Russia updates list of jurisdictions without adequate information exchange for CFC purposes
The Russian Federal Tax Service is in the process of completing a draft order that will update the list of jurisdictions lacking sufficient tax information exchange with Russia. This new list will supersede the Order No. ED-7-17/914 @ of 1 December
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Argentina removes five countries from non-cooperative jurisdictions list
Argentina has issued Decree 603/2024 of 10 July 2024, updating the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes as defined under Decree 862/2019. In this revised non-cooperative jurisdictions list, it removed Burkina Faso, Benin, Papua New
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Russia introduces tax reform draft laws
Russia's Ministry of Finance presented a set of draft laws to the Russian Government intended to enhance the tax system on 29 May, 2024. The package contains several major amendments to the Tax Code, Budget Code and Budget Law for 2024 and the
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Germany issues guidelines to combat tax havens
The German Ministry of Finance has released guidance on implementing the Tax Haven Defense Act, formerly the Act to Prevent Tax Avoidance and Unfair Tax Competition. This guidance introduces stringent measures to decrease business dealings with
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Taiwan publishes CFC rules for foreign residents
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a notice regarding the application of Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules to foreign residents meeting the country's residency criteria. The notice states that foreign nationals, who lived in Taiwan
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Czech Republic updates non-cooperative jurisdictions list for CFC rules
The Czech Republic Ministry of Finance issued the Financial Bulletin No. 3/2024, on 28 February, 2024, which contains an updated notice regarding the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions concerning the Czech Republic's Controlled Foreign Company
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Russia: MoF clarifies tax exemption for CFC amid treaty suspensions
The Guidance Letter No. 03-12-11/2/11449, published by the Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 12 February, 2024, addresses the tax exemption applicable to profits of Controlled Foreign Companies (CFCs) situated in jurisdictions with which Russia
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Sweden considers new permanent residency rules for taxation
Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 May, 2024, a significant update regarding permanent residency criteria for tax purposes. Following the release of a memorandum by the Tax Agency in November, 2023, proposing a redefinition of permanent
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Italy introduces CFC substitute tax measures
Italy’s Revenue Agency has published provisions for Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) substitute tax option, released as part of Legislative Decree No. 209 of 27 December 2023. Legislative Decree No. 209 outlines measures for adopting the Pillar
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance relaxes taxation for CFC
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan has released a notification regarding eased taxation regulations concerning profits from Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) invested in enterprises situated in non-low-tax jurisdictions that are acknowledged
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Ukraine issues controlled foreign companies (CFC) notification requirements
On 28 March 2024, the State Tax Service of Ukraine released a notice directed to companies and individuals residing in Ukraine, detailing their duty to report on controlled foreign companies. This notification outlines the requirement for
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France updates non-cooperative states and territories list
The French General Tax Code's list of non-cooperative States and territories (NCSTs) was updated via Decree on 16 February 2024 and published in the Official Journal on 17 February 2024. The list includes the following 16 states and territories:
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Sweden: MoF proposes updates to pillar 2 global minimum tax rules
On 19 March 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Finance (MoF) released proposed amendments to the Act on Additional Tax, aimed at incorporating the Pillar 2 global minimum tax as outlined in Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523. As per the proposal, a
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Ecuador: SRI updates list of tax haven jurisdiction
On 20 February 2024, the Ecuador Internal Revenue Service (SRI) amended Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC15-00000052 through Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC24-00000007. As per the amendment, the tax authority included the following countries and territories as
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Japan submits tax reform bill 2024 to parliament
On 2 February 2024, the Japanese Cabinet submitted the tax reform bill 2024 to parliament. The bill covers various tax measures. Key measures of the bill include: Driving Domestic Growth: The introduction of new tax credit incentives is
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Ukraine mandates reporting of controlled foreign companies (CFCs)
On 6 February 2024, the State Tax Service of Ukraine issued a release outlining the mandatory reporting of controlled foreign companies. The State Tax Service of Ukraine informs that the campaign for submission by controlling persons of Reports on
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Russia: FTS updates list of jurisdictions that do not exchange proper information for CFC purpose
On 10 January 2024, the Russian Federal Tax Service (FTS) published updated list of jurisdictions that do not exchange tax information with Russia (Decree No. ЕD-7-17/914). The list pertains to the tax exemption for profits of controlled foreign
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Belgium approves 2024 budget Introducing new CFC rules
Belgium has approved the 2024 budgetary measures, including new CFC rules, increased progressive tax on credit institutions, and strengthening Cayman tax rules. New CFC rules One key aspect of Belgiam’s CFC rules is the implementation of the
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