Uruguay extends additional advance payment deadline for August 2020
The Directorate General of Taxation (DGI) of Uruguay has announced Resolution No. 1626/2020 of 9 September 2020 concerning additional advance payment deadline extensions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The taxpayers with taxable gross
See MoreEU: Sectoral Policies for Climate Change Mitigation
On 16 September 2016 the EU published a departmental paper entitled Sectoral Policies for Climate Change Mitigation in the EU. The paper examines climate mitigation policy in five sectors that in aggregate account for 95% of greenhouse gas
See MoreNetherlands: Budget proposals for FY 2021
On 15 September 2020, the Dutch government published the budget proposals for fiscal year 2021. The proposals are currently subject to the review and discussions by the Dutch Parliament and as such may be subject to amendments. The final version of
See MoreVenezuela: Government introduces income tax relief in response to COVID-19 pandemic
On 31 August 2020, Government Officially published Resolution SNAT/2020/00057, which introduces exemption from weekly VAT return or VAT payment obligations, weekly VAT withholding returns for large taxpayers in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
See MoreAlgeria: Government provides policy measures amid COVID-19 pandemic
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is tackling by an oriented policy and a number of measures dedicated particularly to small business and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The measures are given below: Postponement of the annual tax
See MoreCanada: The Tax Court makes a decision in a case regarding transfer pricing dispute
On 27 August 2020, the Tax Court of Canada made a decision in a case, Canada vs AgraCity Ltd. and Saskatchewan Ltd., in favor of Candian company AgraCity Ltd. and related company, Saskatchewan Ltd. The AgraCity Canada had entered into a Services
See MoreThailand extends half year corporate tax returns deadline
On 14 September 2020, the Thai Revenue Department has suggested non-listed companies to file half year corporate income tax returns (P.N.D. 51) for tax year 2020 which deadline was 31 August 2020 but has been extended to 30 September 2020 and
See MoreIndonesia: DGT publishes reporting requirements for companies eligible for reduced rate
On 1 September 2020, the Directorate General of Taxation (DGT) of Indonesia has published Regulation No. 123/PMK.03/2020 which provides the forms and procedures to claim the 3% corporate tax rate reduction that was introduced in June 2020. Under
See MoreHong Kong: IRD extends the due dates for filing profits tax returns for 2019/20
On 9 September 2020, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong has published a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives extending the deadline for filing Profits Tax returns. Accordingly, the Inland Revenue Department decided to extend the
See MoreArgentina: AFIP amends tax regularization scheme to support all taxpayers
On 26 August 2020, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) Officially published Law 27562, which amends the tax regularization scheme and made this available for all taxpayers amid COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme was previously
See MoreUS: IRS announces tax relief for tropical storm ‘Isaias’ victims in Puerto Rico
On 10 September 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for tropical storm ‘Isaias’ victims in Puerto Rico. IRS states that tax returns and makes tax payments for individual and business has been extended until 30
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AngolaGAAR: The Government Officially published a Law to introduce a general anti-abuse rule allowing the tax authorities to disregard for tax purposes any acts aimed at obtaining a tax advantage with abuse of legal forms, and to apply standards of
See MorePanama: Special tax regime for multinational companies
On 31 August 2020, Mr. Laurentino Cortizo, the president of Panama signed Law No. 159, introducing a new tax regime designed to encourage multinationals to establish and operate manufacturing services in Panama. The new law (EMMA) looking
See MoreFrance: Finance Ministry announces tax payment plans for SMEs
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, on 17 August 2020, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced some tax payment idea to assist very small enterprises (VSEs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who have faced economic consequences by the
See MoreArgentina: AFIP extends tax filing and payment due date
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, on 27 August 2020, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) published General Resolution 4802/2020 of 27 August 2020, which introduced a tax filing and a payment facility and to extend these until 30 September
See MoreSingapore: IRAS publishes e-Tax Guide for Variable Capital Companies
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has issued an e-Tax guide about tax framework for Variable Capital Companies (VCC). The e-Tax Guide explains the tax framework for variable capital companies (VCCs). The VCC is a new corporate structure
See MoreDenmark: Government presents draft Budget for the year 2021
On 31 August 2020, the Government presented the draft Budget 2021 or Finance Bill 2021 to the Parliament. The Government's proposal for a Finance Act for 2021 is marked by the corona pandemic, which continues to create both health and economic
See MoreChile: Government publishes Law regarding new COVID-19 tax incentives package
On 2 September 2020, Government Officially published Law 21.256 regarding new COVID-19 tax incentive packages for those who are badly affected by coronavirus pandemic. Previously, on 18 August 2020, the Senate approved this Bill. The measures
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