Dominican Republic: DGII implements tax relief for facilitating tax compliances
On 8 October 2020, the Dominican Tax Authority (DGII) published General Rule 05-20, which provides implementation of tax amnesty and facility on tax compliances. According to the tax amnesty measures, taxpayers will be allowed to pay an amount
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AustraliaIncentive for Industry/manufacturing: On 9 October 2020, the Australian Prime Minister published a press release announcing the approval of the measures for the 2020-21 budgets. To support new investments and increase business cash flow,
See MoreSouth Korea postpones the enforcement of a lower threshold for capital gains tax
On 3 November 2020, South Korea has decided to postpone the enforcement to lower the standard for large shareholders subject to stock capital gains tax to KRW 300 million. At present, a shareholder who owns more than KRW 1 billion is considered
See MoreSingapore declares simplified corporate tax filing process
On 5 November 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has announced the simplification of corporate tax filing for companies. Corporate Tax Filing Simplified for Companies: Simplified Corporate Income Tax Return for Small CompaniesNew
See MorePanama declares 5% income tax rate
According to Executive decree No. 241, Companies with a multinational company headquarters (SEM) license may be eligible for a tax incentive of a reduced 5% income tax rate. To be eligible for the reduced tax rate the company must: Have executed
See MoreCyprus: 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
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