China published a report of APAs 2015
On 23 December 2016, Chinese State Administration of Taxation published the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Report of 2015. This report of 2015 contains statistics of APAs that China concluded from 2005 to 2015. China has concluded 6 bilateral and 6
See MoreArgentina: Special tax regime for small entrepreneurs
Law 27,346 published in the Official Gazette of 31st December 2016 amends the special tax regime for small entrepreneurs and professionals. The special regime is open to individuals, work cooperatives and de facto companies along with up to three
See MoreBrazil issues changes to tax on services
Complementary Law 157/2016 modifies the Complementary Law 116/2003 and starts new rules for the tax on services and issued in the Official Gazette on 30 December 2016. As stated by the law fundamental changes are- the minimum tax rate increase from
See MoreIsle of Man releases an industry advisory notice
On 21 December 2016, the income tax department of Isle of Man released a new Industry Advisory Notice that applicable to all financial organizations, sponsors, agents and third parties concerning the automatic exchange of information in respect of
See MoreDenmark: Budget for 2017 legislated
The Budget Bill for 2017 was enacted on 15 December 2016 and the proposed changes regarding corporate taxation are summarized below: The following measures relate to corporate tax: i) An allowance for corporate equity (ACE) will be introduced from
See MoreSaudi Arabia-Cabinet approved tax measures under Fiscal Balance Program
The Saudi Cabinet approved on 22 December 2016 a 5-year financial sustainability plan called "Fiscal Balance Program" which is expecting to abolish the budget deficit by 2020. The objective of the program is to increase revenues from non-oil
See MorePakistan: Income tax proposals invited for Budget 2017/18
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on 27 December 2016 issued income tax proposals for Budget 2017/18 and invited the general public and all stakeholders, including the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Bodies of Trade and Industry, Provincial
See MoreUnited States: ADD/CVD Roundup for December 2016
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for December 2016 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Brazil Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate Final Determinations
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratified amending exchange of notes to treaty with Austria
According to a journal published on 27 December 2016, Luxembourg ratified the amending exchange of notes, signed on 25 March 2015, to the Austria - Luxembourg Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1962), as amended by the 1992 and 2009 protocols on 23
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratified DTA with Brunei
According to a journal published on 27 December 2016, Luxembourg ratified the Luxembourg-Brunei Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2015) on 23 December
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratified DTA with Hungary
According to a journal published on 27 December 2016, Luxembourg ratified the Luxembourg-Hungary Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2015) on 23 December 2016. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the Hungary-Luxembourg Income and
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratified DTA with Senegal
According to a journal published on 27 December 2016, Luxembourg ratified the Luxembourg-Senegal Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2016) on 23 December 2016. The treaty was signed on 10 February 2016. The treaty was concluded in the French language.
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratified amending protocol to treaty with Ukraine
Luxembourg ratified the Luxembourg–Ukraine amending protocol to income and capital tax treaty (1997) on 23 December 2016. The protocol was signed on 30 September
See MorePGA Highlights: December 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of December 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Importing certain vehicles and engines under Clean Air Act: This document amends the U.S. CBP
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratifies DTA with Uruguay
Luxembourg ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Uruguay on 23 December 2016. The treaty was signed on 10 March
See MoreLuxembourg: Tax treaty enters into force with Serbia
The income tax treaty between Luxembourg and Serbia entered into force on 27 December 2016. The agreement generally applies from 1 January 2017. Under the provisions of the treaty, the withholding tax limitations to be applicable to the
See MoreIreland publishes income tax return form for 2016
On 22 December 2016, Irish Revenue published the tax return Form 12S for 2016. This form is applicable for employees, pensioners and directors and tax authority sets the deadline for income tax return is 31 October
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