Kazakhstan: National Bank reduces the annual base interest rate from August 2023
On 25 August 2023, the National Bank of Kazakhstan decided to reduce the annual base interest rate from 16.75% to 16.50% with effect from 28 August 2023. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and
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Czech Republic releases draft Global Minimum Tax Act
On 30 August 2023, the Czech Ministry of Finance has released a statement regarding the introduction of a draft law to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax rule, in accordance with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. Key
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Russia extends deadline for carrying forward tax Losses, makes other changes to corporate tax code
The Russian government has extended the deadline for carrying forward tax losses until 31 December 2026. The previous deadline was 31 December 2024. This change will allow businesses that have incurred losses in recent years to offset those losses
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Luxembourg implements public CbC reporting
On 22 August 2023, Luxembourg published Law of 15 August 2023 in the Official Gazette implementing public Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting in compliance with Directive (EU) 2021/2101. The Law conforms to the directive and sets the public
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Nigeria: FIRS issues notice on tax compliance of international shipping lines
On 21 August 2023, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria published a public notice in relation to tax compliance of international shipping lines. The circular provides the basis of taxation of international shipping lines in
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India: CBDT extends transfer pricing Safe Harbor Rules
On 9 August 2023, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a Notification No. 58/2023, to extend the applicability of the transfer pricing safe harbor rules. The extension applies for the financial year 2022-23 and 2023-24 assessment years.
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Anguilla suspends exchange of tax information with Russia and Belarus
On 21 August 2023, the Government of Anguilla announced the suspension of exchanges and the sharing of tax information with Russia and Belarus in solidarity with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. Tax information is exchanged as part of a
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Russia amends regulations on taxation of controlled foreign companies
On 31 August 2023, the government of Russia announced new tax rules that will exempt profits of foreign collective investment structures from taxation. The exemption will apply if the following conditions are met: The profit of the structure is
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Ireland: Revenue increases mineral oil tax rates
On 24 August 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 187/23 on Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) rate changes. Accordingly, the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products and Electricity has been updated to reflect increases in MOT
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ASEAN Requests a Review of the Global Minimum Tax
On 19 August 2023, at the ASEAN Economic Ministers' meeting, the Chair of the ASEAN Investment Area (AIA) Council called for a review of the global minimum tax that is being implemented under Pillar Two of the OECD two-pillar international tax
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Portugal implements CbC reporting requirements
On 23 August 2023, the Portuguese government published Decree-Law No. 73/2023 in the Official Gazette, which establishes the requirements for public country-by-country (CbC) reporting by multinational enterprises (MNEs). The new rules on public
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UK updates transfer pricing documentation requirements
The United Kingdom (UK) has published the Transfer Pricing Records Regulations 2023, which updated transfer pricing documentation requirements by introducing Local file and Master file requirements. The UK has officially updated its transfer
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US: IRS publishes interest rates for the fourth quarter of 2023
On 25 August 2023, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced the interest rates for overpaid and underpaid taxes for the fourth quarter of 2023. Accordingly, the interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning 1 October
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Greece: AADE announces decision remain unchanged interest rates for late and undue tax payment
On 9 August 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) issued Decision A.1121 of 3 August 2023. Greece has opted to keep the existing interest rates for late tax payments and the refund of improperly paid taxes intact, despite an upward
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UK: Statistics on Creative Industries Tax Relief
On 24 August 2023 HMRC published updated statistics for creative industries tax relief, showing that GBP 1.66 billion was paid out in tax relief for creative industries in 2021/22. The increase was due mainly to a significant rise in the amount of
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Ireland: Revenue issued new guidance on R&D tax credit
On 21 August 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 185/23 on research and development (R&D) corporation tax credit. Accordingly, Revenue released a new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 29-02-03A. This manual provides information about how to
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On 18 August 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced its initiative to launch a paperless process for filing tax returns. IRS states that taxpayers will have the option to go paperless for IRS correspondence by 2024 filing season, IRS to
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Germany: Government approves draft law to implement EU Pillar 2 directive
On 16 August 2023, the German government approved a proposed bill concerning the adoption of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523, which aims to establish a universal minimum taxation standard for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups and sizeable
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