays to the AI Act

    On November 19, 2025, the European Commission proposed the Digital Omnibus package of amendments to digital regulations. Its AI portion became law in July 2026, while the data and privacy portion was still awaiting legislative negotiations as of October 12, 2026.

    Why selected:By distinguishing AI-related amendments that have already become law from data proposals still under negotiation, this helps clarify the limits of changes to EU advertising measurement and cookie consent rules.

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    Shenzhen Peninsula City State fined RMB 16.8426 million for foreign exchange evasion; cross-border sellers’ fund transfer compliance explained

    Shenzhen Peninsula City State Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. was fined RMB 16.8426 million for foreign exchange evasion by the Shenzhen Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on September 18, 2026. Using the penalty as a starting point, the material explains the repatriation of FDI profits, ODI outbound investment, and registration under Circular 37, and distinguishes platform business proceeds, a Hong Kong company’s after-tax profits, and amounts eligible for remittance under capital account rules. It recommends checking platform net revenue, company audits and retained earnings, related-party pricing, and domestic and overseas investment registration documents.

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    An Overview of the Tax and Audit Risks of Hong Kong Company Directors Receiving Company Payments Through Personal Bank Accounts

    When a Hong Kong company director receives company payments through a personal bank account, tax filing in Hong Kong and mainland China, banks’ anti-money-laundering checks, and company audits may all be affected. The article stresses that company income received through a personal account must still be recorded and reported. Incomplete supporting documentation could affect the audit opinion. It also discusses how loan agreements, repayment, and the business context may affect how the funds are classified. The article reflects the author’s personal views and is for discussion only; it should not be relied on for decision-making.