Finland publishes withholding tax rate for 2023
On 20 December 2022, the Finnish Tax Administration published the withholding tax rates table on dividends, investment fund profit shares and royalties from Finland to non-residents. The tax to be withheld at source, by countries of residence (of
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Sri Lanka removes concessionary tax rates and several exemptions
On 19 December 2022, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 45 of 2022. The IRD has also issued notices to taxpayers regarding significant tax changes. The changes are effective from 1 January
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Colombia: Congress enacts tax reform law
On 13 December 2022, the Colombian Congress approved Law 2277 of 2022 (tax reform law) which contains changes in the current tax regime. The main tax measures of the Tax Reform Bill are as follows: Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Although the
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Colombia: Congress approved Tax Reform Bill in the first debate
On 6 October 2022, the Colombian Congress approved Tax Reform Bill in the first debate. The Bill was presented to Congress on 8 August 2022. After the final approval of the Bill, the changes will become effective as of 1 January 2023. The main tax
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Australia updates requirements for payments to foreign residents
On 8 September 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published a notice in respect of obligations when making interest, dividend, or royalty payments to foreign residents. Taxpayers who have paid interest, dividends or royalties to a foreign
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Angola reduces WHT rate on services for nonresident legal entities
On 22 August 2022, Angola published Law no. 27/22 in the Official Gazette amending the Corporate Income Tax Code. Accordingly, the withholding tax (WHT) rate on services paid to non-residents has been reduced to 6.5% from 15%. The rate is effective
See MoreKazakhstan issues Law on amendments to the tax code
On 11 July 2022, Kazakhstan issued Law No. 135-VII on amendments to the tax code which will be effective from 1 January 2023. The Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for a number of following changes: Limitation of deductions
See MoreKenya: President gives assent to the finance act 2022
On 21 June 2022, Kenya’s President has given his assent to the Finance Act 2022 which was presented to the Parliament on 13 April 2022. The act contains following tax measures mostly take effect on 1 July 2022. The Bill proposed to introduce
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for 2022/23 to the Parliament
On 14 June 2022, the Finance Minister presents the Budget for 2022/23 to the National Assembly. This Budget highlights presents a summary of the tax and related regulatory changes. The Budget Bill is now subject to the President’s sign to become a
See MoreAlgeria: Ministry of Finance publishes Finance Law for the year 2022
On 30 December 2021, the Finance Ministry Officially published the 2022 Finance Law. Some of the measures of this Act are given below: Corporate income tax With some conditions, a reduced 10% corporate tax rate is provided for qualifying
See MoreBrazil: Government reduces WHT rate on aircraft leasing payments
On 31 December 2021, the Government Officially published Provisional Measure no. 1,094/2021, which reduces the withholding tax (WHT) regarding leasing of aircraft and aircraft engines by airlines engaged in public transportation from 15% to 0% for
See MoreMalaysia gazettes finance act 2021
On 31 December 2021, the finance act 2021 was gazetted providing following tax measures. The Finance Bill was tabled in Parliament on 9 November 2021 incorporating a number of announcements made in the Budget 2022. Abolish income tax exemption
See MoreTurkey reduces withholding tax rates on corporate dividends distributions
On 22 December 2021, the Turkish Revenue Administration has issued Presidential Decision No. 4936 in the Official Gazette reducing the withholding tax rate on corporate dividends distributions from 15% to 10%. The Decision entered into force on the
See MoreNetherlands introduces conditional withholding tax
On 2 November 2021, the parliament of the Netherlands approved the conditional withholding tax (WHT) rate of 25% on dividends paid to low tax jurisdictions. The conditional withholding tax will apply from 1 January 2024 on dividend payments to
See MoreBrazil: Senate announces to analyze tax reform Bill
On 21 September 2021, the Senate made an announcement that the Senate will analyze tax reform Bill, PL 2.337/2021 , a bill that changes the income tax rules. The Bill represents the second phase of the tax reform, which was approved by the Chamber
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS publishes 2021 tax guide
On 30 August 2021, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published 2021 Tax Guide or Budget 2021 Tax Guide, which provides a synopsis of the most important tax, duty and levy related information for 2021/22. The guide includes the Tax
See MoreBotswana enacts budget for 2021/22
On 30 June 2021, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development published a press release announcing the implementation of the budget for 2021/22. The most important measures are: -The general withholding tax rate increased from 7.5% to 10% on
See MoreCanada: The Budget implementation Bill 2021 receives Royal Assent
On 29 June 2021, the 2021 Budget Implementation Act (“Bill C-30”) received Royal Assent, which includes certain tax measures that were proposed in the 2021 Federal Budget, the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, and the 2019 Federal Budget. Bill
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