Kazakhstan: List of priority business activities to be performed within SEZs
The Government Resolution No. 10 has been published on 24th January 2017 regarding priority business activities within Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Government Legal Database Adilet. In accordance with the latest legislation, a company
See MoreCanada: Special insurance premium taxes charged
The federal government and some province governments of Canada charge a tax regarding insurance premiums. Due to risks in the province, companies in Alberta must self-assess a 50% tax on certain insurance premiums. This requirement is applicable on
See MoreTIEA between Singapore and Iceland enters into force
Competent authority agreement on automatic exchange of information (TIEA) of 2016 between Iceland - Singapore has been entered into force on 31st January 2017 regarding tax. The agreement is intended to ensure that Iceland and Singapore will be able
See MoreTIEA between Singapore and Norway enters into force
Competent authority agreement on automatic exchange of information (TIEA) of 2016 between Norway and Singapore has been entered into force on 31st January 2017 regarding tax. The agreement is intended to ensure that Norway and Singapore will be able
See MoreSingapore: IRS publishes Transfer pricing guidelines 2017
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore published the 4th version of transfer pricing guidelines on 12 January 2017, demonstrating compliance with international transfer pricing standards. The published guidelines explicitly refer to the Base
See MoreArgentina: New extension regarding VAT refunds rejects
A new extension of the VAT refund for purchases paid with debit cards has been rejected by the Executive Power and it was established by Decrees 1387/2001, 1402/2001 and 1548/2001. In accordance with Resolution 153/2016, the Ministry of Economic
See MoreArgentina: Resolution 3,982.E regarding Simplified System published
The General Resolution 3,982.E has been published in the official bulletin of 6th January 2017 and came into force on the same date. It re-categorizes all taxpayers (excluding corporations) registered in the Simplified System. If taxpayers believe
See MoreSaudi Arabia: new system to pay Tax and Zakat postponed by one year
As previously reported, the General Authority of Saudi Arabia issued Circular Number 6768/16/1438 on 4 December 2016, according to which listed companies of Saudi stock exchange were supposed to pay tax and Zakat based on the nationality of the
See MoreSaudi Arabia: Adoption of GCC VAT framework announced
The Shura Council of Saudi Arabia announced the approval of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Value Added Tax (VAT) Framework Agreement on 30 January 2017. The regime is expected to be applicable from 1 January 2018 and as specified in the GCC
See MorePGA Highlights: January 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of January 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Delay of effective date for TSCA import certification process revisions: The U.S. Customs and
See MoreDenmark: Publishes new guidelines on TP documentation
The Minister of Taxation issued order BEK no. 401 and 402 regarding transfer pricing documentation. The new documentation guidelines BEK no. 402 will replace the previous guidelines of BEK no. 42. The new guidelines include more specific
See MoreCanada: Trump Import Tariffs impact
The US President gave warning of raised import tariffs on Mexican exports to the United States. He also made an indication that Canadian exports could be subject to the same tax treatment. He said that he would impose 35% import tariff from
See MoreNigeria: FIRS issues new TP declaration and disclosure forms
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria published new transfer pricing (TP) forms (TP Declaration Form and TP Disclosure Form). This is aimed at improving disclosure and transparency by taxpayers in their TP Returns, and providing FIRS
See MoreTunisia-Morocco: Social Security Agreement approves
The Social Security Agreement of 2015 between Tunisia and Morocco has been approved on 17th January 2017 by the Tunisian National Assembly (House of People's
See MoreChile and Korea (Rep.): Social Security Agreement enters into force
The Social Security Agreement of 2015 between Chile and Korea (Rep.) has to be entered into force on 1st February 2017 and it will be applicable from the same day of its entry into
See MoreKenya: Government has banned the exportation of maize
The Kenya Revenue Authority has been issued a public notice on 26 January 2017 to inform all exporters, customs agents and the general public that the government prohibited the exportation of maize until further
See MoreMexico provides guidance on electronic receipts
The tax administration (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) of Mexico has been issued guidance regarding tax matters in January 2017. The guidelines set standards for compliance with the rule for electronic or digitized tax revenues. A tax
See MoreItaly-the protocol to treaty with Philippines approved
The protocol to the Income Tax Treaty between Italy and Philippines of 1980 was approved by the Italian government on 12 January 2017. The protocol was signed on 9 December 2013. According to the protocol, article 2 of the treaty would be modified
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