South Africa deposits ratification instrument for MLI
On 30 September 2022, South Africa deposited its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral Convention on the Implementation of Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). The MLI will come into effect for
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Belgium declares deadline for filing Local file forms
Belgian tax authority has declared the deadline for filing Local file forms (275LF) is 17 October 2022. The submission of a Local file is required for Belgian companies and permanent establishments (PEs) that meet at least one of three
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Ireland: Revenue updates guide to exchange of information under DAC6
On 26 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 175/22 on Guide to Exchange of Information. Accordingly. Tax and Duty Manual Part 35-01-01a (the Guide) under Council Directive 2011/16/EU, Ireland’s double taxation agreements and
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Greece amends corresponding adjustment provisions for Transfer Pricing
On 23 September 2022, Greece published Law No. 4972/2022 in the Official Gazette containing various tax measures including transfer pricing. The law amends an existing provision on transfer pricing adjustments upwards to provide for corresponding
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Pakistan: FBR extends the date of filing Income Tax Returns
On 30 September 2022, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued Circular No. 16 of 2022 and extended the date of filing income tax returns for the tax year 2022. According to the circular, the FBR extended the date for annual return filing up to 31
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Ireland: Finance Minister presents the Budget 2023
On 27 September 2022, Paschal Donohoe, the Finance Minister of Ireland announced the Budget 2023. The main tax measures proposed in budget 2023 include: Income Tax An increase of €3,200 in the income tax standard rate cut-off point for all
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Poland increases late payment interest rates in seventh time
On 20 September 2022, the Polish Ministry of Finance published the increased interest rates on tax arrears as well as on the late payment. This is the 7th time; Poland increases the rate in 2022. Accordingly, the standard rate is increased from
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidelines for phased payment arrangements (PPA)
On 21 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 174/22 on Instalment Arrangements. Accordingly, the Tax and Duty Manual - Guidelines for Phased Payment Arrangements (PPA) - has been updated. This Guideline outlines Revenue’s
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Armenia: Parliament approves a bill to ratify BEPS MLI
On 14 September 2022, the Armenian Parliament (National Assembly) approved draft Bill No. K-294 for ratifying the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). On 7 June 2017, Armenia signed the agreement
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Hong Kong: BEPS MLI enters into force
On 16 September 2022, OECD has published the update list of signatories and parties to the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). Accordingly, MLI entered into force for
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OECD: Impact of the International Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation
On 22 September 2022 the OECD published an impact assessment of the International Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation, based on an assessment carried out in 2021. The assessment looked at the impact on tax officials and on national tax
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Switzerland suspends tax information exchange arrangement with Russia
On 22 September 2022, the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) of Switzerland published a notification declaring the suspension of exchange of tax information with Russia. The temporary suspension applies to all types of tax information
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Netherlands presents tax plan for 2023
On 20 September 2022, the Dutch Budget for 2023 was presented with the tax plan for 2023. The key tax measures of the tax plan for 2023 are following: Increasing in the lower corporate income tax rate from 15% to 19% and the 25.8% headline CIT
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Bulgaria Deposits Instrument of Ratification for MLI
On 16 September 2022, Bulgaria deposited its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral Convention on the Implementation of Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). The Convention will enter into force in relation to Bulgaria on 1
See MoreUkraine clarifies procedures for completing report on controlled transaction
On 19 September 2022, the State Tax Service (STS) of Ukraine clarified the procedure for filling and completeness of submission of report on controlled transactions. STS reminds that in accordance with requirements of Article 39 of the Tax Code,
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OECD: Public Consultation on Amount A of Pillar One
On 12 September 2022 the OECD held a public consultation on the progress report on Pillar One that was released on 11 July 2022 with a request for comments by 19 August 2022. There is currently a deadline of mid-2023 for signing the multilateral
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OECD: Latest Edition of Tax Policy Reforms
On 21 September 2022 the OECD published the latest edition of Tax Policy Reforms: OECD and Selected Partner Economies. This is an annual publication providing comparative information on tax reforms in a number of countries. The latest report looks
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Russia: CBR cuts interest rate again
On 16 September 2022, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) adopted a decision to cut the key interest rate from 8.0% to 7.5%. The key interest rate is used for the purposes of calculating interest deductions and late payment interest on overdue
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