New Zealand: Inland Revenue issues updated information on R&D tax incentives
On 29 November 2019, Inland Revenue of New Zealand has issued updated research and development (R&D) information and draft guidance on the latest proposals. The R&D tax incentives are included in the Taxation (KiwiSaver, Student Loans, and
See MorePeru: SUNAT issues report on interest deduction limitations
On 29 November 2019, the Peruvian Tax Administration (SUNAT) has published Report No. 171-2019-SUNAT/7T0000 on its website regarding exception for the taxpayers engaged in public infrastructure projects, public services and applied research and
See MoreGreece: Parliament adopts tax reform measures
On 6th December 2019, Greek Parliament approved tax reform bill (Law 4646/2019), which contains several measures regarding corporate income tax, personal income tax, withholding tax rates, the participation exemption for capital gains
See MoreNigeria: House of Representatives passes Finance Bill 2019
On 28 November 2019, the House of Representatives passed the Finance Bill 2019. It was passed its third reading by the National Assembly on 21 November 2019. Major proposed amendments are given below: A lower (i.e. 20%) corporate income tax rate
See MoreIreland: Revenue publishes eBrief No. 202/19 regarding capital loss treatment
On 5th December 2019, the Irish Revenue Commissioners published eBrief No. 202/19 regarding guidance on the treatment of allowable losses for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. Under the eBrief No. 202/19, Tax and Duty Manual Part 19-02-05 has been
See MoreBulgaria: Government publishes Law on Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act
On 6 December 2019, Law on Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act was published in the Official Gazette and it was adopted by the National Assembly on 21st November 2019. Similar amendments in Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) and transfer
See MoreRussia updates CFC notification form
On 18 November 2019, the Russian Federal Tax Service published updated controlled foreign company (CFC) notification form with e-filing instruction. This form applies from 1 January
See MoreIndonesia expands tax incentives for more corporate sectors
On 12 November 2019, the government issued Regulation No. 78 Year 2019 which expanded the tax incentive program for more business sectors. The regulation entered into force on 13 December 2019. The regulation provides income tax facilities for
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DenmarkPE rules: On 6 November 2019, the Danish Minister of Taxation published a bill L.48 on international taxation. The bill proposed to change the domestic PE definition in order to align with the new definition in Article 5. CFC rules:
See MoreEcuador: Tax Policy Committee issues Resolution on tax incentives for micro and Small business
On 26 November 2019, the Tax Policy Committee published Resolution CPT-RES-2019-005 regarding the application of tax incentives in case of micro and small enterprises, which entered into force on the similar day of its publication in the Official
See MoreUS: IRS and treasury issue final regulations on the foreign tax credit
On 2 December 2019, the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on the Foreign Tax Credit, a long-standing tax benefit that generally allows individuals and businesses to claim a credit for income taxes paid or accrued to foreign
See MoreLithuania: Parliament adopts draft bill to increase tax rate and threshold for corporate
In October 2019, the Lithuanian parliament adopted two draft bills that would increase the threshold for cash accounting and increase the corporate tax rate. The bill no. XIIIP-4115 which contains amendments to increase threshold for using cash
See MoreIndia: Parliament passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019
On 5 December 2019, the upper house of parliament passed the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha (Lower house) on 2 December 2019. The bill repeals The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. The bill also
See MoreIreland: Revenue publishes eBrief No. 203/19 on dividend withholding tax
On 5 December 2019, Revenue published eBrief No. 203/19 regarding the public consultation reminder of Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT). On 8 October 2019, the Finance Minister, announced a new process for applying and collecting Dividend
See MoreHigh Court rules that the Danish loss-making company could not deduct royalties paid to its Swiss parent
On 28 October 2019, the Eastern High Court of Denmark published a case (Denmark vs Adecco; Case No SKM2019.537.OLR of 4 July 2019) decision and agreed with the tax authority that a Danish loss-making company could not deduct royalties paid to its
See MoreUkraine: SFS issues guidance letter on taxation of freight forwarding services
On 20 November 2019, the State Financial Service (SFS) of Ukraine has issued guidance letter no. 1237/6/99-00-07-02-02-15/IPK regarding taxation of freight forwarding services. The letter clarified that the amount of freight paid by a resident
See MoreColombia introduces new tax incentives for special economic zones (SEZs)
On November 24, the Colombian Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MinHacienda) issued Decree No. 2112 of 2019, by which Colombia introduces new tax incentives for commercial companies established in special economic zones (SEZs). The Decree
See MoreLithuania proposes amendments to the CITL
On 31 October 2019, the parliament proposed a Bill (No. XIIIP-4116) to amend the Corporate Income Tax Law (CITL). The proposal includes the following measures: The taxable profit of a Lithuanian entities and a Lithuanian permanent
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