Italy introduces tax credit for recycled plastic purchases
Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security published Decree of April 2, 2024 in the official gazette on 21 May, 2024, outlining the implementation of a 36% tax credit for expenses related to purchasing recycled plastic products and
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Malaysia releases synthesized text of Jordan tax treaty affected by BEPS MLI
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released the synthesized text of the tax treaty with Jordan, regarding changes mandated by the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit
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UK: HMRC issues guidance for Pillar Two registration
The UK HMRC released practical guidance on Pillar Two registration requirements for multinational groups in the UK on 20 May, 2024. This guidance features a notice detailing the procedure for registering for Pillar Two Top-up Taxes in the UK. It
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Australia: ATO provides clarification on R&D tax incentive offset rates
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a revised guidance providing an explanation regarding the R&D tax incentive offset rates for a qualifying entity on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024. The research and development (R&D) tax incentive
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EU seeks automatic exchange of financial account information agreement revisions
The Council of the European Union issued Council Decision (EU) 2024/1489 on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024, which authorised negotiations to amend agreements for the automatic exchange of financial account information. This initiative aims to enhance
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Hong Kong approves legislation for two-tier tax rates for individuals and 24/25 budget measures
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced that the Legislative Council has passed legislation to implement specific measures from the 2024-25 Budget on Wednesday, 22 May, 2024. These measures include a two-tiered standard rates regime for
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UK releases synthesized text of Liechtenstein tax treaty affected by BEPS MLI
The UK HMRC has released the synthesized text of the tax treaty with Liechtenstein, regarding changes from the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). The Multilateral
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UAE publishes corporate tax guide on free zone regime
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released a corporate tax guide for the free zone regime, stipulating that qualifying free zone persons are entitled to a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income and a 9% rate on other taxable
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Belgium issues GloBE registration rules for large domestic groups, MNEs
The Belgian tax authorities have announced the global anti-base erosion (GloBE) registration requirements for multinational enterprises (MNEs) and large domestic groups. These entities must register with the Belgian Commercial Register within 30
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Switzerland: Cantonal tax law reforms due to Pillar Two global minimum tax
In response to the implementation of the Pillar Two global minimum tax in Switzerland, effective from 1 January, 2024, several cantons have adjusted their tax rates or initiated projects to enhance their appeal as business locations. The Canton
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Cyprus announces submission of 2022 controlled transactions summary
The Cyprus Tax Department released an announcement regarding the submission of the summary information table (SIT) for controlled transactions for the 2022 tax year on Monday, 20 May, 2024. According to the announcement, the SIT must be submitted
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Argentina set to initiate automatic financial data exchange under FATCA with the US
Argentina set to initiate the inaugural automatic exchange of financial information under the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Argentina and the US for FATCA implementation. The Argentine tax authority (AFIP) in a release announced that
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Hong Kong publishes AEOI reporting errors
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD), on 20 May, 2024, released a list of common mistakes financial institutions have committed when reporting on the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) portal for FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) on
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Bangladesh: Government likely to announce tax rates for companies and individuals in advance
The Bangladeshi government is rumoured to be considering announcing income tax rates for individuals and companies in advance, ahead of FY25 budget, as part of a new system which will enable taxpayers to make informed investment and tax
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A special opportunity to legalise undisclosed money is expected to return in FY25 in Bangladesh after a four-year hiatus. The local media in the country reported that the government is planning to offer amnesty at a flat 15% tax rate. This
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Italy adopts transitional safe harbours for Pillar Two global minimum tax
On Monday, 20 May, 2024, Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the “Decree of 20 May 2024” which states the simplified transitional regimes (safe harbours) for multinational and national groups subject to the Pillar Two global
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Taiwan publishes CFC rules for foreign residents
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a notice regarding the application of Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules to foreign residents meeting the country's residency criteria. The notice states that foreign nationals, who lived in Taiwan
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US: Senator Wyden broadens big pharma tax investigation, targets Pfizer
The US Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden announced that he is expanding the ongoing investigation into the tax practices of multinational pharmaceutical companies with a new letter sent to the CEO of Pfizer on Monday, 20 May, 2024. An
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