Cyprus: Tax authority issues directive implementing guidelines on tax residency
On 27 October 2020, the Cyprus Tax Department (CTD) issued Implementing Directive No. 04/2020, which clarifies the application of the Cyprus Income Tax Law provisions (Article 2) related to tax residency and PE during the COVID-19 crisis. The
See MoreTaiwan: NTBSA issues press release on COVID-19 relief measure
On 3 November 2020, Minxiong Office, Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area (NTBSA), Ministry of Finance indicated that, in accordance with Article 9-1 of the Special Act for Prevention, Relief and Revitalization Measures for
See MoreSri Lanka declares penalty relief for late return filing
On 3 November 2020, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has published a notice declaring penalty relief for late return submission for the assessment year 2019/2020. Under the provisions of the
See MoreArgentina: AFIP extends suspension of prosecution proceedings for tax collection
In response to corona virus pandemic, on 29 October 2020, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) published General Resolution 4847/2020 of 29 October 2020, providing further suspension up to 30 November 2020 regarding the blocking of
See MoreIndonesia releases regulation on tax holidays for pioneer industries
On 24 September 2020, Indonesian Ministry of Finance has published the Regulation No. 130/PMK.010/2020 regarding the tax holiday (exemption) incentive for pioneer industries. The new regulation updates and replaces the Regulation No.
See MoreIndonesia releases regulation on tax incentives for R&D activities
On 9 October 2020, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance published Regulation No. 153 / PMK.010 / 2020 on the super deduction for R&D activities carried out in Indonesia. This regulation is one of the implementing regulations required under GR-45
See MoreIndia: CBDT extends deadline to make payment under Vivad Se Vishwas scheme
On 27 October 2020, India's Central Board of Direct Taxes has published a notification extending the deadline (third time) for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme 'Vivad Se Vishwas' by three months to March 31,
See MoreEgypt: President approves unified tax procedures law
On 19 October 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has approved a unified tax procedures law (Law no. 206 of 2020). The Law was published in the Official Gazette. The law will be applied to tax on income, added value tax, stamp duty, fees
See MoreLithuania: Parliament adopts new incentive for large scale FDI projects
The Parliament of Lithuania has approved a new incentive for large investment projects in any area of Lithuania.The new package of laws offers tax incentives and cuts the red-tape. Large-scale investment project that meets the
See MoreGreece: Finance Ministry extends annual certificate of tax compliance deadline
On 27 October 2020, the Finance Ministry announced that the filing deadline of the annual certificate of tax compliance is extended from 31 October 2020 to 30 November 2020. The filing obligations of the certificate is mandatory for corporations
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See MoreBulgaria: Cabinet approves draft Budget Bill 2021
On 28 October 2020, the Bulgarian Cabinet approved the 2021 Budget bill drafted by the Finance Ministry at a Cabinet meeting. The President made clear that this is not an electoral Budget. This is a Budget for after the elections, so that there are
See MoreIndia further extends the due date of furnishing of ITR and audit reports
On 24 October 2020, the Indian Finance Ministry published a notice regarding further extension of due date of furnishing of income tax returns and audit reports as a result of the challenges faced by taxpayers due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In
See MoreCroatia: Prime Minister extends Wage Subsidy Scheme amid COVID-19 pandemic
On 20 October 2020, the Prime Minister and Minister of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy presented the continuation of tax relief measures to preserve jobs due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The main objective of
See MoreSwitzerland declares interest rates for 2021
The Federal Tax Administration of Switzerland has published Circular Letter 2-185-D-2020-f of 22 October 2020 declaring federal direct tax interest rates for the 2021 calendar year. According to the Circular letter, Federal Department of Finance
See MoreArgentina: AFIP extends the deadline for beneficial ownership declaration
On 22 October 2020, the Tax Administration (AFIP) published General Resolution 4839/2020 of 22 October 2020 providing further relief from the beneficial ownership declaration for 2019 and disclosures on financial and non-financial trusts introduced
See MoreItaly declares urgent measures on tax collection
On 18 October 2020, Italy's Council of Ministers issued a release declaring its approval of the draft bill that contains the Budget for the year 2021. On 20 October 2020, Italy has published Decree-Law No. 129 in the Official Gazette
See MoreVietnam increases tax administrative violations penalties
On 19 October 2020, the Vietnam Government has released Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on sanctioning of administrative violations of tax and invoices. The Decree has adjusted to increasing the sanction level for a number of tax-related administrative
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