Bulgaria: Parliament passed the Budget Act 2021
On 26 November 2020, the Parliament passed conclusively the 2021 Budget Act, which will enter into force on 1 January 2021. In the transitional and final provisions, Parliament today voted on child benefits and on tax breaks for childcare. The
See MoreDenmark: Ministry of Trade and Industry announces fixed costs compensation scheme
On 12 November 2020, the Ministry of Trade and Industry published executive Orders, BEK no. 1604 and BEK no. 1606, which extended the fixed costs compensation scheme to support the companies affected during coronavirus pandemic. The two Executive
See MoreMalta issues Regulations on Research & Development (R&D)
On 17 November 2020, the Maltese Parliament has issued Research & Development Regulations 2020 (Legal Notice No. 346 of 2020), and these regulations shall be read and construed as one with the Research and Development, Regulations, hereinafter
See MoreIreland: Revenue extends refund of excess R&D tax credits due in 2020
On 11 November 2020, the Tax Revenue published a Guidance in eBrief 202/2020, which includes a new paragraph 2.1 in relation to 2020 refunds. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Revenue announced the extension of the quick cash refund of R&D tax
See MoreMalaysia: Finance Minister tables the budget for 2021
On 6 November 2020, the Minister of Finance Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Tengku Abdul Aziz unveiled the annual budget speech in Parliament for 2021. The following tax measures has been proposed under the budget 2021. A new tax incentive
See MoreIndonesia releases regulation on tax holidays for pioneer industries
On 24 September 2020, Indonesian Ministry of Finance has published the Regulation No. 130/PMK.010/2020 regarding the tax holiday (exemption) incentive for pioneer industries. The new regulation updates and replaces the Regulation No.
See MoreLithuania: Parliament adopts new incentive for large scale FDI projects
The Parliament of Lithuania has approved a new incentive for large investment projects in any area of Lithuania.The new package of laws offers tax incentives and cuts the red-tape. Large-scale investment project that meets the
See MoreBulgaria: Cabinet approves draft Budget Bill 2021
On 28 October 2020, the Bulgarian Cabinet approved the 2021 Budget bill drafted by the Finance Ministry at a Cabinet meeting. The President made clear that this is not an electoral Budget. This is a Budget for after the elections, so that there are
See MoreUruguay declares tax exemption for software development services
The tax authority of Uruguay has issued Resolution No. 1716 to exempt corporate tax for income from software development services. Particularly, the tax authority permitted taxpayers to include, in their expenses and direct costs incurred in
See MoreFrance: Government publishes draft Finance Bill for 2021
On 28 September 2020, the Council of Ministers adopted the French Budget Bill for 2021 or Finance Bill 2021. The draft Bill also includes the recovery plan to restore the economy following the coronavirus pandemic. French Parliamentary discussions
See MoreSweden: Government submits the Budget Bill for 2021 to the Riksdag
On 21 September 2020, the Government has submitted the Budget Bill for 2021 to the Riksdag (the national legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden). The Budget proposes the following key tax measures: Temporary tax
See MorePanama: Special tax regime for multinational companies
On 31 August 2020, Mr. Laurentino Cortizo, the president of Panama signed Law No. 159, introducing a new tax regime designed to encourage multinationals to establish and operate manufacturing services in Panama. The new law (EMMA) looking
See MoreChile: Government publishes Law regarding new COVID-19 tax incentives package
On 2 September 2020, Government Officially published Law 21.256 regarding new COVID-19 tax incentive packages for those who are badly affected by coronavirus pandemic. Previously, on 18 August 2020, the Senate approved this Bill. The measures
See MoreIndonesia announces further tax relief measures due to COVID-19
On 22 August 2020, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxation has published Regulation No.110/PMK.03/2020 regarding tax incentives for certain taxpayers in industrial sectors affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The regulations increased the
See MoreMalta issues Regulations on temporary support measures amid COVID-19
On 25 August 2020, Malta has issued Legal Notice No. 345, which clarifies Regulations on research and development (R&D) tax credits for corporate income and individual income tax in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Legal Notice includes
See MoreDenmark: Ministry of Taxation publishes a Bill regarding deduction for R&D expenses
The Ministry of Taxation has recently published a draft Bill, which provides an increase in the allowed deduction of R&D expenses up to 130% for the 2020 and 2021 tax years to give support to companies and investment during COVID-19 pandemic.
See MoreColombia issues decree on the mega-investment regime
On 21 August 2020, the Colombian Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has published Decree 1157, through which the Government regulated one of the instruments that it created in the Economic Growth Law of December 2019, and which is part of the
See MoreThailand declares additional 150% deduction amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Thai Royal Decrees No. 695 and 698 announced a tax relief measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Decrees permitted an additional 150% deduction to companies and juristic partnerships for certain investments made in new machinery and
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