Chile: Circular 30 regarding administrative interpretation published
A Circular 30 of the tax administration (Servicio de Impuestos Internos, SII) about SII's administrative interpretation concerning amendments introduced by Law 20,780 to the Income Tax Law and specifically, it contains the new article 41 G on CFC
See MoreUK: Government to deliver second budget for 2015
The UK government has indicated that a second set of budget proposals will be announced on 8 July 2015. This follows the recent election of 7 May 2015. The budget would clarify the expected government expenditure reductions and how they are to be
See MoreItaly: Draft legislative decree introduces advance pricing agreement rollback provision
A draft legislative decree was approved by the Italian Government on 21 April 2015 introducing an advance pricing agreement (APA) rollback provision and provisions relating to costs of transactions with tax havens. The draft decree introduces
See MoreKyrgyz Republic: Memorandum sets out economic and financial policies for 2015 to 2018
In connection with a request for IMF support the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a memorandum setting out the economic and financial policies for 2015 to 2018. This includes the aim of reducing the operational balance by increasing tax revenues and
See MoreUganda: IMF holds discussions on economic and fiscal policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a press release on 14 May 2015 at the end of a visit to Uganda for discussions under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement and in connection with the fourth Policy Support Instrument (PSI)
See MoreWorld Bank publishes report on steps to a carbon future
A World Bank report entitled “Decarbonizing Development: Three Steps to a Zero Carbon Future” sets out the steps in a transition to a zero carbon future with data, examples and policy advice. The steps involved are firstly planning for the
See MoreLebanon: IMF comments on economic and fiscal policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has held consultations with Lebanon under Article IV of its articles of agreement. A press release was issued on 14 May 2015 summarizing the discussions and IMF recommendations. The short term economic outlook
See MoreLuxembourg: IMF comments on economic and fiscal policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has held consultations with Luxembourg under Article IV of its articles of agreement and issued a press release on 13 May 2015. Economic growth in Luxembourg was close to 3% in 2014 partly owing to buoyant
See MoreBosnia: IMF comments on economic and fiscal policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a concluding statement following a staff visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina for consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Although Bosnia’s economic recovery was interrupted
See MoreAustralia: Budget for 2015-2016 Includes BEPS Measures and Exposure Drafts for a New Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rule
The Government of Australia announced the 2015-2016 fiscal budget on May 12, 2015. Australia has included in the budget a country-by-country reporting requirement following the recommendation in the OECD/G20 action plan on base erosion and profit
See MoreUK: New share valuation rules for CGT
The UK tax authority HMRC has published new valuation rules in respect of the valuation of shares for capital gains tax (CGT), corporation tax and income tax purposes. The rules which apply from 6 April 2015 are in the Market Value of Shares,
See MoreDenmark: Parliament Enacts Law to Combat Tax Evasion
The Danish parliament has adopted a law proposal (L 167) that includes some of the measures agreed on in the package of proposals to combat tax evasion. The law covers the following measures: The control of foreign trusts is improved in order
See MoreThailand: IMF comments on economic and fiscal position
On 7 May 2015 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a staff report resulting from consultations with officials in Thailand under Article IV of the IMF's articles of agreement. Thailand’s growth rate has fallen behind those of its
See MoreUK: HMRC explains new VAT refund scheme for charities
The UK tax authority HMRC has issue VAT Notice 1001 giving details of the VAT rules where charities can obtain VAT refunds under legislation effective from 1 April 2015. Charities that qualify under the new rules can claim a refund of VAT on most of
See MoreCroatia: IMF reports on economic and fiscal policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a concluding statement of preliminary findings following consultations with Croatia under Article IV of its articles of agreement. In 2015 Croatia’s economy is expected to grow for the first time in
See MoreOECD Proposes Threshold for MNEs to File Country-By-Country (CbC) Report
The OECD has confirmed that all multinational enterprises (MNEs) should be required to file the Country-by-Country (CbC) report every year. MNEs with annual consolidated revenues in the immediately preceding fiscal year of less than €750 million
See MoreSri Lanka: IMF comments on economic and fiscal policy
The IMF has concluded the third Post Program Monitoring discussion with Sri Lanka and issued a press release on 5 May 2015 summarizing its findings. Sri Lanka’s GDP growth was 7.4% in2014 and is estimated to be 6.5% in 2015 and later years.
See MoreHong Kong: Government Continues Anti-Tax Evasion Measures
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the relevant enforcement authorities will continue to monitor closely measures to combat money laundering and tax evasion, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, K C Chan has
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