Kazakhstan – Czech Republic ICTT protocol authorized
It has been reported that the government of the Czech Republic has authorized the signing of the initialed amending protocol to the Czech Republic – Kazakhstan Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1998) on October 16,
See MoreProtocol to treaty between Brazil and India signed
Brazil and India signed an amending protocol to the Brazil – India Income Tax Treaty (1988), in Brasilia on 15 October 2013. Currently no further details of the protocol are
See MoreBarbados and Malta treaty Protocol signed
It has been reported that Barbados and Malta signed an amending protocol to the Barbados – Malta Income Tax Treaty (2001), in New York on 25 September 2013. No further details of the amending protocol are currently
See MoreProtocol to tax agreement between Austria and Hong Kong enters into force
According to a press release of 18 October 2013, the amending protocol on Income and Capital Tax agreement between Austria and Hong Kong, signed on 25 June 2012, entered into force on July
See MoreProtocol and exchange of letters entered into force to treaty between Korea (Rep.) and Luxembourg
The amending protocol and exchange of letters, which was signed on 29 May 2012, the Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Korea (Rep.) and Luxembourg, entered into force on 4 September 2013. The protocol generally applies from 4 September
See MorePortugal: Approves Corporate Tax Reform
The Portuguese Council of Ministers sent to parliament proposed reforms of the corporate tax system on 13 October 2013, which will aim to improve Portugal’s tax competitiveness and encourage investment. The proposed reforms would reduce the
See MorePortugal: Amendments to exit tax to conform to EU principles proposed
Legislative authorization to amend the exit taxation rules to conform to EU principles is provided by 2013 Budget Law of Portugal. A significant change to the exit taxation regime was proposed the tax reform submitted to Parliament on 15 October
See MoreOECD publishes comments received on intangibles
The OECD has published on its website the comments received by interested parties on its revised discussion draft on transfer pricing aspects of intangibles. The input received from more than sixty commentators will be discussed by the OECD’s
See MoreOECD publishes comments on white paper on transfer pricing documentation
The OECD has published comments received on the White Paper on transfer pricing documentation issued on 30 July 2013. The comments received from more than forty commentators are to be discussed by Working Party No. 6 of the OECD’s Committee on
See MoreNorway: New government publishes its tax plans
The leaders of Norway's new minority government announced a common general tax platform for the next 4 years, on 7 October 2013. The main plans are summarized below. Individual taxation The new government plans to reduce the tax burden on
See MoreBudget for Norway- 2014 presented to parliament
The Budget for 2014 was presented to parliament on 14 October 2013. Details of the Budget in respect of direct taxation, which will generally apply as from 1 January 2014, if adopted, are summarized below. Corporate taxation The proposals
See MoreAmended Budget for Netherlands 2014 presented
Amended Budget for Netherlands 2014 presented On 11 October 2013, the Netherlands government presented an overview of the amended Budget for 2014. The amended Budget includes amendments to some of the tax measures previously announced on 17
See MoreMalaysia – GST implementation to be delayed beyond 2014
The Malaysian Budget for 2014 which may be presented to Parliament in the near future is unlikely to include details of the GST, which is due to replace the existing Sales Tax and Service Tax of 10% and 6% respectively. Plans to introduce a Goods
See MoreLuxembourg: Legislative changes to implement mandatory automatic exchange of information
The Luxembourg Council of Ministers approved the legislative changes required to implement the mandatory automatic exchange of information system on 4 October 2013 required by article 8 of the Mutual Assistance Directive on administrative
See MoreKorea (Rep.): Tax Revision Bill 2013 approved
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance of Korea (Rep.) approved the Tax Revision Bill 2013 on 26 September 2013 with various changes. The Tax Revision Bill 2013 will mostly take effect from 1 January 2014. According to the approved bill receipts will
See MoreJapan: Changes to consumption tax and corporate income tax
The Japanese government officially announced on 1st October 2013 its plan to modify “consumption tax” and “corporate income tax”. The highlights of the plan are summarized below: Consumption tax: In the period between 1 April 2014 and 30
See MoreItaly: Decree on Financial Transaction Tax has been issued with Amendment
A Decree has been approved by The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance on 16 September 2013 which makes the amendment of Decree on the Italian Financial Transaction Tax (IFTT) issued in order to implement the IFTT Law adopted last year on 24
See MoreItaly –Government Increases the VAT Rate to 22%
With effect from 1 October 2013, the standard VAT rate on goods and services has increased from 21% to 22%. The reduced rates of 10% and 4% are kept unchanged. The correct rate to use for the supply of goods is the rate prevailing on the first of
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