UK: Growth Plan to address high energy costs and inflation
On 23 September 2022 the UK government announced a series of measures aiming to boost economic growth. Corporation tax The planned rise in corporation tax is cancelled, so the rate of corporation tax will remain at 19%. The Annual
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Pakistan: FBR extends the date of filing Income Tax Returns
On 30 September 2022, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued Circular No. 16 of 2022 and extended the date of filing income tax returns for the tax year 2022. According to the circular, the FBR extended the date for annual return filing up to 31
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Ireland: Finance Minister presents the Budget 2023
On 27 September 2022, Paschal Donohoe, the Finance Minister of Ireland announced the Budget 2023. The main tax measures proposed in budget 2023 include: Income Tax An increase of €3,200 in the income tax standard rate cut-off point for all
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Poland increases late payment interest rates in seventh time
On 20 September 2022, the Polish Ministry of Finance published the increased interest rates on tax arrears as well as on the late payment. This is the 7th time; Poland increases the rate in 2022. Accordingly, the standard rate is increased from
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidelines for phased payment arrangements (PPA)
On 21 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 174/22 on Instalment Arrangements. Accordingly, the Tax and Duty Manual - Guidelines for Phased Payment Arrangements (PPA) - has been updated. This Guideline outlines Revenue’s
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Netherlands presents tax plan for 2023
On 20 September 2022, the Dutch Budget for 2023 was presented with the tax plan for 2023. The key tax measures of the tax plan for 2023 are following: Increasing in the lower corporate income tax rate from 15% to 19% and the 25.8% headline CIT
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Russia: CBR cuts interest rate again
On 16 September 2022, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) adopted a decision to cut the key interest rate from 8.0% to 7.5%. The key interest rate is used for the purposes of calculating interest deductions and late payment interest on overdue
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Ireland: Revenue updates CIT return guide for 2021
On 13 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 173/22 related to the corporate income tax (CIT) return guide (Form CT1 2021). The Revenue states that 2021 Form CT1 was released on 16 August 2022. CT1 files started in ROS offline
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Hong Kong: IRD further extends the lodgement of 2021/22 profits tax return
On 8 September 2022, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a circular letter to tax representatives extending the lodgement of 2021/22 tax returns to 30 September 2022. Recognising the genuine difficulties being experienced by
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Oman introduces tax exemptions for sectors of economic diversification
On 8 September 2022, the Oman Tax Authority (OTA) announced some conditions and procedures for obtaining income tax exemption for companies operating in sectors contributing to economic diversification. The exemption is offered only to companies
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Malta amends the interest rate on unpaid tax
On 14 September 2022, Malta issued Legal Notice 228 of 2022 on Income Tax (Rate of Interest) (Amendment) Rules, 2022. Accordingly, the date by which the tax is payable in terms of the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Acts is 31 August 2022 or a
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Vietnam
The second stage peer review report on the implementation of the Action 14 minimum standard (making dispute resolution more effective) in Vietnam was published by the OECD’s Inclusive Framework on 13 September 2022. The report notes that
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Australia updates requirements for payments to foreign residents
On 8 September 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published a notice in respect of obligations when making interest, dividend, or royalty payments to foreign residents. Taxpayers who have paid interest, dividends or royalties to a foreign
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Thailand
The second stage peer review report on the implementation of the Action 14 minimum standard (making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective) by Thailand was published by the OECD’s Inclusive Framework on 13 September 2022. The report notes
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the UAE
The second stage peer review report on the implementation of the Action 14 minimum standard (making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective) by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was published by the OECD’s Inclusive Framework on 13 September
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Qatar
The second stage peer review report on the implementation of the Action 14 minimum standard (making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective) by Qatar was published by the OECD’s Inclusive Framework on 13 September 2022. The report notes
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Oman
The second stage peer review report on Oman’s implementation of the minimum standard under BEPS Action 14 (making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective) was published by the OECD’s Inclusive Framework on 13 September 2022. The report
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidance on attribution of profits to a branch
On 7 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 166/22 on the attribution of profits to a branch. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 02-02-04a has been issued to provide an overview and guidance in relation to the attribution of
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