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 rulesÂ
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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Greece: AADE issues preferential tax regime jurisdictions list for tax year 2022
On 27 December 2023, the Greek tax authority (AADE) released Circular No. A.1205, outlining which jurisdictions qualify as preferential tax regimes for the 2022 tax period. The list comprises nations where the corporate income tax and capital gains
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Lithuania updates its blacklist in various tax aspects
On 30 November 2023, Lithuania issued an order revising its list of selected territories (blacklist), incorporating Russia as a new addition. The blacklist plays a crucial role in various tax aspects, including Lithuania's CFC rules. List of
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Germany updates tax haven defense ordinance: Adds and removes jurisdictions in response to EU decision
On 20 December 2023, Germany issued the Ordinance, amending the Tax Haven Defense Ordinance, as published in the Official Gazette. The Tax Haven Defense Ordinance plays a critical role in identifying jurisdictions considered non-cooperative under
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Armenia: Central bank lowers refinancing interest rate
On 12 December 2023, the Armenian Central Bank announced that it lowered the refinancing interest rate from 9.5% to 9.25%. This is the fifth interest rate reduction for 2023. The previously reduced refinancing interest rates are as follows:
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Argentina issuing bonds for state reconstruction
On 22 December 2023, the Argentine government issued Decree No. 72/2023 concerning the Bonds for the Reconstruction for a Free Argentina or Bonos para la Reconstruccion de una Argentina Libre (BOPREAL). The Argentine Central Bank will issue BOPREAL
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Cyprus: Special contribution for defence on interest reduced to 17%
Cyprus has decreased the Special Contribution for Defence rate on interest from 30% to 17%, which will be effective from 1 January 2024. This contribution rate is applicable to all individuals and companies receiving or credited with interest. The
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Italy: CFC rules related to GloBE pillar 2 amended to include 15% tax rate option and substitute taxÂ
On 19 December 2023, Italy's Council of Ministers passed a legislative decree to enforce the tax reforms related to international taxation. This includes implementing the Pillar 2 global minimum tax under Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14
See MoreBelgium proposes new draft law for CFC rules
The Belgian government has submitted a new draft bill to parliament for implementing stricter rules concerning the taxation of the undistributed income of a controlled foreign company (CFC), shifting from model B (targeting tax avoidance
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Brazil proposes to modify interest on net equity for 2024Â
On 30 November 2023 and 5 December 2023, Brazil’s Valor Econômico newspaper published a report stating that the Ministry of Finance of Brazil has completed the draft of a new proposal to amend the Interest on Net Equity (INE) mechanism. The
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Germany: MOF issues draft guidance on anti-tax avoidance measures
On 30 November 2023, the German Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued draft guidance on anti-tax avoidance measures targeting non-cooperative jurisdictions. This follows the 2021 Tax Haven Defense Act, responding to EU guidelines against harmful tax
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UN Adopts Resolution to Set Up a Framework Convention on Tax
On 22 November 2023 the UN general assembly adopted a resolution to commence the process of setting up a framework convention on tax. The framework convention could ensure that the UN is the main body for decision-making on international tax
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Australia: Government releases amended interest limitation rule
On 28 November 2023, the Australian government released the amendments and a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the interest limitation rules within the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share—Integrity and
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Russia: FTS updates non cooperative Jurisdictions list for CFC purpose
On 14 November 2023, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) is in the process of updating its list of jurisdictions that do not meet Russia's standards for tax information exchange. The list of countries that do not cooperate with Russia on tax matters
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On 2 November 2023, the Ministry of Finance in Russia released a statement regarding the tax policy proposals announced by State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Finance, Alexey Sazanov, during a recent event hosted by the B1 company. The statement
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OECD Releases Information and Statistics on Mutual Agreement Procedures
On 14 November 2023 the OECD released the 2022 Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) Statistics, covering 133 jurisdictions worldwide. The release of these statistics each year is part of the actions to improve dispute prevention and resolution in line
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency and EOI in Poland
On 8 November 2023 the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes published the second-round peer review report on Poland’s implementation of the standard on transparency and exchange of information (EOI). Poland’s
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