Australia: Detail tax incentives for infrastructure projects
The government of Australia proposed some incentives through its infrastructure projects to cover the tax loss and promote the private investment. The motto was to develop its infrastructure to remain a competitive economic nation for the
See MorePhilippines : Urge for tax exemptions by the foreign airlines
Foreign airlines are forcing the Philippines’ Department of Finance to reduce the 2.5% Gross Philippine Billings Tax (GPBT) and the 3% Common Carrier’s Tax (CCT) to which they are subjected. The GPBT and CCT are levied on all revenues,
See MoreBrazil: Auto Tax is Suspended by Court
It has been published on 24 October 2011 that the tax hike proposed by the Brazilian government on the manufacture of foreign cars has been suspended. The Brazilian Supreme Court has ruled the planned tax increase to be unconstitutional due to its
See MoreTIEA Enters Into Force between Japan and Cayman Islands
The comprehensive tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) between Japan and the Cayman Islands will come into force on November 13, 2011. The TIEA was originally signed on February 7 this year. The agreement includes an agreed allocation of
See MoreHungary: Focusing to Phase Out ‘Crisis Taxes’ in 2012 Budget
Focusing on the provisions for a gradual phasing out of the crisis taxes levied on the country’s telecommunications, energy and retail sectors since 2010, the Hungarian Economy Ministry has recently submitted 2012 budget bill to the parliament.
See MoreDTA between India and Philippines is under revision
There are on-going negotiations for a revision of the existing double taxation agreement (DTA) between India and the Philippines. The Finance Minister of India raised the issue, during his recent bilateral meeting with Philippines’ Finance
See MoreAustralia: New tax working group has been announced
A new tax working group has been announced in Australia to look at reforms that could increase productivity and deliver tax relief to struggling businesses. Developing a set of savings options within business tax, such as broadening the base and
See MoreNorway : Budget Proposals of 2012 has been unveiled
To support a stable economy containing the Norwegian government has recently unveiled details of its 2012 fiscal budget. According to the declaration the overall level of taxation will remain unchanged in 2012. It also notes that there is scope for
See MoreMexico: Extension of the tax break for Export Companies
To provide incentives to the country’s export companies the President of Mexico has announced extension of the corporate tax break under the IMMEX scheme to December 31, 2013. The scheme has now been extended for another two years, from their
See MoreTax deal signed between Switzerland and UK
A landmark tax agreement concerning the taxation of UK investors’ income in Switzerland has been signed in London recently. The British Bank clients’ future investment income and capital gains in Switzerland will be subject to a final
See MoreCanada: Budget to be implemented for 2011
A motion to implement Budget 2011 has been tabled on October 3, 2011, by the Canadian Minister for Finance. The Notice of Ways and Means Motion includes the previously announced tax measures referenced in Budget 2011 to implement. The Ministry
See MoreDTA between Austria and Slovenia
Aiming to further strengthen economic relations with Slovenia, Austria’s Financial State Secretary Andreas Schieder recently signed a revised bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries. Commenting on the signing of the
See MoreTax Treaty Amended between Mexico and Singapore
Amendments in the Mexico-Singapore Tax Treaty has been approved by the Mexican Senate and published in the Federal Official Gazette. It is expected that these amendments will increase cooperation between the two countries for sharing information on
See MoreTax and Financial Agreements between Russia and Switzerland
A memorandum on bilateral cooperation between the two countries, Russia and Switzerland, has been signed on financial matters. It was reported on the occasion of the annual International Monetary Fund meeting held in Washington, on 28 September
See MoreSweden: 2012 Budget declared
The Swedish government has declared the details of its 2012 budget. According to it several fiscal measures are taken to offset the effects of the crisis, to improve long-term job and growth prospects and to strengthen welfare of the country. The
See MoreCorporate Tax Cut in Thailand
To cope with the higher costs arising from its policy of increasing the country’s national daily minimum wage the new government of Thailand has re-confirmed its intention to reduce the rate of corporate income tax. The government expressed
See MoreRuling on Taxes within DTAs Provided in South Africa
The Legal and Policy Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a Binding General Ruling (BGR) on income taxes, or substantially similar taxes, following the double tax agreements (DTAs) of South Africa. According to this BGR
See MoreAn attempt of rapprochement on tax between Italy and Switzerland
To unblock the stalled negotiations for a double taxation agreement (DTA) between Italy and Switzerland, an attempt has been made, during a meeting organised by the Italian Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee. In fact, there has been a
See More