Guatemala proposes simplified tax plans for handicrafts, agriculture
Guatemala’s Congress has passed Decree 31-2024, which includes “The Law for the Integration of the Primary and Agricultural Sector,” on 19 November 2024. This proposal shall establish two streamlined special tax regimes: The production and
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UAE issues ruling on foreign partnerships, family foundations, unincorporated entities
The UAE Ministry of Finance has released Ministerial Decision No. 261 of 2024, addressing the regulations surrounding unincorporated partnerships, foreign partnerships, and family foundations. Unincorporated partnerships Under Article 3 of
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Colombia issues ruling on taxation for non-resident entities with significant economic presence
Colombia’s tax authority, DIAN, recently issued Ruling 890 on 17 October 2024, offering guidance on several tax matters for non-residents with a significant economic presence (SEP) in Colombia. Earlier, on 27 November 2023, the Colombian Ministry
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Lithuania proposes tax reforms on DAC8, reporting tax information
Lithuania’s government has proposed several tax reforms to curb tax evasion and improve compliance as per international standards. These include DAC8 and amending the Code of Administrative Offences, among others. On 9 October 2024, the
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US: FinCEN updates FAQs on beneficial ownership access
The US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has revised its FAQs on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements on 15 November 2024. These updates include changes to two specific FAQs regarding access to
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Latvia gazettes mandatory e-invoicing law
Latvia published the Law on Amendments to the Accounting Law in the State Gazette on 12 November 2024, which requires businesses to use mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for all B2B transactions from 1 January 2026. Additionally,
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New Zealand introduces tax policy work programme
New Zealand’s Minister of Revenue has introduced a tax policy work programme on 13 November 2024, which aims to simplify tax and reduce compliance costs, address integrity risks, and improve fiscal sustainability to rebuild the economy. The
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Netherlands issues decree on foreign legal forms comparison
The Netherlands has issued Decree of 9 November 2024 in the Official Gazette on 13 November 2024 addressing the comparison of foreign legal forms. This decree outlines the criteria for assessing whether a foreign legal form is comparable to a
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Philippines streamlines tax treaty rules for government securities
The Philippines Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced in a press release on 5 November 2024 the implementation of a streamlined tax treaty procedure for non-resident investors in Government Securities (GS). This initiative is part of the
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance issues guidelines for businesses changing to a special fiscal year
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a notice outlining the requirements for businesses transitioning from a calendar year to a special fiscal year, including stipulations for tax returns and retained earnings on 12 November 2024. The
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Costa Rica announces new rules for e-invoicing
Costa Rica has published the ‘Executive Decree No. 44739-H—Regulation of Electronic Receipts for Tax Purposes’ in the Official Gazette on 8 November 2024. The key points of the decree are as follows: New definitions, including
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US: IRS to host free webinar for businesses on beneficial ownership reporting deadline of 1 January 2024
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in the release IR-2024-288 on 12 November 2024, announced a free one-hour webinar scheduled for 19 November 2024 aimed at assisting businesses that must report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released a new Corporate Tax Guide on Tax Returns—CTGTXR1—on 12 November 2024, providing general guidance on filing and completing a return. This guide should be read by anyone required to file a tax return
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Turkey updates electronic ledger rules, filing deadlines
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance, alongside the Ministry of Trade, has issued a revised General Communiqué on Electronic Ledger (No. 5) on 8 November 2024, updating the previous regulations to enhance tax compliance. The new rules,
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Greece unveils tax reform plans for 2025
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance has announced new legislation for tax reform measures for 2025 on 5 November 2024. The bill, entitled "Measures to enhance income, tax incentives for innovation and business transformations and
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Netherlands submits third bill to amend Tax Plan 2025, updates funds for joint account regulations
The Netherlands government has presented the third amending bill to the Tax Plan 2025 to the lower house of parliament on 6 November 2024. This bill aims to eliminate an unintended, temporary tax liability for funds held in joint accounts
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Italy updates tax credit form for special economic zone investments
Italy’s tax authorities issued Protocol No. 406943/2024 on 6 November 2024, updating the model form for the supplementary communication required by qualifying taxpayers to receive tax credit benefits for investments made in single special economic
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Hungary announces reporting obligations for taxpayers under global minimum tax
Hungary announced the autumn tax package proposal on 29 October 2024, which includes the reporting obligations for taxpayers under the Global Minimum Tax Act. The latest proposal has no amendments compared to the previous version released for public
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