Vietnam: BEPS MLI enters into force
On 1 September 2023, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for Vietnam. Regarding the tax treaties covered by the Multilateral Instrument (MLI)
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Greece enacts DAC7
On 7 September 2023, Greece published Law 5047/2023 in the Official Gazette, which transposes EU Council Directive No. 2021/514 (DAC7) into Greece law to implement new rules on the exchange of information on income generated through digital
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Greece: AADE extends deadlines for income tax returns for the tax year 2022
On 5 September 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) issued Decision A.1131, extending the tax return deadline for individuals and businesses in areas affected by the wildfires of August 2023. This includes extending the deadline for
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Sweden: MoF issues draft bill to implement Pillar 2 global minimum tax
On 31 August 2023, the Swedish Ministry of Finance (MoF) released a draft bill for the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax rule in accordance with EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The proposal seeks to establish
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Denmark updates arbitration position profile for MLI
On 7 September 2023, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued an updated arbitration position profile for Denmark within the context of Part VI of the Multilateral Convention for the Implementation of Measures to
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South Africa: SARS updates guidance on tax rates, duties and levies
On 24 August 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued a latest guide for tax rates, duties and levies (Issue 16). The latest version of the SARS guide for tax rates, duties, levies include following: Corporate tax
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Germany: Government releases revised draft bill on corporate tax reform
On 30 August 2023, the German government released a revised version of the Growth Opportunities Act, originally proposed by the German Ministry of Finance in mid-July. This release marks the commencement of the formal legislative procedure with
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Dominican Republic signs MCAA for the exchange of CbCR
On 5 September 2023, the OECD updated its list of signatories to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR), showing that the Dominican Republic joined the agreement on 6 July 2023.
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Russia extends deadline for carrying forward tax Losses, makes other changes to corporate tax code
The Russian government has extended the deadline for carrying forward tax losses until 31 December 2026. The previous deadline was 31 December 2024. This change will allow businesses that have incurred losses in recent years to offset those losses
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India: CBDT extends transfer pricing Safe Harbor Rules
On 9 August 2023, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a Notification No. 58/2023, to extend the applicability of the transfer pricing safe harbor rules. The extension applies for the financial year 2022-23 and 2023-24 assessment years.
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Russia amends regulations on taxation of controlled foreign companies
On 31 August 2023, the government of Russia announced new tax rules that will exempt profits of foreign collective investment structures from taxation. The exemption will apply if the following conditions are met: The profit of the structure is
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Portugal implements CbC reporting requirements
On 23 August 2023, the Portuguese government published Decree-Law No. 73/2023 in the Official Gazette, which establishes the requirements for public country-by-country (CbC) reporting by multinational enterprises (MNEs). The new rules on public
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Greece: AADE announces decision remain unchanged interest rates for late and undue tax payment
On 9 August 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) issued Decision A.1121 of 3 August 2023. Greece has opted to keep the existing interest rates for late tax payments and the refund of improperly paid taxes intact, despite an upward
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Germany: Government approves draft law to implement EU Pillar 2 directive
On 16 August 2023, the German government approved a proposed bill concerning the adoption of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523, which aims to establish a universal minimum taxation standard for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups and sizeable
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Russia plans to implement windfall tax in 2024
On 7 August 2023, the President of the Russian Federation signed a law No. 414-FZ establishing a new federal tax of a one-time nature the excess profit tax. Taxation will apply to the surplus earnings of Russian companies, foreign entities
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Russia: CBR announce decision to increase the key interest rate
On 15 August 2023, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) declared a significant increase in the key interest rate, raising it by 350 basis points from 8.5% to 12.00% annually. This decision was made to address the growing concerns related to price
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France updates list of exempted countries for CbC report local filing requirements
On 13 August 2023, Government published the Decree which amends the Order 6 July 2017 pursuant to II of Article 223 quinquies C of the General Tax Code. The new Decree updates the the list of country exemption from local filing Country-by-Country
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Albania: Council of Minister accepts draft bill on tax measures in science-technology parks
The Albanian Council of Ministers approved a set of Decisions, including DCM no. 337 from 31 May 2023, and DCM nos. 416, 417, and 148 from July 7, 2023. These decisions, which have immediate effect upon publication in the official gazette, are aimed
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