Just Released: Business World April 2026

April 2026

Russell Bedford International has released the April 2026 edition of its biannual magazine, BUSINESS WORLD. 

Business World delivers the latest views and analysis written by specialists from within the Russell Bedford network, together with guest authors from various other organisations from around the world.

Articles in the latest edition include:

Doing business in the Netherlands

The Netherlands offers a stable and attractive environment for international business, supported by its strategic location, highly developed infrastructure, and access to the EU single market. With a diversified economy, competitive corporate tax system, and strong focus on innovation, key opportunities exist in logistics, technology, renewable energy, and life sciences, while a highly skilled, multilingual workforce enhances its appeal as a European business hub.

Authors: Dennis Zuidersma, Director at Russell Bedford member firm Boon Accountants Belastingadviseurs BV, Apeldoorn, Netherlands; and Chris Bor, Senior Consultant at Russell Bedford member firm Stolp+KAB, The Hague, Netherlands.

The era of tariffs: Remaining nimble as a US importer and exporter

Shifting US tariff policy has introduced a new era of uncertainty, forcing importers and exporters to adapt quickly to evolving trade dynamics. Through real-world case studies across industries, businesses are shown to be navigating market destabilisation, rising costs, and shifting supply chains by remaining agile, reassessing strategies, and balancing short-term pressures with long-term positioning.

Author: Mark Alaimo, Managing Partner at Russell Bedford member firm LCW CPAs in Boston, USA.

Qatar’s economic reorientation: A new strategic horizon for international business

Qatar is transitioning from hydrocarbon reliance toward a diversified, innovation-driven economy, supported by major investments in infrastructure, technology, and financial services. With strong government initiatives, evolving ESG frameworks, and growing international partnerships, the country presents new opportunities for businesses seeking access to regional and global markets.

Author: Ahmad Mukhaimer, Partner at Russell Bedford Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Beyond compliance and into culture

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is driving a shift from regulatory compliance to broader organisational change, requiring businesses to rethink pay structures, communication, and workplace culture. While transparency improves fairness and accountability, it also challenges organisations to address internal equity, performance differentiation, and employee expectations in a more open environment.

Author: Tibor Lovász, Partner at Russell Bedford member ICT Európa, Budapest, Hungary.

Pillar Two: Global Minimum Tax

The implementation of Pillar Two marks a significant shift in global taxation, introducing a 15% minimum effective tax rate and reshaping how multinational groups approach compliance and reporting. While 2025 focused on legislative rollout and initial application, ongoing challenges around consistency, administration, and global coordination will define how effectively the framework operates in practice.

Authors: Airam González, Gino Ramirez and Mariajosé Díez, Transfer Pricing team, Russell Bedford GNL, Spain.

India: Understanding the new labour codes

India’s new labour codes aim to simplify complex regulations, broaden worker protections, and modernise employment practices across the country. Covering wages, social security, industrial relations, and working conditions, the reforms introduce greater consistency and transparency, while requiring organisations to adapt payroll systems, compliance processes, and workforce strategies.

Authors: Viswanathan Vaidyanathan, Partner, and Meena Narayanan, Consulting Director at Russell Bedford member Sharp & Tannan, Chennai, India.