Belgium issues decree on new Pillar Two global minimum tax advance payments
Belgium’s Ministry of Finance published the Royal Decree of 7 July 2024 in the Official Gazette on 16 July, 2024. This Decree establishes the guidelines for companies to make advance payments towards the minimum tax under Belgium's Pillar Two
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Italy issues decree for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
Italy's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 June 2024, the publication of the “Decree of 1 July 2024”. It contains the methods of implementing the national minimum tax or Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) provided for in Article 18
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India increases windfall tax on petroleum crude
India’s government announced yesterday, 15 July 2024, an increase in the windfall tax on petroleum crude, raising it from INR 6,000 to INR 7,000 ($83.78) per metric tonne. This change will take effect starting today, 16 July. As part of its
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Portugal to approve Pillar Two Directive transposition after public consultation
Portugal’s Minister of Finance Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, has announced the upcoming approval of the project bill for the transposition of the EU's Pillar Two Directive. This decision follows a public consultation period that began on Wednesday,
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Hungary to end windfall taxes on telecom, pharma sectors
The Hungarian government has announced plans to eliminate windfall taxes on the telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors by 2025, according to Economy Minister Marton Nagy. By phasing out these taxes on telecommunications and pharmaceutical
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UK issues guidance on preparation of Multinational Top-up Tax, Domestic Top-up Tax
The UK HMRC issued guidance on How to prepare for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax. In October 2021, the UK and over 135 other countries agreed as part of the OECD Inclusive Framework to a two-pillar solution to reform the
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Kazakhstan consults signing of STTR MLI approval
The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has initiated a public consultation on a draft resolution to approve the signing of the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI). The
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Italy issues decree for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
Italy's Ministry of Finance announced on 3 July, 2024, the publication of the “Decree of 1 July 2024”. The Decree contains the methods of implementing the national minimum tax or Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) provided for in
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Turkey: Finance Minister outlines strategies to combat tax evasion, abolish certain tax incentives
In a recent televised interview, Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek discussed the country's economic strategies and reforms, which included schemes to broaden the country’s tax base and combat tax evasion. The government is
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India increases windfall tax on petroleum
India's government has announced an increase in the windfall tax on petroleum, raising it to INR 6,000 per metric ton starting 2 July 2024. This decision, detailed in a recent notification, marks a sharp rise from the previous rate of INR
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Lithuania implements notification rules for Pillar Two global minimum tax
Lithuania has published Order No. 2024-11391 on 21 June, 2024, in the Official Gazette, detailing procedures for submitting mandatory information notices concerning the implementation of the Pillar Two global minimum tax under Council Directive (EU)
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Turkey reportedly preparing to implement Pillar Two global minimum tax
Turkey's Revenue Administration has reportedly introduced draft legislation featuring measures for the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax. The global minimum tax will align with the GloBE rules approved by the BEPS Inclusive
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Denmark enacts law aligning tax rules with OECD standards
Denmark has enacted Law No. 684, published on 11 June, 2024, introducing amendments to align the Minimum Taxation Act with the OECD's model rules and guidelines for the Pillar Two global minimum tax. The law includes protection rules to prevent
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Vietnam initiates consultation on corporate tax law amendment
On 12 June 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the corporate income tax (CIT) law. The key elements of the proposal include: Global Minimum Taxation: Incorporating a 15%
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New Zealand sets deemed rate of return for foreign investment fund interests for 2023-24
On 6 June, 2024, the Inland Revenue Department of New Zealand has declared that the deemed rate of return applicable to the taxation of foreign investment fund interests will be 8.63% for the income year of 2023-24, an increase of 0.48% from the
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Luxembourg approves amendments to Pillar Two tax rules
On 5 June, 2024, the Luxembourg Government Council approved a draft law to amend the Law of 22 December 2023. It introduces the Pillar Two income inclusion rule (IIR) and the undertaxed payment/profit rule (UTPR) in alignment with the Council
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Lithuania: Government approves state defence fund and tax increases
The Lithuanian government has approved a resolution to establish the State Defense Fund, accompanied by several tax increases. The measures, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, include extending the temporary solidarity contribution on banks
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The government of India reduced the windfall tax on petroleum on Friday, 31 May, 2024. The tax has been cut to INR 5,200 per metric ton from INR 5,700, starting 1 June, 2024. The tax for diesel and aviation turbine fuel, however, remains
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