Iceland: The Directorate of Internal Revenue publishes tax rates and allowances for 2017
The Directorate of Internal Revenue has published some information on 29th of December 2016 regarding the applicable rates and amounts for corporate and individual taxation. A 20% corporate tax rate is pertinent for public and private limited
See MoreArgentina: New special CIT rate for gambling
Law 27,346 amends article 69 of the Income Tax Law (LIAG). It establishes a 41.5 per cent new proportional tax rate applicable to gambling and was published in the Official Gazette on 27th December 2016. The amendment is effective for company tax
See MoreArgentina: Tax modifications and VAT collection system enacted
Law No. 27,346 was enacted on 27th December 2016 by Argentina through publication in the Official Gazette. The Law makes several amendments to the Argentine tax regulations. The law adds a new VAT payment mechanism on services provided in Argentina
See MoreJamaica:TAJ reminds of income tax returns deadline
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers to need to file their income tax returns for the year of assessment 2016 by 15 March 2017, and are to make declarations of estimated tax for the year of assessment 2017 also by 15 March
See MorePakistan: FBR publishes proposed criteria for listed companies to take advantage of reduced rate
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on 27 December 2016, published proposed criteria for listed Shari'ah-compliant companies to be eligible for a reduction of 2% of the income tax rate. These criteria provided in sub-clause (a) of clause (18B) of the
See MoreSaudi Arabia-Circular on rules for determining Zakat and income tax liabilities for listed companies
The General Authorities for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) amended the determination procedure for the Zakat and income tax liability of listed companies by circular 6768/16/1438 of 4 December 2016. Prior to this, Saudi listed companies were subject to Zakat
See MoreNigeria: Finance Ministry issues amended regulation to reinstate WHT rate
The Finance Minister of Nigeria has issued amended regulations to increase the withholding tax (WHT) rate from 2.5% to 5% for all aspects of building, construction, and related activities (excluding survey, design and deliveries). The Regulation
See MoreCyprus: Tax incentives for investors in small and medium sized innovative enterprises
The Cyprus parliament has recently approved an amendment law in relation to the tax relief for investors in qualifying small and medium-sized innovative enterprises which is entered into force on 1 January 2017. According to approved law which adds
See MoreCosta Rica: Government introduces law against tax fraud
Costa Rica enacted a law against tax fraud which was approved on 12 December 2016 and published in the Official Gazette on 20 December 2016. The new law is important for better administration and collection of taxes, and for combating tax
See MoreAzerbaijan: Published Amendments to Tax Code relatinged to withholding tax regime
In Azerbaijan, Law No. 454-VQD of 16 December 2016 (the Law) introducing certain amendments to the Tax Code has been published in the Official Gazette No. 287 (7431) on 25 December 2016. The Law introduces certain amendments to the withholding tax
See MoreTurkey: General Communiqué No. 11 on CIT Law gazetted
General Communiqué No. 11 regarding the Corporate Income Tax Law (Law No. 5520) was gazetted on 31st December 2016 and amends General Communiqué No. 1. The measure entered into force on the day of its publication. The Communiqué gives
See MoreMontenegro: Mandatory electronic filing
The Corporate Income Tax Law has been amended to oblige taxpayers to submit their annual tax declaration and tax returns electronically through the portal of the Tax Administration. The mandatory electronic filing applies from 1st January 2017. In
See MoreArgentina: DTA with Mexico expected to enter into force
The Income Tax Treaty of 2015 between Argentina and Mexico was expected to enter into force on 23 August 2017, after completing the ratification procedure. The provisions of the treaty generally follow the OECD Model Tax Convention. The treaty was
See MoreColombia announces deadlines for filing tax returns
According to official gazette of 22 December 2016, a Decree 2105 was published that announces the deadlines for filing tax returns for 2017. The Decree 2105 of 2016 also sets out tax compliance rules and requirements to provide information
See MoreWorld Tax Brief: December 2016
Bulgaria E-filing: The amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act have been published in the State Gazette on 6th December 2016. Accordingly, a compulsory obligation for electronic filing of corporate income tax returns is announced and the new
See MoreArgentina: Special tax regime for small entrepreneurs
Law 27,346 published in the Official Gazette of 31st December 2016 amends the special tax regime for small entrepreneurs and professionals. The special regime is open to individuals, work cooperatives and de facto companies along with up to three
See MoreIreland publishes income tax return form for 2016
On 22 December 2016, Irish Revenue published the tax return Form 12S for 2016. This form is applicable for employees, pensioners and directors and tax authority sets the deadline for income tax return is 31 October
See MorePeru: Amendments to income tax rates
In Peru, Law Decrees Nos. 1258 and 1261 establishing certain amendments to the Income Tax Law were published in the Official Gazette on 8 and 10 December 2016 respectively. According to the amendments the general corporate income tax rate has been
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