Portugal legislates the EU ATAD into domestic law

16 May, 2019

On 3 May 2019, Portugal published Law n. 32/2019 in the Official Journal which introduced amendments to the Portuguese Tax Law in line with the European Union (EU) Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) provisions. The law amends the following

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Indonesia: MOF publishes regulations on permanent establishment’s rules

07 May, 2019

On 1 April 2019, the Minister of Finance (MoF) of Indonesia Published Regulation No. 35 / PMK.03 / 2019, on what constitutes a permanent establishment (PE).The main measures contain that are: According to the Regulation (PMK-35), the following

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India: CBDT invites public comments on proposal to amend rules for profit attribution to PE

06 May, 2019

On 18 April 2019, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released the Committee’s report on profit attribution to a permanent establishment (PE) in India for public consultation, specifically requesting for comments on the conclusions and

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Ukraine: SFS clarifies controlled transactions between a non-resident and its PE in Ukraine

04 May, 2019

On 19 April 2019, the State Fiscal Service (SFS) of Ukraine published a guidance letter 1723/6/99-99-15-02-02-15/IPK on the treatment of transactions between a non-resident and its permanent establishment (PE) in Ukraine as controlled for transfer

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Greece revises the law on setting up branches with new incentives

30 April, 2019

On 1 April 2019, the Greek Parliament passed a new bill (Law 4605/2019 ) which includes amendments to Law 89/1967 on the establishment of branches in Greece by foreign companies, including in relation to allowed business activities and incentives

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India: ITAT ruled that the income which is deemed to accrue or arise in India must have a territorial nexus

24 March, 2019

Recently, the Mumbai Bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in the case of: Fox International Channel Asia Pacific Ltd v. DCIT (ITA No.1947/Mum/2015) regarding the taxability of agency commission relating to the services rendered outside

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Luxembourg: Tax Authority clarifies the new Permanent Establishment definition

26 February, 2019

On 22 February 2019, Luxembourg tax authorities issued a new circular (No.19) that clarifies recently added the new Permanent Establishment (PE) definition as set forth in article 16(5) of the Tax Adaptation Law (StAnpG). Under the new paragraph,

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Costa Rica: MOF publishes resolution on tax residence certificates

24 February, 2019

On 19 February 2019, Costa Rica's Ministry of Finance (MOF) published a Resolution (was first published in the Official Gazette on 4 February 2019), which provides rules on the determination of tax residence and the issuance of residence

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Argentina releases decree regarding tax reform measures for corporations

31 January, 2019

On 27 December 2018, Argentina published a Regulatory Decree 1170/2018 in the Official Journal, which entered into force on 28 December 2018. The decree prescribes policy changes to Law 27,430 of 2017, which introduced tax reform measures for 2018.

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Korea Rep. enacts tax reform bill for 2019

10 January, 2019

On 24 December 2018, Korea enacted the 2019 tax reform bill after it was passed by Korea’s National Assembly on 8 December 2018. The 2019 Tax Reform also includes provisions in line with the OECD BEPS Action Plan 7 among others. The 2019 Tax

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Argentina: Taxpayers wait for enactment of draft decree no. 1112/2017

16 November, 2018

Government has released a draft decree No.1112/2017 for tax reform Law 27430 on December 29, 2017, but it has not officially published yet. This decree includes transfer pricing aspects, permanent establishment (PE) rules, restriction on interest

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Peru introduces GAAR, new thin capitalization rule, definition of PE, and Other Changes

30 September, 2018

On 13 September 2018, the Peruvian government has published Legislative Decree No. 1422 and Legislative Decree No. 1424, which include measures for the implementation of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR), new thin capitalization and interest

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Peru: Added new thin Capitalization Rules and Amended Income Tax Law

20 September, 2018

Peru’s President enacted Legislative Decree 1424 on 13 September 2018, which amends the income tax law with regard to the thin capitalization rules, the indirect transfer of shares, the definition of permanent establishment (PE) and the indirect

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Chile: 2018 tax reform submits to Congress

27 August, 2018

The Finance Minister, Felipe Larraín, announced on August 23, 2018, that the draft law for the modernization of taxation was submitted to Congress. It includes modification in the tax system to inspire growth, entrepreneurship, investment, savings,

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Croatia: MoF publishes a draft bill covering various sectors

20 August, 2018

The Finance Minister, Zdravko Marić, on August 16, 2018, published draft bill on amendments to the Law on administrative cooperation in tax matters. This Act shall enter into force on the eighth day after its publication in the Official Gazette

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Korea announces tax law amendments proposal for 2019

04 August, 2018

On 30 July 2018, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance (MOSF) announced its proposed tax law amendments proposal for 2019. This rule will be effective as from tax years beginning on or after 1 January 2020. The summary of the tax amendments proposal

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Pakistan enacts Finance Bill 2018

25 June, 2018

The Finance Bill, 2018 was passed by the government on 22 May 2018, with some amendments. The Bill provides for the implementation of the measures proposed as part of the 2018-2019 Budget. The main measures are summarized as follows: Corporate

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Danish Government adopts the PE rules amendments for pass-through entities

16 June, 2018

On 9 June 2018 Denmark adopted Law No. 725 of 8 June 2018 provides for amendments to the permanent establishment (PE) rules with respect to investments made in Denmark through transparent entities. The amendment excludes foreign investors making

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