IMF Report Makes Policy Recommendations for Germany
On 16 May 2023 the IMF published a report following discussions with Germany under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. German’s economy has been resilient despite the problems resulting from the Ukraine war and the reduction in
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El Salvador: Parliament approves law for the promotion of technological manufacturing and innovation
On 19 April 2023, the Legislative Assembly approved a law for the Promotion of Technological Innovation and Manufacturing with 69 votes in favor. The new legal law offers tax benefits to individuals or organizations, both domestic and foreign,
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Saudi Arabia launces four new special economic zones across the country
On 14 April 2023, the Government of Saudi Arabia announced the launches of four new special economic zones (SEZs) across the country that offer the chance for foreign investors to have a stake in the world’s fastest-growing economy. The newly
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Australia declares R&D tax incentive application deadline
On 4 April 2023, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced the deadline for companies to apply for the R&D Tax Incentive for financial year 2021-22. If a company operates on a standard income year (1Â July to 30Â June), the statutory
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Indonesia announces tax incentives to encourage investment in Nusantara
Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 12 of 2023 (GR 12/2023) to facilitate the process of doing business in the new capital and to encourage companies to invest in Nusantara. The regulation aims to provide more security, opportunity and
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Cyprus: Cabinet approves financial incentives for energy saving investments
The Cypriot Ministry of Finance announced that the Cabinet has passed a bill amending the Income Tax Act, providing for an additional tax exemption in the form of a capital deduction for certain investments for Cypriot companies wishing to implement
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Malaysia: PM presents the revised budget for 2023
On 24 February 2023, Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, presented the revised budget for 2023. The budget was first introduced on 7 October 2022, but Parliament dissolved shortly after that ahead of the November 2022
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Hong Kong: Tax measures proposed in 2023-24 Budget
On 22 February 2023, the Financial Secretary delivered the budget speech for 2023-24 proposing the following tax measures. The Secretary proposed a one-off reduction of profits tax, salaries tax and tax under personal assessment for the year of
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Russia: MoF Clarifies Tax Incentives for IT Sector
On 1 February 2023, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Russia published a Guidance Letter 03-03-06/1/5102 clarifying the application of tax incentives in the IT sector, that reducing the corporate income tax rate and social security
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Peru extends tax incentives for R&D investments until 2025
On 30 December 2022, Peru published Law No. 31659 in the Official Gazette modifying Law No. 30309. The Law promotes scientific research, technological development and technological innovation (R&D investments). The tax benefits are extended for
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IMF report on Japan’s economy
On 25 January 2023 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Japan under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement. Japan is recovering from the pandemic and the economic recovery is projected to continue in the near term supported
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South Korea approves budget for 2023
On 23 December 2022, South Korea’s National Assembly approved the budget for 2023 including the tax reform proposal for 2023. Accordingly, South Korea changes the existing tax-related measures including transfer pricing measures. The key tax
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Turkey extends additional R&D and design deduction until 2028
On 10 January 2023, Turkey issued Presidential Decision No. 6652 in the Official Gazette on additional research and development (R&D) and design deduction. According, Turkey extends the application of additional deduction for R&D and design
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Philippines: FIRB finalizes tax incentive guidelines
On 12 January 2023, the Philippines Department of Finance has announced that the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) is finalizing the guidelines on the suspension or withdrawal of tax incentives, and the cancellation of project or activity
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Dominican Republic: DGII extends exemptions for agricultural sector
On 5 January 2023, the Dominican Tax Authorities (DGII) published General Rule No. 01/2023 regarding temporary exemptions for the agriculture sector. The major benefits include following measure: Exemption from the requirement to pay income tax
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On 29 December 2022, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) issued Public Ruling No. 12/2022 and Public Ruling No. 13/2022, on tax incentives for investments in R&D companies. The objective of this Public Ruling (PR) is to provide an
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Ukraine clarifies about industrial parks tax incentives
On 9 December 2022, the State Tax Service (STS) of Ukraine issues a press release providing details about industrial parks tax incentives. Industrial Park tax incentives is regulated by the Law of Ukraine â„– 5018-VI as of 21 June 2012. Law
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Singapore: IRAS publishes updated e-tax guide on tax exemption
On 1 December 2022, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) published an updated e-Tax Guide on tax exemption for Real estate investment trusts and qualifying offshore infrastructure project or asset. The e-Tax Guide describes the scenarios
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