Switzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch on Federal Act on implementation of international tax agreements
On 4 November 2020, the Swiss Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the Federal Act on the implementation of international tax agreements. With this proposal, the Federal Council is adapting the existing law to the changes made to international
See MoreOman: BEPS MLI in force
The Multilateral Convention to execute tax agreement related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting (MLI) entered into force for Oman on 1 November 2020. As regards the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Oman and the other
See MorePeru: SUNAT will be able to access and review the international tax and financial information
On 19 October 2020, the Peruvian Tax Administration (SUNAT) has issued Press release No. 101, where it was stated that SUNAT will be able to access and review the international tax and financial information of more than 16,000 companies and 33,000
See MoreIndia: CBDT releases Equalisation levy (Amendment) Rules,2020
On 28 October 2020, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has published the Notification No.87/2020 Equalisation levy (Amendment) Rules, 2020 to further amend the Equalisation levy Rules, 2016. The rules amend the Equalisation levy Rules, 2016
See MoreIndonesia releases regulation on tax holidays for pioneer industries
On 24 September 2020, Indonesian Ministry of Finance has published the Regulation No. 130/PMK.010/2020 regarding the tax holiday (exemption) incentive for pioneer industries. The new regulation updates and replaces the Regulation No.
See MoreIndonesia releases regulation on tax incentives for R&D activities
On 9 October 2020, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance published Regulation No. 153 / PMK.010 / 2020 on the super deduction for R&D activities carried out in Indonesia. This regulation is one of the implementing regulations required under GR-45
See MoreLithuania publishes new transfer pricing requirements
On 19 October 2020, the Ministry of Finance in Lithuania published new transfer pricing documentation requirements. The new requirements for transfer pricing documentation correspond to the recommendations of OECD base erosion and profit shifting
See MoreVirtual meeting of top-level government officials in African countries on UNCTAD report
A high-level meeting was convened by the UN on the role of Extractive Industries in financing sustainable development in Africa. Participants included top-level government officials Mr. Abdulla Hamdok, the prime minister of
See MoreThe UN Approach on Digital Taxation
Policymakers across the world are currently enamored by tax policies that target digital companies, and there are many policy efforts projects that are currently running in parallel. First, the OECD has been working on an approach that we learned
See MoreA Framework for the Future: Reforming the UK Tax System
A Framework for the Future: Reforming the UK Tax System, which is a comprehensive study of Britain’s tax system that identifies key areas for improvement in UK tax policy and provides recommendations that would support long-term growth without
See MoreIndia: CBDT extends deadline to make payment under Vivad Se Vishwas scheme
On 27 October 2020, India's Central Board of Direct Taxes has published a notification extending the deadline (third time) for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme 'Vivad Se Vishwas' by three months to March 31,
See MoreUS: IRS updates parameters for APA and MAP
On 28 October 2020, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published that it is updating parameters that the Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement program (APMA), a representative office of the U.S. competent authority, will follow in implementing
See MoreItaly updates filing instructions for CbC Report
The Italian tax authorities updated the technical rules and filing instructions to submit country-by-country (CbC) reports in accordance with the OECD’s CbC XML schema adopted in June 2019. The updated technical rules and filing instructions will
See MoreEgypt: President approves unified tax procedures law
On 19 October 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has approved a unified tax procedures law (Law no. 206 of 2020). The Law was published in the Official Gazette. The law will be applied to tax on income, added value tax, stamp duty, fees
See MoreEgypt deposits ratification instrument for MLI
On 30 September 2020, Egypt deposited its ratification instrument for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). The MLI will enter into force for Egypt on 1 January
See MoreLithuania: Parliament adopts new incentive for large scale FDI projects
The Parliament of Lithuania has approved a new incentive for large investment projects in any area of Lithuania.The new package of laws offers tax incentives and cuts the red-tape. Large-scale investment project that meets the
See MoreUN: Proposed Treaty Article on Income from Automated Digital Services
Report by James R. Border, Law Office of James R. Border, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, Florida Over the past several days the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the work done by Members concerning the tax
See MoreSri Lanka publishes TP disclosure form for AY 2019-20
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published the transfer pricing (TP) disclosure form and guide for the assessment year (AY) 2019/2020. Taxpayers are required to file the TP disclosure form with their corporate income tax return if they have
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