Russia approves tax reform bill
The Russian State Duma and Federation Council have approved a tax reform bill aimed at boosting fiscal revenues on 10 July, 2024. Proposed by the Ministry of Finance and endorsed after rigorous debate, the legislation ushers in significant changes
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Singapore publishes updated e-tax guide on GST for exports
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published an updated version of its e-Tax guide on GST exports on 8 July, 2024 . This e-Tax Guide details the various circumstances and documentary requirements for which a supply of goods can
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Egypt approves tax treaty with Oman
The Egyptian Cabinet approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 9 July 2024. Signed on 22 May 2023, the treaty specifies that dividends, royalties, and fees for technical services are liable to a maximum withholding tax rate
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Portugal extends deadline for transfer pricing filing
The Portuguese Secretary of State for Tax Affairs has extended the deadline for filing the transfer pricing documentation from 15 July 2024 to 31 July 2024. The extension was granted by Order 43/2024-XXIV, issued on 27 June 2024. Transfer
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Mexico issues tax incentives for key sectors in Yucatan’s industrial zones
The Mexican government has issued a decree granting tax incentives to companies operating in 11 key economic sectors in the welfare industrial zones of Progreso I and Mérida I in the state of Yucatan on 28 June, 2024. Tax incentives are granted
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Hungary to end windfall taxes on telecom, pharma sectors
The Hungarian government has announced plans to eliminate windfall taxes on the telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors by 2025, according to Economy Minister Marton Nagy. By phasing out these taxes on telecommunications and pharmaceutical
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Belgium publishes synthesised text of treaty with South Africa impacted by MLI
The Belgian Federal Public Service Finance published on 24 June, 2024, a synthesised text in English of the 1995 Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Belgium and South Africa, detailing the impact of the Multilateral agreement to Instrument Tax
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Finland initiates consultation on VAT rate hike proposal
Finland's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on a proposed draft bill which suggests increasing the VAT rate on certain commodities from 10% to 14%. The consultation is set to conclude on 19 August, 2024. The draft bill
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Peru releases third version of high-risk tax schemes catalogue under GAAR
Peru tax authority (SUNAT) has published the third version of its catalogue of high tax risk schemes that could be challenged under the country's General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR). This updated list includes 11 new high-risk schemes, bringing the
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South Africa clarifies energy efficiency savings deduction
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released an updated Interpretation Note 95 (Issue 3) on the deduction for energy efficiency savings dated 4 July, 2024, providing guidance on the deduction for energy efficiency savings under section
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South Africa: SARS seeks feedback on SEZ income tax benefits guide
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) initiated a consultation on 5 July, 2024, regarding a draft guide aimed at clarifying income tax advantages available to qualifying companies in special economic zones (SEZs), as defined by Sections 12R and
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South Africa issues revised guidance on tax exemption for small business funding entities
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released revised guidance on the tax exemption for small business funding entities. This guide outlines the approval process for these entities and details the partial taxation of their receipts and
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Kazakhstan consults signing of STTR MLI approval
The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has initiated a public consultation on a draft resolution to approve the signing of the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI). The
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Tax treaty between Luxembourg, Rwanda enters into force
The income and capital tax treaty between Luxembourg and Rwanda has entered into force starting 14 February 2024, it was published in Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (No. A277) on 4 July 2024. The agreement states that dividends,
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South Korea reportedly prepares dividend incentives to boost economic growth
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and encourage corporate investment, the South Korean government is reportedly gearing up to unveil a set of incentives aimed at boosting dividends. According to sources, the government plans to introduce a 5%
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Lithuania: Parliament adopts state defence fund, increases corporate income tax and excise duties
Lithuania's parliament has approved a resolution to establish the State Defense Fund, but to achieve this goal, the parliament has raised the corporate tax rate and excise duties on alcohol, cigarettes and fuel, and enacted the Defence Fund
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Pakistan publishes new returns forms for tax year 2024
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) published a Notification S.R.O. 949(I)/2024 on 3 July 2024, which includes new returns forms available for companies, salaried persons, and business individuals for the tax year 2024. The forms are
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Austria to negotiate first tax treaty with Bangladesh
The Austrian Council of Ministers approved the negotiation of an income and capital tax treaty with Bangladesh on 3 July 2024, according to information published by the Federal Chancellery. A tax treaty, also called double tax agreement (DTA) is
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