OECD invites comments on the draft International VAT Guidelines
The OECD has issued a draft consolidated version of the international VAT/GST Guidelines with an invitation for public comment on four new draft elements of the Guidelines. The new elements are a preface to the Guidelines; the core features of VAT
See MoreOECD publishes comments on the revised discussion draft on beneficial ownership
The OECD has published the comments received from interested parties on its revised proposals in respect of the meaning of “beneficial ownership” for the purposes of Articles 10 to 12 of the OECD Model Tax Convention. The comments relate to the
See MoreOECD issues report on base erosion and profit shifting
A report on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) commissioned by the G-20 has been published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The report has already been considered by the G-20 at its mid-February meeting. The
See MoreOECD publishes comments received on the revised emissions trading discussion draft
On 19 October 2012 the OECD released a discussion draft on tax treaty issues relating to emissions permits and credits. Comments from interested parties were invited by 15 January 2013 and these comments have now been published on the OECD
See MoreOECD publishes comments on permanent establishment discussion draft
The OECD has published comments received in respect of the revised discussion draft on proposed changes to Article 5 (permanent establishment) of the OECD Model Tax Convention. The revised discussion draft was issued on 19 October 2012 and
See MoreTax treaty signed between Germany and Oman
A double taxation treaty between Germany and Oman was signed in Muscat on 15 August 2012. This follows the conclusion of a bilateral investment promotion and protection treaty which was signed in 2010. The double taxation treaty generally follows
See MoreNew Tax fraud prevention Law enters into force in Spain
The new criminal code was introduced by Organic Law 7/2012, published in the Official Gazette on 28 December 2012. The code entered into force on 17 January 2013 with respect to transparency and fighting criminal tax and social security
See MoreGreece: New Transfer Pricing Documentation Rules
The Greek Parliament passed Income Tax amendments in January 2013 which changes to the transfer pricing provisions have been included. In Greece’s income tax law Article 39 and 39A have been repealed by new measures. According to the amendments
See MoreLatvia –Mexico: Treaty enter into force
The treaty between Latvia and Mexico for the avoidance of double taxation which was signed on 20 April 2012 is to enter into force on 2 March 2013. The maximum withholding tax on dividends is 10%, reduced to 5% where the recipient company is the
See MoreAzerbaijan: Exemption of interest from individual income tax on savings deposits
The Parliament of Azerbaijan approved Law No. 542-IVD on 28 December 2012. According to this law interest paid on saving deposits of individuals in banks and other credit institutions is exempt from individual income tax for the period of one year.
See MoreCroatia-Georgia:Double Tax Treaty signed
Croatia and Georgia signed a Double Taxation Agreement on January 18,
See MorePhilippines: Transfer Pricing Regulations
On 23 January 2013, the Philippines Secretary of Finance issued transfer pricing regulations (Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 02-2013). The regulations provide guidance for applying the arm’s length principle for pricing in related-party transactions
See MorePortugal: New withholding tax rates
The Official Gazette of Portugal published Order 796-B/2013 of the Ministry of Finance on 14 January 2013. Order 796-B/2013 approved the new withholding tax tables for personal income tax. The new withholding tax rates are applicable to employment
See MoreEcuador: New transfer pricing reporting requirements
The Internal Revenue Service of Ecuador published Resolution NAC-DGERCGC13-00011 on 24 January 2013. Resolution NAC-DGERCGC13-00011 modifies Resolution NAC-DGER2008-0464 on transfer pricing reporting requirements. According to Resolution
See MoreLithuania: Introduces new immovable Property Tax rates for 2013
Lithuanian new immovable property tax rates were introduced by the municipalities from 1 January 2013. The new rates vary from 0.3% to 3% of the taxable value of the property, whereas previously the immovable property tax rates were between 0.3% and
See MoreSlovakia: Amendments to the Income Tax Act
Slovakia's Parliament has passed legislation raising corporate and personal taxes from the beginning of 2013. The rate of corporate income tax would increase to 23% from 19%. Dividends paid out of profits generated before 1 January 2004 are subject
See MoreTreaty between Liechtenstein and United Kingdom enters into force
The first Double Taxation Convention between the UK and Liechtenstein entered into force on 19 December 2012, which was signed in London on 11 June 2012. The Convention continues the cooperation between the UK and Liechtenstein on tax matters which
See MoreTreaty between Barbados and United Kingdom enters into force
The Double Taxation Agreement between Barbados and the United Kingdom entered into force on 19 December 2012 which was signed in Barbados on 26 April 2012. The Double Taxation Agreement generally follows the provisions of the OECD Model; however
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