Egypt: Cabinet approves the ratification of BEPS MLI
On 15 July 2020, the Egyptian Cabinet has approved a draft law for the ratification of the multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent BEPS (MLI). Egypt now has to deposit its instrument of ratification in order to
See MoreBelgium: Further proposal for digital services tax (DST)
The digital services tax (DST) was at first proposed in January 2019, but it was on hold due to the general elections. Again the proposal was reintroduced in July 2019, but was not discussed in the national parliament. An updated version of the
See MoreUK: New Financial Institution Notice Introduced
Under legislation included in the Finance Bill 2020/21 a new Financial Institution Notice (FIN) is to be used by HMRC to require financial institutions to provide relevant details about a specific taxpayer. Unlike the previous procedure the new
See MoreUK: Call for Evidence on Stamp Duty and SDRT
On 21 July 2020 the UK issued a call for evidence inviting the views of interested parties on the design of a new framework for stamp taxes on shares (STS). Comments are invited by 13 October 2020. The STS framework covers the legislation,
See MoreUK: Amendments to the Restriction on the Tax Deduction for Interest
On 21 July 2020 the UK published draft legislation to amend the limitation on the interest deduction for corporation tax. This would be part of the Finance Bill for 2020/21. The rules to limit the corporation tax deduction for interest were
See MoreCyprus amends treatment of intangible assets
On 17 July 2020, the House of Representatives of Cyprus approved a bill amending Section 9(1)(l) of the Income Tax Law (ITL) which introduced a number of changes with respect to the tax treatment of intangible assets. As per section 9(1)(l)
See MoreUK: Responses to Call for Evidence on Insurance Premium Tax
On 21 July 2020 the UK published a summary of responses to the call for evidence on changes to the insurance premium tax (IPT). The consultation asked for evidence and views on changes to the administration and collection of IPT; and on how to
See MoreUK: Tackling Disguised Remuneration Tax Avoidance
On 21 July 2020 the UK published a call for evidence on tackling disguised remuneration tax avoidance. Comments are requested by 30 September 2020. The document asks for views on the drivers of the continuing use of disguised remuneration tax
See MoreUK: Consultation on Carbon Emissions Tax
On 21 July 2020 the UK issued a consultation document in relation to the detailed operation of a carbon emissions tax. Comments are invited from interested parties by 29 September 2020. Emissions Trading System Under the withdrawal agreement
See MoreArgentina: AFIP amends traditional deadlines for TP documentation submission
On 13 July 2020, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) published General Resolution 4759/2020 of 8 July 2020, which make slight amendments in the transitional submission deadlines of the new Form F. 2668, the Transfer Pricing Study,
See MoreChile: Senate approves the ratification of BEPS MLI
On 9 July 2020, the Senate approved the ratification of multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent BEPS (MLI). After the ratification process, Chile will need to deposit its ratification instrument to bring the
See MoreDominican Republic: DGII issues notices to extend tax payment relief due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice 76-20, which provides extension of the tax payment relief previously given by Notice 36-20 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Notice 36-20 extends the tax payments by three months, which were
See MoreArgentina: AFIP announces suspension regarding tax audit, social security and customs duties
On 20 July 2020, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) published General Resolution 4766 of 20 July 2020, which provides additional postponement of the terms for inspections, assessments, appeals, reimbursements, and other procedures
See MoreVietnam: Government issues Decree increasing cap on deductible interest expenses
On 24 June 2020, the Vietnamese Government has issued Decree No. 68/2020/ND-CP amending and supplementing Clause 3, Article 8 of Decree 20/2017/ND-CP (Decree 68). On 14 July 2020, the Vietnam Ministry of Finance (MOF) has also issued Official
See MorePanama further extends tax returns filing deadline
On 16 July 2020, Panama has published Decree No. 356 in the Official Gazette regarding further extensions of certain deadlines due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Annual tax return filing deadline for the 2019 tax year was previously extended to
See MoreAustria: Finance Ministry publishes a draft guide regarding the deferment of DAC6 reporting
On 20 July 2020, the Finance Ministry opened a public consultation on a draft guidance regarding the reporting requirement of cross border arrangements (DAC6). This guide covers the definition of terms, reportable arrangements, hallmarks and main
See MoreUruguay extends additional advance payment deadline
The Directorate General of Taxation (DGI) of Uruguay has announced Resolution No. 1251/2020 of 16 July 2020 concerning additional advance payment deadline extensions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The taxpayers with taxable gross
See MoreChina reduces income tax rate for Hainan free trade port
The Chinese authorities have rolled out preferential income tax plans for companies and individuals in the southern island province of Hainan. According to a circular jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation
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