Colombia issues resolution on international tax information exchange
Colombia's tax authority (DIAN) has released Resolution No. 000096 on 31 May, 2024, providing an update on the exchange of tax information with international jurisdictions. This resolution is key in assessing the cooperation of various nations in
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Austria, Russia suspends tax treaty
Austria's Ministry of Finance has issued a new Decree, on 30 May, 2024, superseding a previous Russian notice from December, 2023, regarding the suspension of the 2000 income and capital tax treaty. The decree reiterates the provisions affected
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New Zealand enacts Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2024
On 4 June, 2024, New Zealand enacted the Taxation Act 2024 , bringing tax relief to many sectors, primarily for individuals’ income tax thresholds. Budget 2024 sets out the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy, ease the cost of living,
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Singapore: MoF launches public consultation on new multinational enterprise tax bill, income tax amendments
On 10 June 2024, The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced a public consultation on the proposed Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Bill and associated legislative amendments to the Income Tax Act 1947 (ITA). The consultation period will run
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Saudi Arabia clarifies dispute resolution for zakat, tax, customs
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has issued new guidelines outlining how to resolve disputes between taxpayers and the authority. It explains the process for settling disagreements related to zakat, tax, and customs matters. The
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Luxembourg approves amendments to Pillar Two tax rules
On 5 June, 2024, the Luxembourg Government Council approved a draft law to amend the Law of 22 December 2023. It introduces the Pillar Two income inclusion rule (IIR) and the undertaxed payment/profit rule (UTPR) in alignment with the Council
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Ivory Coast, Korea (Rep.) fast-track tax treaty talks
Representatives from Ivory Coast and South Korea convened on 3 June, 2024, to enhance their bilateral ties, focusing on expediting talks for an income tax treaty. These negotiations, initiated in 2018, mark a step towards fostering economic
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Switzerland ratifies tax treaty with Slovenia
The Swiss Council of States, the upper house of parliament, approved the ratification of the 1996 income and capital tax treaty with Slovenia on 30 May, 2024. The protocol implements the minimum standards for double taxation agreements. Signed
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Ukraine: Parliament ratifies income tax treaty with Japan
The Ukraine parliament has approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Japan on 5 June, 2024. It will come into effect 30 days after the exchange of ratification instruments, with application commencing from 1 January of the
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Pakistan to unveil 2024-25 budget tomorrow
Pakistan's coalition government is set to unveil fiscal targets in the 2024-25 budget tomorrow, 12 June 2024, which aims to strengthen its bid for a substantial new IMF loan anticipated to be between USD 6 billion and USD 8 billion. The growth
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Pakistan, Kuwait formalises MOU on avoidance of double taxation
Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to formalise Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for collaboration in various areas. During the 5th Session of the Pakistan-Kuwait Joint Ministerial Commission; held from 28 – 30 May, 2024, in Kuwait; both
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Greece announces 2024 CbC report exchange partners
On 30 May 2024, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has released Circular A.1083, dated 21 May 2024, outlining the jurisdictions that will exchange Country-by-Country (CbC) reports with Greece in 2024 for the 2022 fiscal year under the
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Lithuania: Government approves state defence fund and tax increases
The Lithuanian government has approved a resolution to establish the State Defense Fund, accompanied by several tax increases. The measures, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, include extending the temporary solidarity contribution on banks
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Czech Republic, UAE ratifies income tax agreement
The Czech Ministry of Finance, recently ratified the tax treaty with the United Arab Emirates. Effective starting 29 May 2024, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation. By reducing tax uncertainty and promoting fair taxation, the treaty will
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Dominican Republic extends CbC reporting deadline to 30 August 2024
The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice No. 10-24, on 31 May, 2024, extending the deadline for Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting for multinational enterprises (MNEs) as part of Action 13 of the Base
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Bulgaria greenlights tax treaty negotiations with Australia
The Council of Ministers in Bulgaria authorised negotiations with Australia regarding an income tax on 29 May, 2024. The government of Australia is entering into new tax treaty negotiations as part of its expansion of the tax treaty
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Denmark to implement green tax reforms
The Danish Ministry of Taxation has announced the approval of two legislative proposals, L 182 and L 183, on 4 June, 2024. These legislations centre around the implementation of the green tax reforms. These legislations will be gradually
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Taiwan clarifies land expenditure treatment for tax calculation
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan has issued a notice, on 3 June 2024, stating that expenses related to preparing land for sale should be accounted for as part of the land cost when calculating net income. According to Paragraph 1, Article 24 of
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