Japan: For 2013 tax reform proposals
The Tax Commission of Japan has submitted 2013 tax reform proposal on January 29, 2013 upon approval by the Cabinet. The suggested reform will be submitted to the Diet during February 2013 for consideration. The proposed main changes are summarized
See MoreChile: New Transfer Pricing Compliance Requirement
A new transfer pricing compliance requirement has been introduced in Chile by Resolution No. 14 of 2013. According to the new rule Chilean taxpayers are required to file a Transfer Pricing Annual Informative Return (‘TP Return’) for calendar
See MoreAustralia: New Transfer Pricing Legislation
On 13 February 2013, the Federal Government introduced legislation on 13 February containing new Australian Transfer Pricing Laws. These are largely consistent with the Exposure Draft (ED), released in November 2012. The new enactment adjusts
See MoreRussia: Amendments to Tax Code regarding corporate property tax
Russian Federal Law No. 202-FZ, issued on November 29, 2012, amended the Tax Code by introducing additional exemptions from corporate property tax. From January 1, 2013, the categories of assets not subject to corporate property tax include movable
See MorePhilippines: New Transfer Pricing Regulations
The Philippines’ Secretary of Finance issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 02-2013 – the transfer pricing regulations – on 23 January 2013, which became effective from 9 February 2013. The new regulations provide guidance in applying the
See MoreNetherlands: New income tax allowances and tax rates for 2013 published
The 2013 income tax rates and allowances which apply at the BES Islands were published In the Official Gazette of 5 February 2013, Decree No. DB 20103-38M of 30 January 2013. For the year 2013 the tax rate for income from a substantial interest is
See MoreKorean government releases revised tax reforms enforcement ordinance
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance (MOSF) on 17 January 2013 announced that the revised tax reforms enforcement decree would be released in mid-February. This decree will provide for the enforcement of amendments made to a number of tax laws,
See MoreIndia: General Anti-Avoidance Rule For 2014
The General Anti –Avoidance Rule (GAAR) of India had been scheduled to be implemented from April 2014. After further consultation the provisions will however now come into effect from April 1, 2016 and these provisions would be used to target only
See MoreNew Tax fraud prevention Law enters into force in Spain
The new criminal code was introduced by Organic Law 7/2012, published in the Official Gazette on 28 December 2012. The code entered into force on 17 January 2013 with respect to transparency and fighting criminal tax and social security
See MoreGreece: New Transfer Pricing Documentation Rules
The Greek Parliament passed Income Tax amendments in January 2013 which changes to the transfer pricing provisions have been included. In Greece’s income tax law Article 39 and 39A have been repealed by new measures. According to the amendments
See MoreAzerbaijan: Exemption of interest from individual income tax on savings deposits
The Parliament of Azerbaijan approved Law No. 542-IVD on 28 December 2012. According to this law interest paid on saving deposits of individuals in banks and other credit institutions is exempt from individual income tax for the period of one year.
See MorePhilippines: Transfer Pricing Regulations
On 23 January 2013, the Philippines Secretary of Finance issued transfer pricing regulations (Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 02-2013). The regulations provide guidance for applying the arm’s length principle for pricing in related-party transactions
See MorePortugal: New withholding tax rates
The Official Gazette of Portugal published Order 796-B/2013 of the Ministry of Finance on 14 January 2013. Order 796-B/2013 approved the new withholding tax tables for personal income tax. The new withholding tax rates are applicable to employment
See MoreEcuador: New transfer pricing reporting requirements
The Internal Revenue Service of Ecuador published Resolution NAC-DGERCGC13-00011 on 24 January 2013. Resolution NAC-DGERCGC13-00011 modifies Resolution NAC-DGER2008-0464 on transfer pricing reporting requirements. According to Resolution
See MoreLithuania: Introduces new immovable Property Tax rates for 2013
Lithuanian new immovable property tax rates were introduced by the municipalities from 1 January 2013. The new rates vary from 0.3% to 3% of the taxable value of the property, whereas previously the immovable property tax rates were between 0.3% and
See MoreSlovakia: Amendments to the Income Tax Act
Slovakia's Parliament has passed legislation raising corporate and personal taxes from the beginning of 2013. The rate of corporate income tax would increase to 23% from 19%. Dividends paid out of profits generated before 1 January 2004 are subject
See MorePakistan: the FBR issues a Circular clarifying withholding tax provisions
The Pakistan Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (ITO) was amended by Finance Act 2012 to consolidate all withholding tax provisions regarding non-residents. The Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued Circular No. 1(31)/WHT/2012 dated 16 November 2012
See MoreImportant tax amendments in Greece in 2013
A very important tax amendment has been passed by Greece’s Parliament regarding income and corporate tax. In the new tax bill the corporate income tax rate has been increased from 20% to 26% in 2013. But the good news is the reduction of the
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