Advanced Pricing Agreement Guidelines published in Russia
On January 31 2012 it has been published that, the Russian Federal Tax Service published a letter No.ОА-4-13/85 “On Conclusion of Advanced Pricing Agreements for the tax purposes” dated 12 January 2012 on its official website. The letter is a
See MoreMalta Signs TIEA with Gibraltar
On 27 January 2012 it was reported that Malta has welcomed the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Gibraltar. Under the agreement both countries will provide tax information on request when there is evidence of fiscal
See MoreFrance Eyes Tougher Tax Evasion Sanctions
It was reported on 25 January 2012 that the, French finance ministry aims to toughen existing sanctions applied in the case of tax evasion to ensure that the provisions in place are sufficiently ‘dissuasive’. The ministry is said to be preparing
See MoreIndian Service Tax regime will change from 1 July 2012
The Indian Service Tax regime will change from 1 July 2012. Currently, Service Tax, part of the Indian VAT CENVAT regime, is charged on services at varying, codified rates. This is now moving to a ‘Negative List’ system, meaning that all
See MoreArgentina: Import Taxes on Luxury Vehicles are increased
To support its domestic car manufacturing industry the Argentine government has announced a change to the country’s customs duty regime and introduced higher taxes on imported vehicles and motorbikes. According to the statement through a
See MoreLithuania- APA
The amendment to the Tax Administration Law applicable from 1 January 2012, enables taxpayers to apply for advance transfer pricing agreements with the tax administrator. Agreements between taxpayers and the tax administrator on transfer pricing
See MoreFrance to Hike VAT
The French President announced on January 3, 2012 that his government will hike value-added tax before the upcoming elections, to allow for a reduction in social security contributions paid by companies. The tax measures would be in place before
See MoreDTA between Taiwan and Germany Signd
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 3 January 2012 that Taiwan and Germany have signed a bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA). The DTA, which is subject to ratification procedures in both countries before it enters into force,
See MoreJapan’s Government Agrees Plan for Consumption Tax Hikes
It was reported on 2 January 2012 that Japan’s Prime Minister has been able to fulfill his government’s target to produce a detailed plan for future consumption tax rises, but only after his personal intervention at a meeting of the ruling
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