Hong Kong: Chief Executive announces new tax relief for SME & IT sectors
On October 11, 2017, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong proposed a new tax concession for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to the proposal, a new two-tier profit tax system that would reduce the corporate income tax rate to 8.25%
See MoreChina publishes a circular to support technology industry
On 2 November 2017, China's State Administration of Taxation has issued Circular 79 of 2017 to expand tax incentives for advanced technology service enterprises. A 15% special corporate tax rate has been offered in 21 cities since 2014 on a pilot
See MoreMalaysia: Prime Minister announces the Budget for 2018
On October 27, 2017, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak presented the budget for 2018, outlining government plans to combat rising costs and limit the country's fiscal deficit. Some of the key fiscal tax measures are summarized as follows: Tax
See MoreBrazil: Government changes tax rules on the oil and gas tax industry
Brazil has published the National Congress Act 53 of 10th October 2017 in the Official Gazette for extending the Provisional Measure (PM) 795/2017 of 18th August 2017. Provisional Measure (PM) 795/2017 provided for the tax treatment of oil
See MoreNetherlands: The new Dutch Government publishes Policy Paper
The new Dutch government published its Policy Paper on 10th October 2017. The paper highlights the policy of the new Dutch government for the next four years. The new four-party coalition government was formed after extensive negotiations after the
See MoreUS: IRS issues guidance for tax credit for expanding research activities
The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance to Large Business & International (LB&I) Division examiners regarding the examination of the credit for increasing research activities under IRC Section 41 (“Research Credit”) claimed by
See MoreSlovak Republic: Proposed provisions for patent box regime, exit tax, CFC rules
The Government announced several changes in the corporate taxation area on June 20, 2017, including the introduction of a new patent box regime in line with the modified nexus approach developed as part of BEPS Action 5. The government also proposes
See MoreMalaysia: Tax exemption for capital expenditure on manufacturing automation
On 30 August 2017, Malaysia published the Income Tax (Exemption) (No.8) Order 2017 in the Official Gazette. The order introduced a tax exemption on qualifying capital expenditure in relation to automation equipment used directly in a qualifying
See MoreMexico announces incentives for special economic zones
On 10 February 2017, the Ministry of Finance announced the creation of special economic zones (ZEEs). Legal entities and individuals with entrepreneurial activities in a ZEE would enjoy an income tax exemption during a 10-year period and a 50%
See MoreBrazil: Provisional Measure publishes in the official gazette regarding revised CFC rules
On 18th August 2017, Brazil published Provisional Measure No. 795 ("MP No. 795/2017") in the official gazette 2017 regarding revised CFC rules for Brazilian organization. Provisional Measure No. 795/2017 which provides for changes in the tax
See MoreSlovak Republic: Government approves a draft Law on R&D tax credit
The government passed a series of laws from the Ministry of Finance on August 16, 2017. Most of them related to tax issues. The Ministry of Finance announced that the government has approved draft legislation that would introduce measures
See MoreChina plans to boost up foreign investment
China is striving to become more inviting to FDI and foreign talent by widening market access and improving the business environment. On 28 July 2017, the decision was made at a State Council executive meeting presided over by Premier Li
See MoreRussia: 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 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 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 MoreSingapore: financial sector incentive (FSI) revised
The Monetary Authority of Singapore revised the financial sector incentive (FSI) schemes for improving the financial intermediation and to increase the capabilities of financial services and banking activities in Singapore. Within the framework of
See MoreChina announces tax incentives to boost up tech SMEs
On 3 May 2017, China announced measures to encourage research and development (R&D) by tech firms through favorable tax terms. Small and medium sized-enterprises (SME) in the technological sector can deduct an additional 75% of the R&D costs
See MoreItaly: Tax guidance clarifying patent box, R&D tax credit, business assets credit issued
The Italian Revenue on 9 March 2017 issued tax guidance, clarifying the Italian patent fund regime, the tax credit for research and development activities (R & D) and the tax credit for new operating assets. According to resolution n. 28/E,
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