Russia: Proposes a tax incentive for business investments
The Russian government on 19 April 2017, proposed a tax incentive for business investments. Under the proposal, the corporate tax rate would reduce from 20% to 5%. The aim of the incentive is to promote the innovation and modernization of domestic
See MoreJapan: DTA with Slovenia will enter into force on 23 August 2017
The Japanese Ministry of Finance on 26 July 2017 issued a press release announcing that the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Japan and Slovenia, signed on 10 September 2016, will enter into force on 23 August
See MoreArmenia: DTA with Israel signed
On 25 July 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the Minister of Regional Cooperation of Israel have signed a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to
See MoreIndia: CBDT issues final rules for valuation of unquoted shares
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 12 July 2017 has issued a notification prescribing the method for valuation of unquoted shares for the purposes of Section 56(2)(x) and Section 50CA of the Income-tax Act 1961. The rules will be effective
See MoreSweden-Dominica TIEA enters into force
On 1 August 2017, The Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) between Sweden and Dominica will enter into force. The agreement generally applies from 1 August 2017 for criminal tax issues and from 1 January 2018 for all other tax
See MoreJapan: amendments to CFC rules in 2017 tax reform
The 2017 tax reform bills were passed by the 193rd ordinary session of the Japanese National Diet on 27 March 2017. Accordingly, the Japanese regulations on controlled foreign companies (CFC) have been fundamentally revised, taking into account the
See MoreIndia: Physical presence in the source state is not necessary to constitute a service PE
A recent decision of the Bengaluru Bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (Tribunal) in the case of: ABB FZ-LLC v. DCIT [ITA(TP) No. 1103/Bang/2013, assessed the India-UAE (United Arab Emirates) Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (tax treaty)
See MoreJapan issues guidance concerning customs valuation opinion
Japan’s customs bureau has recently issued guidance “customs valuation opinion” concerning how retroactive transfer price adjustments are to be addressed from a customs valuation perspective. The customs agency will consider adjustments as
See MoreGermany releases guidance on CbC reporting requirements
The Germany Federal Ministry of Finance on 11 July 2017 issued guidance on the Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting requirements in line with BEPS Action 13 and the EU Administrative Assistance Directive as amended. The guidance clarifies the
See MoreJapan: DTA with Lithuania signed
The Japanese Ministry of Finance on 14 July 2017 issued a press release announcing that the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania have signed a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). The agreement provides for the avoidance
See MoreVietnam: National Assembly passes the new technology transfer law
The National Assembly of Vietnam on 19 June 2017 approved the Law on Technology Transfer No. 07/2017 / QH14 ("LTT 2017"). The new law (LTT 2017) comes into force on 1 July 2018 and replaces the Law on Technology Transfer No. 80/2006 / QH11 of 29
See MoreSlovenia publishes detailed rules on CbC reporting
The Slovenian government on 16 June 2017 published the regulation on country-by-country (CbC) reporting in the Official Gazette (No. 30/2017) which came into force on 29 June 2017. The Regulation provides a more detailed description of the rules on
See MoreDenmark introduces tax incentives for hydrocarbon activities
The Danish government on 26 June 2017, published a draft bill regarding tax incentives for the Danish hydrocarbon activities. The draft bill is subject to a public hearing (consultation) until 14 August 2017. As a result, Danish hydrocarbon
See MoreAustria: Federal Council approves MLI to implement tax treaty related BEPS measures
On 5 July 2017, the Federal Council of Austria approved the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). Austria must now complete the ratification process and deposit its
See MorePakistan signs Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement
On 22 June 2017, Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. The signing took place at a ceremony held during the third meeting of the
See MoreJapan: DTA with Latvia entered into force
The Japanese Ministry of Finance issued a press release on 5 July 2017, announcing that the exchange of diplomatic notes between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Latvia for entry into force of the Convention between
See MoreAustria: DTA with Israel approved
The Austrian National Council on 29 June 2017, approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Israel for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. Once in force and effective, the
See MorePakistan: FBR extends super tax on banking companies
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through a circular, has explained the explanation and extension of super tax for the financial year 2017-18. According to Finance Bill for the financial year 2017-18, Super Tax is levied at the rate of 4% on the
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