UN Tax Committee: Issues in Extractive Industries Taxation
On 15 October 2024 the UN Tax Committee discussed developments in their work on extractive industries taxation. The work of the relevant subcommittee has focused on the energy transition; the valuation of mining products for tax purposes; and tax
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Mexico publishes guidance for tax incentives for key sectors in Yucatan’s industrial zones
The Mexican government has published guidelines for granting tax incentives to taxpayers engaged in productive economic activities within the Progreso I and Mérida I industrial welfare zones (industrial parks) in Yucatán state on 26 September
See MoreOECD: Latest Edition of Tax Policy Reforms
On 30 September 2024 the OECD published the latest edition of Tax Policy Reforms: OECD and Selected Partner Economies. This annual publication provides comparative information on tax reforms in a number of countries. The latest report looks at the
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Malaysia unveils tax incentives for Forest City special financial zone
Malaysia’s Deputy Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan introduced proposed tax incentives during the announcement ceremony for the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) on 20 September 2024. The Forest City is situated within the Iskandar
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OECD Policy Brief Examines Incentives for Innovation
An OECD Policy Brief of 17 September 2024 examined government support for innovation and how this can be directed towards priority objectives. The policy brief uses recent evidence on how governments direct financial support to innovation, based on
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Portugal abolishes extraordinary contribution on local accommodation
Portugal issued Decree-Law No. 57/2024 in the Official Gazette on 10 September 2024, abolishing the extraordinary contribution on local accommodation (CEAL). It also abolished the increased ageing coefficient previously used to calculate the tax
See MoreMalaysia ends consultation on extended tax incentives for BioNexus companies
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) concluded a brief public consultation regarding a draft public ruling on tax incentives for investments in BioNexus status companies (BSC) on 10 September 2024. The objective of this Public Ruling (PR) is
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Australia: Senate releases report on build-to-rent tax incentive bills
Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee has released its report on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Build to Rent) Bill 2024 and the Capital Works (Build to Rent Misuse Tax) Bill 2024. These draft bills propose tax incentives to stimulate
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UK: Statistics on Creative Industries Tax Relief
On 29 August 2024 HMRC published updated statistics for creative industries tax relief for 2022/23. The statistics relate to the period before the introduction of the new Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) which replaced the current Film,
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Venezuela grants one-year income tax exemption for cooperative associations
Venezuela's Official Gazette published Decree No. 4.976, introducing a one-year income tax exemption for cooperative associations on income earned within Venezuela on 12 August 2024. The exemption, effective from the date of publication and
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Argentina introduces regulations to incentivise large investments
Argentina’s Executive Branch, through Decree 749/2024, has approved regulations under the RIGI - the Incentive Regime for Large Investments, as outlined in Law 27,742, on 23 August 2024. The RIGI regime aims to generate the conditions of
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Oman introduces incentives to develop capital market
Oman's Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched the Capital Market Incentive Programme (CMIP), on 11 August 2024, aimed at enhancing the investment and business environment in the Sultanate. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to
See MoreMalaysia releases new reinvestment incentive guidelines under new industrial master plan 2030
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has released guidelines for applying the new reinvestment incentive introduced in Budget 2024 on 30 July 2024. This initiative is aimed at existing manufacturing and agricultural companies that
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Thailand announces new incentives for car parts manufacturing JVs
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved a series of new incentives to promote investment in joint ventures (JV) between Thai and foreign companies regarding the manufacturing of automotive parts and components for vehicles using all types of
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Korea proposes 2024 tax law overhaul to boost economy
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea (ROK) introduced its proposed 2024 Tax Law Amendment Bill on 25 July 2024, aiming to encourage economic activity and enhance the overall health of the public economy. “This year's tax revision
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South Africa consults draft guide on tax incentives for renewable energy investments
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a draft guide concerning allowances and deductions for assets used in generating electricity from specified renewable energy sources. This guide outlines several tax incentives aimed at
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Colombia: DIAN clarifies tax incentives for ZOMAC zones in new ruling
The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) recently issued Ruling 531 on 10 July 2024, clarifying tax incentives for businesses in zones affected by armed conflict (ZOMAC). The ruling details reduced tax rates for new micro and small enterprises in ZOMAC
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UAE: FTA issues tax bulletin for free zone persons
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a Basic Tax Information Bulletin, regarding the regulations for Free Zone Persons under the UAE Corporate Tax Law. The Corporate Tax Law permits a Qualifying Free Zone Person to benefit from a 0%
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