South Africa issues draft explanatory memorandum on TLAB
The South African National Treasury has published Draft Explanatory Memorandum on the initial batch of the 2019 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) on 10 June 2019 to cover specific provisions that require additional consultation, and is
See MorePeru: SUNAT publishes new tax guidance on indirect transfers for entities
On 4 June 2019, the Peruvian tax authority (SUNAT) published new guidance (Informe No. 046-2019-SUNAT/7T0000) for the determination of the market value of shares in relation to the rules for the taxation of the indirect transfers of shares in
See MoreBangladesh: Budget proposal for FY 2019-20
Today, Mr. Mustafa Kamal, the finance minister of Bangladesh has tabled the budget in parliament which has a size of Tk. 523,190 crore. This budget is the country's 48th since its independence. This year, the government is expecting GDP growth
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Puerto Rico Incentives-Industry/manufacturing: On 14 May 2019, Governor of Puerto Rico signed the Senate Bill 1147 (the Opportunity Zones Development Act), offering tax incentives for investments in qualifying Opportunity Zones. The act
See MoreWTO issues 2019 annual report
On 4 June 2019 the World Trade Organisation (WTO) published its annual report covering developments in 2018 and early 2019. The period was characterised by growing trade tension and economic uncertainty. A deceleration in economic activity led
See MorePhilippines: BIR clarifies certain issues on Tax Amnesty
On 31 May 2019, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has published Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 57-2019 clarifying certain issues on tax amnesty. This circular is issued to address the frequently-asked questions regarding the tax
See MoreG20 Finance Ministers issue final communique
The communique issued following the meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank governors on 8 and 9 June 2019 covered a number of financial issues of international concern including international tax developments. The Finance Ministers noted
See MoreOECD: Report to the G20 Finance Ministers on International Tax
On 10 June 2019 the OECD published its report on international tax to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. The report set out progress made on international tax issues. Taxation of the Digital Economy In January 2019 the
See MorePanama updates form for related-party transactions
In Panama, an information return (Form 930) on the transactions conducted with related parties resident abroad should be filed within six months of the close of the fiscal year. The taxpayers, whose transactions with related parties that took place
See MoreSaudi Arabia: Cabinet approves multilateral competent authority agreement on the exchange of CbC reports
On 28 May 2019, the Saudi Arabian Cabinet sanctioned the signature of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA). Saudi Arabia presented CbC reporting requirements, including standard
See MoreArgentina modifies TP documentation requirements
On 27 May 2019, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) has published General Resolution 4496 (GR 4496) in the official gazette amending General Resolution 1122 (GR 1122). The resolution explains requirements, deadline, thresholds for
See MoreBulgaria: Parliament adopts amendments to TP documentation bill at first-reading
On 5 June 2019, the Bulgarian Parliament adopted at first reading amendments to the Tax and Insurance Procedure Code, which introduced the new transfer pricing (TP) documentation requirements. One of the most important changes is in relation to
See MoreBulgaria increases VAT registration threshold
Bulgaria is considering raising its VAT registration threshold. The current threshold will rise from BGN 50,000 to BGN 100,000 sales per annum. The new threshold will effective as from 1 January 2019. In addition, it is proposed a new reduced
See MoreHungary plans to take several tax measures for maintaining economic growth
On 31 May 2019, the Ministry of Finance announced the Government-approved Action Plan for the Protection of the Economy. To help small businesses, the small business tax rate (KIVA) will be reduced from 13% to 12% from 1 January 2020. The tax cut
See MoreArgentina issues decree regarding exemption to the tax on debits and credits
Argentina issued Decree No. 373/2019 on 27 May 2019, which includes new exemption from tax on debits and credits for those accounts used for the provision of financial services by complementary financial services agencies. The decree was issued
See MoreMozambique: Parliament approves law on tax debt relief
On 30 May 2019, the Parliament of Mozambique (Assembleia da República de Moçambique) approved Law no. 1/2019 establishing an incentive for taxpayers to accomplish any unsettled tax liabilities. The purpose of this law is to create a special
See MoreGreece extends deadline for CIT returns
Recently, the Ministry of Finance issued a decision (No A 1211/2019) extending the deadline for the filing of corporation tax returns for 2018. The deadline is extended until 29 July 2019. Legal persons and entities that have not filed an income
See MoreSpain releases corporate income tax return form for FY 2018
On 17 May 2019, Spain published Order HAC/554/2019 of 26 April 2019 in the Official Gazette approving the corporate income tax and non-resident income tax returns corresponding to permanent establishments and entities under the regime of
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