April 16, 2014
The Ministry of Finance in South Africa has officially launched a service known as the Tax Ombud, whose main aim...
April 16, 2014
Russia’s Arbitration Court of Appeal issued a decision on 24 February 2014 holding that a loan from a foreign related...
April 16, 2014
On 2 April 2014 Russia ratified the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed with Malta. The tax treaty between Malta and...
April 16, 2014
The OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration held a webcast on 2 April 2014 at which an update was...
April 16, 2014
In New Zealand an opposition party has welcomed the launch of free trade talks with the EU but has called...
April 16, 2014
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee gave its approval to the new Hungary-United States double tax agreement (DTA) on 1...
April 16, 2014
Mexico and Panama signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on April 3 2014. The conclusion of this agreement is an...
April 16, 2014
Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has announced further cooperation with the Maltese Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU). The announcement on...
April 16, 2014
Malaysia is to introduce a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act to replace a draft Act originally put forward...
April 16, 2014
The Luxembourg government is to raise the rate of VAT 15% to 17% on 1 January 2015. The lower VAT...
April 16, 2014
Luxembourg’s intention to begin automatic exchange of information from January 1, 2015, is considered likely to have a significant impact...
April 16, 2014
Lithuania is supplying additional explanatory notes on the VAT law so as to given guidance to taxpayers involved in mixed...
April 16, 2014
As part of efforts by the Italian Revenue Agency to increase the scrutiny of tax compliance reports by banks and...
April 16, 2014
European Commission has requested Ireland to change its legislation on termination payments paid to individuals when their employment contracts end,...
April 16, 2014
As part of a review of tax relief the Irish Government has launched public consultations on certain tax relief. The...
April 16, 2014
A recent report published by a firm of accountants has found that Ireland and the UK levy the highest rates...
April 16, 2014
On April 1 2014 the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department issued the 2013/14 tax returns in respect of profits tax,...
April 16, 2014
Hong Kong signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the US on 25 March 2014. This agreement will strengthen...