Argentina: Tax ruling on BEPS Action 5 minimum standard
On 30 May 2019, the Argentine tax authority published General Resolution No. 4497 (GR 4497/2019) in the official gazette amending the binding ruling (as established by Article 4 of Law No. 11,683) regulations, which adapts the Argentine tax
See MoreBelgium updates EU directive on tax dispute resolution
Belgium has published the Law of 2 May 2019, which transposes Council Directive (EU) 2017/1852 of 10 October 2017 on tax dispute resolution mechanisms in the European Union. The directive lays down rules on a mechanism to resolve
See MoreArgentina enacts law on knowledge-based economy
Argentina has published Law 27,506 in the official gazette enacting Decree No. 408/2019 , establishing promotional regime on tax benefits for the Knowledge Economy. The purpose of the law is to the promote of the country’s knowledge-based and
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for FY 2019/2020
On 13 June 2019, Philip Mpango, the Finance Minister of Tanzania, presented the Budget for financial year (FY) 2019/2020 to the National Assembly. The finance minister said that total domestic revenue including Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
See MoreUganda: MoF presents 2019/20 Budget
On 13 June 2019, Matia Kasaija, the Uganda's Ministry of Finance (MoF) presented the Budget for 2019/20 to the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. On that day, Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2019 was also enacted which was presented in the
See MorePakistan presents Budget for FY 2019-20
On 11 June 2019, the Finance Minister has presented the budget for the financial year (FY)2019/2020 to the parliament. The finance minister said that the total federal revenue was estimated at Rp6.717 trillion, 19% more than the previous year's
See MoreArgentina: AFIP modifies transfer pricing local compliance obligations
On 10 June 2019, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) published General Resolution No. 4502 in the official gazette amending transfer pricing local compliance obligations. The resolution overruled some information including
See MoreNigeria: TP returns due on 30 June
It’s a reminder for the companies with a 31 December year-end required to file a transfer pricing (TP) return by 30 June 2019. Pursuant to the Transfer Pricing Regulations of 2018, existing companies with financial year-end of 31 December 2018
See MorePanama implements CbC reporting requirements
On 27 May 2019, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama published Executive Decree No. 46 in the official gazette. The decree was issued regarding implementation of country-by-country (CbC) reporting with following
See MoreCzech Republic: Ministry of Finance releases latest guidance on transfer pricing
On 31 May 2019, Czech Ministry of Finance published Guidance GFR D-34 on the application of international standards to the taxation of related party transactions. The guidance replaces existing Guidance D-332. Together with this new guidance,
See MoreSouth Africa issues draft explanatory memorandum on TLAB
The South African National Treasury has published Draft Explanatory Memorandum on the initial batch of the 2019 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) on 10 June 2019 to cover specific provisions that require additional consultation, and is
See MorePeru: SUNAT publishes new tax guidance on indirect transfers for entities
On 4 June 2019, the Peruvian tax authority (SUNAT) published new guidance (Informe No. 046-2019-SUNAT/7T0000) for the determination of the market value of shares in relation to the rules for the taxation of the indirect transfers of shares in
See MoreBangladesh: Budget proposal for FY 2019-20
Today, Mr. Mustafa Kamal, the finance minister of Bangladesh has tabled the budget in parliament which has a size of Tk. 523,190 crore. This budget is the country's 48th since its independence. This year, the government is expecting GDP growth
See MoreWorld Tax Brief: June 2019
Puerto Rico Incentives-Industry/manufacturing: On 14 May 2019, Governor of Puerto Rico signed the Senate Bill 1147 (the Opportunity Zones Development Act), offering tax incentives for investments in qualifying Opportunity Zones. The act
See MoreWTO issues 2019 annual report
On 4 June 2019 the World Trade Organisation (WTO) published its annual report covering developments in 2018 and early 2019. The period was characterised by growing trade tension and economic uncertainty. A deceleration in economic activity led
See MorePhilippines: BIR clarifies certain issues on Tax Amnesty
On 31 May 2019, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has published Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 57-2019 clarifying certain issues on tax amnesty. This circular is issued to address the frequently-asked questions regarding the tax
See MoreOECD: Report to the G20 Finance Ministers on International Tax
On 10 June 2019 the OECD published its report on international tax to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. The report set out progress made on international tax issues. Taxation of the Digital Economy In January 2019 the
See MorePanama updates form for related-party transactions
In Panama, an information return (Form 930) on the transactions conducted with related parties resident abroad should be filed within six months of the close of the fiscal year. The taxpayers, whose transactions with related parties that took place
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