OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Sweden
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round (phase 1) peer review report in relation to Sweden. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in Sweden
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Portugal
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round peer review report in relation to Portugal. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in Portugal and
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Tax Transparency in Poland
On 16 August 2022 the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released a second round (phase 1) peer review report in relation to Poland. The peer review report examines the legal and regulatory framework in Poland
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Colombia: New Government presents Tax Reform Bill to Congress
On 8 August 2022, the new Government of Colombia presented a Tax Reform Bill to Congress. Although the general income tax rate (35%) is not modified, the Bill includes changes in corporate income tax (CIT), and personal income tax. The main tax
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Australia: Consultation on Multinational Tax Integrity and Tax Transparency
A consultation launched by the Australian government on 5 August 2022 sets out measures that would help to address tax avoidance by multinational groups. Comments are invited by 2 September 2022. The package would implement part of the
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Costa Rica: DGT extends the deadline for filing dormant entities tax returns
The General Directorate of Taxation has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for dormant companies until 15 November 2022. A dormant company is considered a company that meets the conditions defined in Circular 2014/2. The return must
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Spain publishes order revising tax prepayments forms
On 30 June 2022, Spain released an Order HFP/604/2022 of 30 June 2022 which approves the forms for tax installment payments. The form 202 used for prepayments of corporate tax and income tax for non-residents (permanent establishments and
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Ethiopia publishes investment incentives Law
On 12 July 2022, a new Investment Incentive Law No. 517/2022 was published by the Ethiopian Council of Ministers. The new Law aims to expand the scope of investment incentives and boost investment in Ethiopia. The law provides the following
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Canada: Consultation on Strengthening the General Anti-Avoidance Rule
On 9 August 2022 the Canadian government published a consultation paper on strengthening the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR). Comments are invited by 30 September 2022. The paper notes that the GAAR, which was first introduced in 1988, has
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Ghana issues Mid-year fiscal policy review of 2022
Ghana issues Mid-year fiscal policy review of 2022 10 Aug 2022 On 25 July 2022, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning of Ghana presented the 2022 Mid-year Budget Review Statement to Parliament. This is in
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UK revises guidance on R&D tax relief for SME enterprises
On 5 August 2022, The HMRC published updated guidance on research and development (R&D) tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises. Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) R&D tax relief allows companies to: deduct an extra
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UK updates late payment interest rates
On 5 August 2022, the HMRC declared the revision of late payment and repayment interest rates following the base rate increase by the Bank of England to 1.75%. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 4 August 2022 to increase the
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues a circular extending lodgement for certain taxpayers
On 1 August 2022, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2021/22 Tax Returns. Recognising the impact of the recent situation of the
See MoreUkraine: STS explains international taxation during martial law
On 3 August 2022, the State Tax Service (STS) of Ukraine explained the rights and obligations of taxpayers and supervisory authorities in matters of international taxation during martial law, taking into account the Ukraine- Russia war. Statute
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World Tax Brief: August 2022
Argentina Advance payments due: On 28 June 2022, Argentine Official Gazette published General Resolution 5211/2022 amending the provisions on income tax advance payment. The resolution increases the thresholds for making advance payments
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Taiwan extends tax deductions for smart machinery and 5G investment
On 26 July 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan announced that the smart machinery and 5G investment deductions will be extended to the end of 31 December 2024. Furthermore, investments in new information security products or services will be
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Cyprus increases the deduction for research and development related cost
On 20 July 2022, the Cypriot Official Gazette published the amended income tax law increasing the deduction for research and development (R&D) expenses for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. The changes are provided under the amendment of Article 9
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Egypt reintroduces the tax dispute resolution
On 28 July 2022, the Egyptian government published Law No. 153 of 2022 in the Official Gazette. The Law has amended the previous Law 79 of 2016 and extended the provision of tax dispute settlement until 31 December 2022. The tax dispute
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