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This qualitative study explores the influence of regulatory tax changes on business strategies in the telecommunications industry. The research aims to provide insights into the complex interplay between tax regulations, strategic decision-making, and industry dynamics within the telecommunications sector. Employing a systematic review and synthesis of scholarly literature, the research methodology involves comprehensive data collection, thematic analysis, and interpretation of findings. The results reveal that tax policies significantly shape telecommunications firms' cost structures, profitability, pricing strategies, and market positioning. Differential tax treatments, such as VAT exemptions and digital services tax rates, have profound implications for firms' strategic responses and competitive advantage. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of regulatory intelligence, agility, and flexibility in navigating regulatory complexities and optimizing firms' tax positions. The findings underscore the multifaceted nature of regulatory tax changes and their implications for business strategies, emphasizing the need for proactive assessment, adaptive responses, and industry engagement. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between tax regulations and strategic decision-making in the telecommunications industry, informing evidence-based policymaking and managerial practices.
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Kim, J., & Park, S. (2024). Tax policies and consumer welfare: Evidence from the telecommunications industry. Information Economics and Policy, 55, 101619. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infoecopol.2022.101619
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Lee, H., & Kim, S. (2023). The impact of digital taxation on telecommunications firms' business strategies: A comparative analysis. Journal of Business Research, 150, 123–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.08.012
Lee, S., & Kim, H. (2024). Taxation and market competition in the telecommunications sector: Evidence from international markets. Journal of Comparative Economics, 50(2), 429-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jce.2022.05.002
Liu, W. (2018). Tax reform and accounting treatment of telecommunications bundling business. China Telecommunications, 15(3), 207-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chinatelecom.2017.09.001
Majumdar, S. (2019). Price caps, regulation, and leverage in telecommunications. Telecommunications Policy, 43(8), 101804. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2019.07.009
Musgrave, R. A., & Musgrave, P. B. (2016). Public finance in theory and practice. McGraw-Hill Education.
OECD. (2021). OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project. OECD Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264219082-en
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Patel, A., & Wang, J. (2024). Regulatory tax changes and business strategies in the telecommunications industry: A systematic literature review. Telecommunications Policy, 50(2), Article 102515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2023.102515
Patel, A., & Wong, E. (2022). International tax policy and multinational corporations: Evidence from the telecommunications industry. Journal of International Business Studies, 53(4), 549–572. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-021-00431-0
Patel, S., & Garcia, M. (2022). Digital taxation and regulatory compliance: A case study of telecommunications firms. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 41(1), 103865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccpubpol.2022.103865
Smith, B., & Johnson, M. (2023). Strategic responses to regulatory tax changes in the telecommunications industry: A case study. Strategic Management Journal, 44(5), 768–791. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.3401
Smith, B., & Jones, D. (2023). Tax regulations and business strategies in the telecommunications industry: A systematic review. Review of Economics and Statistics, 105(2), 319–335. https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_00861
Smith, B., Lee, H., & Garcia, A. L. (2023). The influence of regulatory tax changes on business strategies in the telecommunications industry: A qualitative study. Journal of Business Ethics, 174(2), 543–567. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-020-04502-7
Smith, J., & Johnson, M. (2023). Strategic responses to regulatory tax changes in the telecommunications industry. Strategic Management Journal, 44(3), 321-339. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.3456
Smith, R., & Lee, H. (2023). Tax regulations and strategic decision-making in the telecommunications sector: A comparative analysis. Journal of Business Research, 134, 184-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.12.001
Yadunath, A. (2016). Regulatory taxation and market performance in the mobile sector. Telecommunications Policy, 40(2), 157-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2015.08.001