Sweden: MoF issues draft bill to implement Pillar 2 global minimum tax
On 31 August 2023, the Swedish Ministry of Finance (MoF) released a draft bill for the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax rule in accordance with EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The proposal seeks to establish
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Argentina: AFIP extends tax payment deadline under the special regime for small taxpayers
On 4 September 2023, the Argentine Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) published General Resolution 5411 which extends the due date for paying the tax payment within the simplified tax scheme for the following monthly periods:
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to benefit from the exemption of fines initiative before December 31
On 10 September 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued a statement urging all taxpayers subject to tax laws to take advantage of the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative” that is
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Kazakhstan’s Tax Overhaul: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About the Upcoming Reforms
On 1 September 2023, President Tokaev addressed the nation and announced a number of important tax policy considerations. To achieve its economic goals, including modernization and diversification of the economy, Kazakhstan should adjust its tax
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US: IRS announces that businesses of cash payment over $10000 must electronically file from 2024
On 30 August 2023, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. This new
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Ukraine: Government proposes the lifting of the moratorium on tax audits
On 6 September 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine proposed Draft Law No. 10016 to the Parliament, titled “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Laws of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Moratorium on Tax Audits”. The
See MoreG20 Leaders’ Declaration
The Declaration issued by the G20 leaders at their meeting on 9 and 10 September 2023 included the following points: Global Economic Situation The Declaration noted the recent global crises that have posed challenges to long-term growth and
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South Africa: SARS updates guidance on tax rates, duties and levies
On 24 August 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued a latest guide for tax rates, duties and levies (Issue 16). The latest version of the SARS guide for tax rates, duties, levies include following: Corporate tax
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Kenya: KRA announces tax amnesty on interest and penalties
On 1 September 2023, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released a public notice regarding a tax amnesty on interest and penalties introduced in the Finance Act 2023. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) would like to notify taxpayers that the
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OECD: Report to the G20 leaders meeting of September 2023
The tax report by the OECD Secretary General to the meeting of G20 leaders on 9 to 10 September 2023 outlines the latest international tax developments in international tax reform, including the work on the two-pillar international tax plan;
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Brazil gazettes provisional measure for the taxation of investments in investment funds
On 28 August 2023, Brazil published Provisional Measure No. 1,184 (MP) outlining the taxation of investment funds in Brazil and introducing a periodic taxation approach for both closed-end and exclusive funds. Key proposals under the MP are
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China extends 15% tax rate to encourage pollution control
On 24 August 2023, China's Ministry of Finance, State Administration of Taxation, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment have collaboratively issued Announcement No. 38 of 2023. According to this
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Ukraine proposes windfall tax on banks in draft bill
On 28 August 2023, the Ukrainian Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy submitted a draft bill to the Parliament, suggesting the implementation of a 5% windfall tax on banks' net interest income. This windfall tax will be effective
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Venezuela sets up four new special economic zones with tax benefits
On 10 August 2023, Venezuela published Decree Nos. 4,838; 4,839; 4,840; and 4,841 in the Official Gazette. The Decrees established four new special economic zones (SEZs) with tax incentives aimed at boosting production, especially for exports. The
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Kazakhstan: National Bank reduces the annual base interest rate from August 2023
On 25 August 2023, the National Bank of Kazakhstan decided to reduce the annual base interest rate from 16.75% to 16.50% with effect from 28 August 2023. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and
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Czech Republic releases draft Global Minimum Tax Act
On 30 August 2023, the Czech Ministry of Finance has released a statement regarding the introduction of a draft law to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax rule, in accordance with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. Key
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Russia extends deadline for carrying forward tax Losses, makes other changes to corporate tax code
The Russian government has extended the deadline for carrying forward tax losses until 31 December 2026. The previous deadline was 31 December 2024. This change will allow businesses that have incurred losses in recent years to offset those losses
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Nigeria: FIRS issues notice on tax compliance of international shipping lines
On 21 August 2023, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria published a public notice in relation to tax compliance of international shipping lines. The circular provides the basis of taxation of international shipping lines in
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