Malaysia publishes tax audit frameworks including petroleum, finance and insurance
On 1 May 2022, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (“MIRB”) published three tax audit frameworks including tax audit framework for petroleum and finance-insurance. Audit Framework for tax and petroleum replacing the previous versions which
See MoreIMF Report Comments on the Economic Situation in Portugal
On 16 May 2022 the IMF published a report following discussions with Portugal under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Following a deep recession during the pandemic the economy has begun to recover. The economy was hit harder than
See MoreAustralia: Eligibility criteria for reduced tax rate
On 12 May 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a guide to help a corporate entity determine if it is eligible for the reduced company tax rate of 25%. These include companies, corporate unit trusts and public
See MoreEU: European Commission Proposes Tax Allowance for Equity
On 11 May 2022 the European Commission put forward proposals for a tax allowance that would reduce the current tax advantage for debt over equity. This allowance would be designed to encourage businesses to access more equity financing and reduce
See MoreAustria publishes guidance on MAP procedures under DTAs, MLI, and EU Laws
On 6 May 2022, the Ministry of Finance issued new guidelines on mutual agreement and arbitration procedures (MAP) under the Austrian double taxation agreements, the EU Arbitration Convention, the BEPS Multilateral Instrument (MLI), and the EU Tax
See MoreCzech Republic: Supreme Court makes a decision of a TP case on related party transaction
Recently, the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) held in judgment 7 Afs 398/2019 – 49 of a transfer pricing (TP) case that tax administrators may assess additional tax based on overall profitability not just for related-party transactions, but
See MoreTaiwan announces net profit rate reduction for companies affected by COVID-19
On 9 May 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has announced that net profit rate is reduced for companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate is reduced by 20% for companies which net operating income was reduced of at least 30% in 2021
See MoreLuxembourg: Tax Authorities updates guidance on DAC6
On 4 May 2022, the Luxembourg Tax Authorities has updated guidelines concerning the mandatory disclosure and exchange of cross-border tax arrangements (DAC6) as per Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 of 25 May 2018. The guidance mainly covers
See MoreBulgaria releases updated guidelines on CIT
On 11 May 2022, the National Revenue Agency released an updated version of the 2022 Corporate Tax Handbook. The publication contains an overview of the applicable rules in the Corporate Income Tax
See MoreBelgium declares CIT return filing Deadline for tax year 2022
On 9 May 2022, the Federal Public Service Finance (SPF) of Belgium has issued a Notice declaring that the corporate income tax (CIT) return submission deadline is 17 October 2022 for the fiscal years ending from 31 December 2021 to 28
See MoreIndia: CBDT issues guidelines on Investment Funds tax incentives
On 9 May 2022, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Circular No. 9 of 2022, which provides a set of guidance on the provisions (clause (23FE) of Section 10) of the Income Tax Act that exempt sovereign wealth funds (SWF) and pension funds
See MorePortugal extends the corporate income tax return deadline
Recently, the Portuguese government has provided a brief extension to the corporate income tax return deadline for the 2021 fiscal year. Typically the deadline is 31 May 2022, for taxpayers with a fiscal year that follows the calendar year. The new
See MoreTaiwan extends filing deadline for 2021 income tax return to 30 June 2022
On 4 May 2022, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has extended the deadline for filing income tax return for the tax year 2021 from 31 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension is applicable for both personal income tax
See MoreUK: Research on Benefits of Money Service Businesses
On 9 May 2022 the UK government published the results of research commissioned by HMRC to understand the economic and social benefits of the Money Service Business (MSB) sector in the UK. MSBs are businesses that allow customers to send money,
See MoreIMF Report Considers Fiscal Policy in Denmark
On 9 May 2022 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Denmark under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The economic recovery is likely to continue in Denmark, with the lifting of restrictions introduced during the
See MoreRussia clarifies the criteria for transfer pricing controlled transactions
On 26 April 2022, the Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Service (FTS) published a Guidance Letter 03-12-12/1/37761 clarifying the criteria for qualifying transactions as controlled for transfer pricing purposes. The letter states that taxpayers
See MoreCanada: Government invites feedbacks on draft legislation regarding hybrid mismatches
On 29 April 2022, the Finance Department published a draft legislation proposals that would address hybrid mismatch arrangements, which are used primarily by multinational enterprises to avoid paying their fair share of tax, as committed to in
See MoreWorld Tax Brief: May 2022
ArgentinaPayment of tax: On 30 March 2022, the Federal Public Revenue Administration published a General Resolution which extends payment facilities for small and medium enterprises that is taxpayer’s preferential installment terms and interest
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