OECD: Plenary Meeting of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS
On 6 October 2022 the 14th plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) was attended by delegates from more than 135 countries and jurisdictions. The meeting heard that substantial progress has been
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Germany: Government publishes a draft bill for public CbC reporting
On 30 September 2022, the German Federal Ministry of Justice published draft legislation for the implementation of EU public country-by-country (CbC) reporting Directive 2021/2101 as regards the disclosure of income tax information by certain
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Transfer Pricing Brief: October 2022
Armenia Compliance with BEPS standards: 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
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Lithuania: MoF announces reduced interest rate on deferred tax payment
On 27 September 2022, the Lithuanian Ministry of Finance (MoF) published the Order No.1K-325 providing a reduced interest rate on deferred payment (tax loan agreements) of taxes and fines for administrative offenses. Usually, it is equal to 0.01%
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Puerto Rico extends tax returns and payment deadline due to Hurricane Fiona
On 27 September 2022, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (PRTD) issued Administrative Determination No. 22-08 extending the due date for income tax returns and tax payments due to Hurricane Fiona. The PRTD extends the tax returns deadline until
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OECD: Digital Services to Support SMEs
During the plenary meeting of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) held from 28 to 30 September 2022, a report was released with the title: Digital Services: Supporting SMEs to Get Tax Right. The report is one of a series that are planned,
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UK: Growth Plan to address high energy costs and inflation
On 23 September 2022 the UK government announced a series of measures aiming to boost economic growth. Corporation tax The planned rise in corporation tax is cancelled, so the rate of corporation tax will remain at 19%. The Annual
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OECD: Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement Manual
The Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (BAPA) Manual issued by the Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) on 28 September 2022 was formulated after considering answers to surveys of jurisdictions, competent authorities and the advisory group Business at
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OECD: Tax Administration 3.0 and the Digital Identification of Taxpayers
During the plenary meeting of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) held from 28 to 30 September, a report was released looking at the state of maturity of the use of digital identities within tax administrations. This was one of a number
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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
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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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