Income Tax Treaty between Lithuania and Mexico enters into force
Mexico and Lithuania signed an Income Tax Treaty on 23 February 2012. The treaty has come into force on 29 November 2012, and will be applicable from 1 January 2013. Under the provisions of the treaty an enterprise will have a permanent
See MoreMeasures on Business Centers passed
The Bill on Measures for Asian Business Centers was passed by the Diet on 27 July 2012. This measure is intended to encourage global companies to establish their R&D centers and Asian headquarters in Japan. The legislation grants incentives
See MoreHungary-Tax Law changes for 2013
On 12 October 2012 a bill introducing the 2013 "tax package" was introduced into the Hungarian Parliament. Further amendments to the package were proposed on 18 November and on 29 November 2012 the changes for 2013 were published in the Official
See MoreTax on non-resident pension funds in Finland held to be discriminatory
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that a tax on dividends received by non-Finnish pension funds in Finland is discriminatory. Currently, resident pension funds can avoid paying tax on dividends from investments by transferring such
See MoreWithholding Tax on Dividends-new Danish Anti-Avoidance Rules applies from 2013
The Danish Ministry of Taxation presented a bill containing anti-avoidance rules regarding withholding tax on dividends. The purpose of the Draft Bill is to adjust certain unplanned consequences of the current rules. If adopted this bill applies
See MoreNetherlands Bill Softens Exit Tax Rules
It was reported on 17 December 2012 that the Dutch Second Chamber has recently approved a bill submitted by the Financial State Secretary amending existing legislation pertaining to exit tax. The bill provides companies electing to relocate abroad
See MoreDouble Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Austria and Chile
Austria and Chile signed a bilateral Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on 6 December 2012.The treaty is intended to provide greater transparency and certainty in tax matters for Austrian companies which are active in Chile. This DTA is regarded as an
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Latvia and Turkmenistan enters into force
Latvia and Turkmenistan signed an Income Tax Treaty on 11 September 2012. This treaty came into force on 4 December 2012 and will be applicable from 1 January 2013. The treaty generally follows the provisions of the OECD Model, but the definition
See MoreThe Malaysian Budget for 2013
The Malaysian Budget for 2013 was presented by the Prime Minister (also the Finance Minister) on 28 September 2012 and is generally effective from year of assessment 2013 unless otherwise stated. Key points of the budget are summarized
See MoreTax Treaty between Israel and Panama
Israel signed a tax treaty with Panama on 8 November 2012. The treaty contains an Article on the exchange of information between the tax authorities of the two states, which is based on the OECD’s model treaty. Panama is currently aiming to
See MoreItalian Law Decree aims at incentives for start-up companies
The Italian Government has approved Law Decree, No. 179 of 18 October 2012, which has been published in Official Gazette No. 194. The Decree introduces incentives for innovative start-up companies, to encourage economic growth. For the first time
See MoreIndonesia – Potential changes to the transfer pricing regulations
The Director General of Taxation of Indonesia has recently focused on transfer pricing, proposing some changes to the existing transfer pricing rules. However, these proposals are not yet final and some changes may be made before the final issuance
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Turkey and Philippines
Philippines and Turkey signed an Income Tax Treaty on March 2009, for the avoidance of double taxation. The treaty was concluded in both the Turkish and English language with each text having equal authenticity. The maximum withholding tax rate on
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Thailand and Taiwan
Thailand and Taiwan signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion on 3 December 2012. An agreement was originally signed by the two countries on 9 July 1999, but the government of Thailand failed to
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Philippines and Turkey
The Philippines and Turkey signed an Income Tax Treaty in March 2009. Details of the treaty have become available. The treaty was concluded in both Turkish and English with each text having equal authenticity. The maximum withholding tax rate on
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Iceland and Slovenia
Iceland and Slovenia signed an Income Tax Treaty on 4 May 2011, and the treaty came into force on 11 September 2012. The treaty will be applicable from 1 January 2013. The treaty generally follows the provisions of the OECD Model. The maximum
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Egypt and Georgia
By Decision 315, Egypt ratified the Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2010) with Georgia, on 6 November 2012. For the treaty to enter into force, each of the Contracting States will have to notify the other in written form through diplomatic channels
See MoreIncome and Capital Tax Treaty between Argentina and Russia
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2001) between Argentina and Russia, which was signed on 10 October 2001, entered into force on 16 October 2012. The treaty is expected to be applied from 1 January 2013. It generally follows the OECD Model
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