Malaysia implements new rules for higher capital allowance for ICT equipment, software
Malaysia Ministry of Finance published two regulations in the Official Gazette on 30 October 2024 – the Income Tax (Accelerated Capital Allowance) (Information and Communication Technology Equipment) Rules 2024 and the Income Tax (Capital
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Philippines offers tax incentives to British investors under CREATE Act
The Philippines Department of Finance has published a press release about a recent event in London clarifying various tax incentives for British investors. The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for
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Argentina sets tax and customs benefits for new large investment incentive regime
Argentina’s tax authority, ARCA (formerly AFIP), announced General Resolution 5590/2024 on 23 October 2024, which outlines the application of tax and customs benefits under the new Special Incentive Scheme for Large Investments (Régimen de
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Brazil grants tax exemption for countries with major investments
Brazil now allows countries to seek exclusion from being classified as offering favorable taxation or a privileged tax regime if they make significant investments in Brazil, helping national development, starting 18 October 2024, issued in Decree
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South Africa considers incentivising local manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced that he is considering the introduction of tax rebates or subsidies to encourage local manufacture of electric and hybrid vehicles on Thursday, 17 October 2024. "Consideration must be given to
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Egypt unveils tax incentives to simplify compliance, boost economic growth
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, during a press conference, unveiled a new package of tax incentives in an attempt to simplify tax procedures and enhance economic productivity on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. The incentives include
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El Salvador releases guide on preferential jurisdiction recognition
El Salvador’s tax administration issued a guidance aimed at assisting taxpayers in identifying jurisdictions that offer preferential tax regimes with minimal or no taxation, ensuring the correct application of El Salvador’s taxation provisions,
See MoreMalaysia: 2025 budget unveils dividend tax, new tax incentives, sales and service tax changes
Malaysia announced its 2025 Budget on 18 October 2024 with various tax measures. Dividend tax Starting from the year of assessment 2025, a 2% dividend tax will be applied to the annual chargeable dividend income of individuals exceeding MYR
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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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Poland to introduce cash grants amid potential impact of Pillar Two on investment zone incentives
Poland's Ministry of Development and Technology (MRiT) announced plans to reform the country's incentives system by introducing cash grants linked to investment profitability. The cash grant incentive regime aims to maintain Poland's
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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
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Dominican Republic consults repeal of tax exemptions on financial transactions
The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Internal Revenue has introduced an online consultation forum regarding the proposed rule to repeal the previous administrative exemption granted to specific sectors about the 0.15% excise tax on
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Nigeria gazettes VAT modification order 2024, introduces new fiscal incentives for oil and gas sector
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance has unveiled two major fiscal incentives aimed at revitalising Nigeria's oil and gas sector on 2 October 2024. These are Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order 2024, which has been published in the
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
See MoreEl Salvador passes tax incentives for major real estate projects
El Salvador’s Congress (Legislative Assembly of El Salvador) approved a decree titled “Special Provisions for the Promotion and Granting of Tax Incentives to Foster the Development of High-Rise Real Estate Projects” on 23 September
See MoreMalaysia 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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Philippines: Finance Department promises easier business with Create More Act
The Philippines Department of Finance (DOF) has assured investors that the forthcoming enactment of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximise Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act will make it
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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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