Peru extends tax incentives for real estate funds until 2022
On 31 October 2019, Peru published an Urgent Decree 009-2019 in the official gazette modifying Legislative Decree No. 1188. The Decree approves the extension of the validity of tax incentives to promote real estate investment funds until December
See MoreSlovenia publishes amendments to the CITA in the Official Gazette
On 5 November 2019, the Slovenian government published the amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act (CITA) in the Official Gazette.
See MoreColombia: MinHacienda issues decree on taxation of investment funds and PEs
On October 29, the Colombian Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MinHacienda) has issued Decree 1973, which clarified measures regarding the taxation of private equity funds and collective investment funds and rules on the attribution of income
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Russia Interest on late payments: On 25 October 2019, the Russian Central Bank reduced the interest rate from 7% to 6.5% with effect from 28 October 2019.See the story in RegfollowerTax base: On 30 September 2019, the Russian
See MoreMexico: Congress approves tax reform package for 2020
On 30 October 2019, Mexico’s Congress has approved the tax reform for 2020 which was presented by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s on September 8, 2019. The Reform incorporates fundamentals of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
See MoreChile: Finance Ministry and Finance Committee modifies tax reform packages
On 5 November 2019, the Finance Ministry and Senate Finance Committee made an announcement that they have come up with an agreement regarding important changes on tax reform package, which was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on 23 August 2019.
See MoreVietnam clarifies the tax implications of interest income
On 24 October 2019, the Tax Authority issued an official letter (No. 80503 / CT-TTHT) explaining the tax implications of interest income on term loans. The letter clarifies that loan interest earned in Vietnam is subject to withholding tax. The
See MoreDominican Republic: Executive Branch submits 2020 draft budget bill to the National Congress
On 1st October 2019, the Executive Branch sent 2020 draft budget bill to the National Congress the 2020 draft budget bill for its knowledge, discussion and approval. The bill proposes measures to extend the rules on interest deduction and
See MoreAustria: The upper house approves the tax on digital advertising
On 10 October 2019, the upper house of Austria's Parliament passed a digital advertising tax bill. The bill was approved by the Austrian lower house of Parliament on 19 September 2019. The Bill includes the following changes: Under the Digital
See MorePeru extends capital gains tax exemption until 2022
On 24 October 2019, Peru issued Urgent Decree 005-2019 in the official gazette modifying Legislative Decree No. 30341. The Decree extends the exemption from tax on income from the sale of certain securities. The following values will be benefited
See MoreSouth Africa: Finance Ministry introduces Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2019
On 30 October 2019, Finance Minister introduced Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2019 (i.e. B18) in the National Assembly. This draft Bill amends the definition of rental income under section 25BB of the Income Tax Act, 1962. Under this Bill, rental
See MoreTurkey publishes General Communiqué on deferred interest rate
On 25 October 2019, the Revenue Administration of Turkey has published General Communiqué (Series: C, Serial No: 4) in the official gazette reducing the annual deferred interest rate on public receivables. The deferred interest rate for the
See MoreRussia reduces the Interest rate from October 2019
On 25 October 2019, the Russian Central Bank announced the decision to reduce the key rate from 7% to 6.5% with effect from 28 October 2019. For tax purposes, the key rate is important in relation to the safe harbor rates for interest income and
See MoreSlovenia approves amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act
On 23 October 2019, the Slovenian government adopted amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act. The amendments are following: The Corporate income tax is increased from 19% to 20%;A minimum corporate tax at a rate of 7% is introduced which
See MoreCanada: Finance Minister announces Alberta’s 2019 Budget
On 24 October 2019, the Finance Minister of Alberta, presented the 2019 province budget. The budget does not contain any new changes to the corporate or individual income tax rates. It excludes several tax credits, including the scientific research
See MoreFrance: Public Finance publishes draft guidance on DST for consultation
The General Directorate of Public Finance has published draft guidance regarding the new digital services tax (DST) for public consultation. The new Law No. 2019-759 of 24 July 2019, has been published on July 25, 2019, in the Official
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM issues income tax penalties for late return
On 16 October 2019, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia issued Operational Guideline No. 5/2019, which sets out the penalties for taxpayers who fail to file the tax returns within the prescribed timelines under the Income Tax Act 1967, the
See MoreAlgeria: Council of Ministers approves Finance Bill for 2020
On 13 October 2019, the Council of Ministers approved the draft Finance Bill for 2020, which has been sent to parliament for approval. This draft includes tax incentives like profit tax and VAT exemptions for start-ups corporations and for new high
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