UK: Consultation on taxation of benefits in kind under salary sacrifice schemes
On 10 August 2016 the UK issued a consultation document looking at possible effects of changing the way benefits apply when a benefit in kind is provided in relation to a salary sacrifice or flexible benefit scheme. The government is considering a
See MoreUruguay-Bill on adoption of CbC reporting, Master file documentation and the availability of bilateral and multilateral APAs
The Uruguay Government has submitted to Congress a tax bill including adoption of the OECD’s recommendations for Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting following the scope of information to be provided under the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
See MoreArgentina-Published tax incentives for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
In Argentina, Law 27,264 establishing a special tax regime for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (the Law) was published in the Official Gazette on 1 August 2016 and the Law has been in force since 10 August 2016. According to the Law 27,264
See MorePakistan: Changes capital gains tax and immovable property
The President of Pakistan has circulated the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 to further amend the provisions regarding valuation of immovable properties under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (the Ordinance). Main features of the Amendment
See MoreUK: Consultation on tax and national insurance on termination payments
Following a consultation earlier this year and consideration of the responses received HMRC has published a further consultation paper containing draft legislation on the taxation of payments received on termination of employment.. The government
See MoreSweden: Transfer pricing guidance updated with BEPS
The tax authorities issued an updated version of the Swedish Transfer Pricing guidance on July 2, 2016. The guidance has been updated with the final report on aligning Transfer Pricing outcomes with value creation (Actions 8-10) of the Action Plan
See MoreCzech Republic: Announcement regarding country by country reporting
The Finance Ministry of Czech has made an announcement on 11th August 2016 that it started a public consultation on a bill which would introduce changes to the Law on International Cooperation in Tax Administration. In particular, the bill would
See MoreIsrael: Tax benefits in draft Budget Law
The Finance Ministry has declared a draft proposals as part of the proposed Economic Arrangements Law 2017–2018 on 31st July 2016 that includes an expansion of tax benefits for hi-tech companies, at the same time further aligning Israel's tax
See MorePakistan: Government has decides to apply 0% sales tax on five export sectors
The government has decided to zero-rate for the local suppliers of textile, leather, carpets, surgical and sports sectors from 2016-17. According to the meeting between textile sector and Finance Minister, Five Export Sectors'' Associations,
See MoreIndia: The tribunal held the Comparable Uncontrolled Price is the most appropriate method
The Delhi Bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal upheld the decision in the case of: Liugong India Private Ltd. v. ACIT (ITA No. 1482/Del/2015) and decided that when comparable are available, the CUP method is the best method to use in
See MoreCanada: Country-by-country reporting legislation introduced
Following on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Base Erosion and Profit Sharing (BEPS) initiative, the Finance Department has released draft legislative proposals on 29th July 2016 that would implement certain
See MoreSocial Security Agreement between Bulgaria and Montenegro ratified
The Social Security Agreement (2016) between Bulgaria and Montenegro has been ratified by Bulgaria on 26th July 2016, by way of Decree No. 259 that was published in Official Gazette No. 61 of 5 August 2016. Once in force and effective, the new
See MoreDTA between Czech Republic and Iran enters into force
The Income Tax Treaty (2015) between Czech Republic and Iran has been entered into force on 4th August 2016 and it generally applies from 1st January
See MoreGreece: Filing of amending tax return after expiry of statute of limitation period
The Public Revenue Authority (PRA) has released Circular POL 1114 on 22nd July 2016 to provide clarification regarding the filing of an amending tax return following the expiry of the statute of limitation period. The Circular says that Opinion No.
See MoreWTO backs Argentina’s anti-avoidance tax measures
The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) provided its report on 14 April 2016, regarding "Argentina – Measures relating to trade in goods and services" case brought by Panama. In the case concerned, and in relation to Argentina's
See MoreWorld Tax Brief: July 2016
Argentina Dividend: In Argentina, Law 27,260, the amendment to the Income Tax Law (LIG) was publishes in the Official Gazette. According to the amendment Law 27,260 abolished the 10% withholding tax established by article 90 LIG which was applied
See MoreUnited States: ADD/CVD Roundup for July 2016
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for July 2016 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Belgium Stainless Steel Plate Institution of Five-Year Reviews A-423-808 See the
See MoreUK: Interest rates for late payments reduced according to base rate of Central Bank
On 4 August 2016, the Bank of England reduced the base rate to 0.25%. As a result, on 5 August 2016, HMRC announced that interest rates for late payment will be reduced with effect on: 15 August 2016 for quarterly installment payments; and 23
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