OECD: Global Forum issues peer reviews on tax transparency and information exchange
On 16 July 2018 the OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes published peer review reports assessing the level of compliance by seven countries with the international standard on tax transparency and
See MorePlatform for Collaboration on Tax: taxation of offshore indirect transfers
On 16 July 2018 the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) published a new draft of its toolkit on the taxation of offshore indirect transfers of assets. The PCT was set up by the IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank at the request of the G20 of countries
See MoreCanada: CRA publishes 2017 APA Program Report
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published an annual report on its APA program since the 2001 to 2002 fiscal year. Since 2016, the annual report has been based on a calendar year, whereas the previous annual reports were based on a fiscal year.
See MoreCanada: NRA announces successful first round of CbC report exchanges
The Minister of National Revenue Agency (NRA) has announced that Canada has completed its first round of CbC report exchanges successfully. In this way, Canada has automatic access to more information and data that will allow the Canada Revenue
See MoreU.S. and Indonesia sign an agreement on the exchange of CbC reports
According to an IRS announcement on its website, the competent authorities of the U.S. and Indonesia have concluded an arrangement on the exchange of Country-by-Country Reports. The competent authority arrangement (CAA) for exchange of
See MoreChina declares tax incentive for small enterprises
State Administration of Taxation (SAT) of China has published Circular 77/2018 to extend the tax incentive for small and low-profit enterprises. The incentive provides for a 50% reduction in taxable income with a reduced tax rate of 20%. From
See MoreBrazil clarifies CFC rule regarding exemption for oil and natural gas industry
Private Ruling 4,020/2018 concerning the exemption under CFC rules for profits acquire by the oil and gas industry was published in the Official Gazette on 19th June 2018. The Decision clarifies that the tax exemption of the profits realized is
See MoreAustralia: New guidelines for Local and Master file for 2018
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published Local file instructions 2018 and Local file/master file 2018 to provide guidance for taxpayers to comply. The local file must be electronically lodged in the approved form (an XML file generated
See MoreEcuador: SRI revises deadline to submit tax compliance report
The tax authority of Ecuador (SRI) issued a resolution to extend the deadline for filing the tax compliance report from 1 July 2018 to 28 July 2018, based on the ninth digit of tax identification
See MorePeru: Tax administration issues resolution regarding master file and CbC reporting requirements
The tax administration (Superintendencia Nacional de Administración Tributaria, SUNAT) issued Resolution 163-2018/SUNAT (the Resolution) on 29 June 2018 which was published in the Official Gazette. The Resolution sets out the rules for preparing
See MoreItaly : Law Decree entered into force following its publication
Italy Published Law Decree No. 87 of 12 July 2018 was entered into force following its publication in Official Gazette No. 161 of 13 July 2018. Details of the tax measures are summarized below: Regarding Incentives: Under article 7 of the Law
See MoreAustralia: ATO publishes draft guidance on transfer pricing issues
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued Draft Schedule 2 to Practical Compliance Guideline (PCG) 2017/1 ATO compliance approach to transfer pricing issues related to centralized operating models involving procurement, marketing, sales and
See MoreColombia updates late payment interest rate for July 2018
According to Administrative Regulation 0820 of 2018, the effective monthly interest rate for late payment of taxes has been set at 28.05% and valid from 1 to 31 July
See MoreHungary presents new tax package for 2019
The government of Hungary presented a new tax package on 19 June 2018 for corporate and business tax. The changes of taxes are as follows: The deduction allowance for investment in start-ups will be capped at HUF 20 million; A deduction for
See MorePeru: Tax administration clarifies the exchange rate applicable to capital gains arising from the transfer of shares
On 3 November 2017, the tax Administration in Peru issued report no. 039-2017-SUNAT/7T0000, clarifying the exchange rate applicable to capital gains arising from the transfer of shares. The report refers to a transaction as part of which a
See MoreIndia: CBDT publishes guidance on appropriate use of CbC reports
On 27 June 2018, the central board of direct taxes (CBDT) released Instruction No. 02/2018 to provide guidance on the appropriate use of CbC (Country-by-Country reports) reports. In 2015, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
See MoreBrazil: Government sanctioned guidance regarding new tax incentives for automotive sector
On 5th July 2018 government sanctioned guidance (Provisional Measure 843/18 (PM 843)) that initiates a new tax incentive program for the automotive sector. According to the program the following main tax incentives for a five-year period, which may
See MorePakistan: FBR extends tax amnesty scheme period to 31 July 2018
On 7 July 2018, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approved an extension in tax amnesty scheme till 31 July 2018. Previously an ordinance was sent to the president of Pakistan for approval of the extension. The deadline for filing amnesty
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