Ghana halts 15% VAT on residential electricity usage
On 7 February 2024, the Ministry of Finance in Ghana released a press statement regarding enforcing Value-Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption by residential customers. According to the statement, electricity suppliers were informed of the
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World Tax Brief: February 2024
Argentina Incentives: The Argentine Executive Branch proposed a bill introducing a new "Incentive Regime for Large Investments”. It aims to provide predictability and stability for investors committing to large projects, offering tax and
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Australia announces treasury laws amendment (cost of living tax cuts) bill 2024
On 6 February 2024, the Australian Parliament introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Tax Cuts) Bill 2024, which includes amendments to the income tax rates and thresholds for individuals. The law will go into effect from 1 July 2024.
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Hong Kong revises eligible debt instruments for profits tax concessions
On 6 February 2024, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released the updated lists of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) at the end of 31 December 2023. The lists include: Qualifying Debt Instruments issued before 1 April 2018
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Ireland implements 0% interest on debt in warehouse scheme
On 6 February 2024, Irish Revenue declared that it would implement a 0% interest rate on warehoused debt and that the necessary legislation to implement the reduction would be introduced at the next available opportunity. Irish Revenue also
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Denmark implements defensive tax measures targeting EU’s non-cooperative jurisdictions
On 31 January 2024, the Danish Official Gazette published Law No. 107/2024, implementing defensive tax measures targeting non-cooperative tax jurisdictions on the EU list. The law targets tax evasion and avoidance by disallowing deductions for
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Russia: MoF issues guidance on expanded tax regimes for transfer pricing
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Guidance Letter No. 03-12-11/1/126454 on 27 December 2023, providing clarification on the application of Order No. 86n from 5 June 2023. This order expanded the list of states with preferential tax
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Italy provides clarification on personal income tax reform
On 6 February 2024, Italy’s Revenue Agency issued Circular No. 2/E, which provides clarification on the enforcement of Legislative Decree No. 216 of 30 December 2023 concerning personal income tax reform and other tax measures. This
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Uruguay amends corporate income tax for small companies
On 5 February 2024, the Uruguayan government published Decree No. 25/024 in the Official Gazette, introducing a new amendment to the Corporate Income Tax regulations. Under this new regulatory provision, corporate income taxpayers who have never
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Chile: VAT from digital services exceeds USD 1 billion
On 5 February 2024, Chile’s tax authority (Servicio de Impuestos Internos - SII), in a release, declared that its VAT collections from registered digital service suppliers have exceeded USD 1 billion as of December 2023. In June 2020, Chile
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US: IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers in Maine
On 5 February 2024, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declared tax relief for taxpayers in Maine affected by severe storms and flooding that began on 17 December 2023. As per the new announcement, these taxpayers now have until 17 June 2024 to
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Singapore: IRAS updates list of jurisdictions under AEOI-CRS
On 1 February 2024, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) revised lists of the jurisdictions involved in reportable and participating jurisdictions in the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) regarding financial accounts under the
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Transfer Pricing Brief: February 2024
Australia Special rules for hybrid instruments or entities: The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published guidance on the hybrid mismatch rules. The guidance explains why hybrid mismatch rules exist, how hybrid mismatch rules work and when
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South Korea implements tax reforms including deferring UTPR to 2025
South Korea has implemented various tax changes as part of the 2024 tax reform measures passed by the parliament in late 2023. The main tax measures are: The global minimum tax (GloBE) rules have been amended, with the undertaxed payment/profit
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Belarus offers tax incentives for rural business activities
On 2 February 2024, Belarus issued Presidential Decree No. 42, dated 2 February 2024, in the Official Gazette. The decree introduces tax incentives for entrepreneurs and businesses in rural areas and small towns. This decree offers a 50% reduction
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India: Finance Minister presents interim union budget for 2024-2025
On 1 February 2024, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister of India, presented the interim union Budget for 2024-25 to Parliament. The key tax-related highlights of the Union budget include: Corporate tax: Domestic companies currently
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Spain: Tax agency amends self-assessment return forms
On 31 January 2024, the Spanish Tax Agency published the Order HAC/56/2024 in the Official Gazette, which brings modifications to the self-assessment forms (modelos) listed below: Form 123. Withholdings and payments on account of the Personal
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Belgium parliament passes compulsory electronic invoicing
On 1 February 2024, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives passed the law that brings amendments to the Value Added Tax Law submitted on 28 December 2023, making electronic invoicing mandatory. The mandatory electronic invoicing requirements will go
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