Greece imposes 33% solidarity contribution on energy and mining sectors
Greece has introduced a new temporary solidarity contribution targeting companies in the energy and mining sectors, set at a rate of 33%, in line with European Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854. This measure is outlined in Bill 5123/2024, enacted
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Turkey unveils tax reform bill with major changes to pensions, fees, corporate tax
Turkey’s AKP Group Presidency presented "Draft Law on Amendments to Tax Laws and Certain Laws" to the Parliament on 16 July, 2024. This proposal, consisting of 53 articles, aims to make changes to the existing tax framework. The draft aims to
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Korea (Rep.), Turkey income tax treaty enters into force
The new income tax treaty between Korea (Rep.) and Turkey entered into force on 21 July 2024, replacing the 1983 treaty between the two countries. It aims to enhance tax cooperation and prevent double taxation between the two nations in line with
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Luxembourg proposes corporate tax cuts, incentives to boost economy
Luxembourg's Finance Minister Gilles Roth presented a Bill n° 8414 to the parliament on 17 July 2024, aiming to reduce corporate income tax (CIT) rate and implement various tax relief measures. The proposed changes are designed to enhance the
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Italy confirms capital gains exemption for EU/EEA funds
In accordance with the 2021 Finance Law, Italy has established a 0% withholding tax rate on dividends sourced from Italy when received by EU/EEA entities, specifically funds regulated under the UCITS IV Directive or non-UCITS funds managed by firms
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Turkey to implement Pillar Two rules in 2024
Turkey’s government has submitted a draft bill to the parliament in which it proposed to implement the global (Pillar Two) and domestic minimum taxes alongside amendments to various tax laws on 16 July, 2024. The bill proposes the
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The Turkish parliament received tax reform legislation on 16 July, 2024. This proposal includes provisions for implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax, in line with the GloBE rules approved by the BEPS Inclusive Framework. The global
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Belgium releases e-invoicing FAQs, compiles approved software list
Belgium’s Federal Public Service of Finance (FPS Finance) released details about the forthcoming mandatory e-invoicing requirement on 11 July 2024. This e-invoicing obligation will apply for business-to-business (B2B) transactions, starting 1
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Belgium issues decree on new Pillar Two global minimum tax advance payments
Belgium’s Ministry of Finance published the Royal Decree of 7 July 2024 in the Official Gazette on 16 July, 2024. This Decree establishes the guidelines for companies to make advance payments towards the minimum tax under Belgium's Pillar Two
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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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Switzerland: Canton of Ticino passes tax reforms
Switzerland’s canton of Ticino approved tax reforms aimed at reducing tax burden on high-income earners and making Ticino more attractive for top managers. The tax reforms include reducing individual income tax rates, amending inheritance and gift
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Sri Lanka releases estimated income tax statement for 2024-25
The Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released the Statement of Estimated Income Tax Payable for the year of assessment 2024/2025. It also issued the Statement of Estimated Tax (SET) - Credit Schedule and the Instructions for completing
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Italy issues decree for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
Italy's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 June 2024, the publication of the “Decree of 1 July 2024”. It contains the methods of implementing the national minimum tax or Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) provided for in Article 18
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Ukraine clarifies residence certificate requirements for withholding tax exemptions
The State Tax Service of Ukraine has issued new guidance detailing the requirements for residence certificates needed to claim withholding tax exemptions or reductions under tax treaties. The guidance is for tax agents making income payments to
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Taiwan: MoF issues notice on calculating interest income for loans
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a notice regarding the calculation of interest income for loans provided either without interest or at a rate below the market standard. The Dajyh Office, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area,
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Bangladesh passes Finance Act 2024
The Bangladesh parliament has passed the Finance Bill 2024 on 30 June, 2024, which amends several laws related to individual tax, corporate tax, and vat and supplementary duty. The bill was introduced by Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali,
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Malaysia revises tax rules on foreign income, exempts dividends
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published amended technical guidelines – Tax Treatment In Relation To Income Received From Abroad (Amendment) – on 20 June 2024. This guidance provides clarification regarding the tax treatment
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India increases windfall tax on petroleum crude
India’s government announced yesterday, 15 July 2024, an increase in the windfall tax on petroleum crude, raising it from INR 6,000 to INR 7,000 ($83.78) per metric tonne. This change will take effect starting today, 16 July. As part of its
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