Did Gartner do a Double Irish on Sars?

 

"However, what really piqued my interest was that Sars had entered into a contract with Gartner in Ireland (presumably Gartner Ireland Limited). Willemse further testified that Gartner in South Africa had merely provided support staff. My first thoughts were: US holding company, Ireland, low tax rate, tax haven and the Double Irish tax avoidance structure!  Ireland has become synonymous with tax avoidance… It remains a popular jurisdiction for multinationals doing business in South Africa.  No, surely Sars would not lend itself to enabling a corporation that it is contracted with to avoid tax?"

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