EU announces public consultation on CbC reporting templates, formats
The European Commission (EC) initiated a public consultation regarding a standardised template and electronic formats for public country-by-country (CbC) reports on 1 August, 2024. Under this initiative, large multinational corporations operating
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India releases clarifications on new capital gains regime proposed in union budget 2024
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify details of the new capital gains regime outlined in the Union Budget 2024 On 24 July 2024. These clarifications come in the wake of proposed
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Ireland: Revenue issues eBrief on updated interest charges for late tax payments
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 198/24, detailing updated guidelines for charging interest on late payments of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and other taxes on 15 July 2024. Revenue supports voluntary compliance by
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Colombia proposes updates to electronic invoicing rules
Colombia's National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) has issued a draft resolution aimed at updating and expanding the electronic invoicing system on 9 July 2024. The proposed changes would amend Resolution 165 of 2023, focusing on electronic
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Saudi Arabia revises customs duties to boost national industries
Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister, who also chairs the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA), issued Minister of Finance Resolution No. (1-88-1446) on 15 July 2024. The resolution, now in effect, amends customs duty rates on certain goods,
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Portugal appoints committee to revamp tax procedures
As part of tax measures introduced by Portugal’s 24th constitutional government, the Portuguese Minister of Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, on 25 July 2024, established a Commission tasked with reviewing and proposing a comprehensive reform of
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Malaysia updates e-invoicing guidance, confirms implementation timeline
Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) has published updated Guidance and FAQs on 19 July, 2024, regarding its upcoming B2B e-Invoicing system. This follows after IRBM released updates regarding electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) on 28 June,
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OECD publishes Secretary General’s report to G20
The Secretary General of OECD, on 24 July 2024, released its report titled, ‘OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’. It was published on 25 July, 2024, ahead of their third meeting which was held
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UAE: FTA issues tax bulletin for natural persons
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has published a Basic Tax Information Bulletin, in which it provided clarifications about the scenarios where natural persons may be subject to corporate tax. According to the FTA’s bulletin, natural persons are
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G20: Future of Pillar One hangs in the balance at Rio de Janeiro
Negotiations regarding the future of OECD Pillar One Amount A are taking place at this week's G20 finance leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro, discussions have now extended beyond the 30 June, 2024, deadline. This latest round of talks are aimed to
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Taiwan-South Korea tax treaty takes effect January 2024, Taiwan’s 35th ADTA
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has announced that the new income tax treaty with South Korea, which came into effect on 27 December 2023, will be applicable from 1 January 2024. The National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance
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Singapore publishes updated e-tax guide on GST for exports
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published an updated version of its e-Tax guide on GST exports on 8 July, 2024 . This e-Tax Guide details the various circumstances and documentary requirements for which a supply of goods can
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Argentina publishes new reform laws and regularisation regimesÂ
Argentina has published new reform laws - Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines ("Ley de Bases y Puntos de Partida para la Libertad de los Argentinos") and the Law of Palliative and Relevant Fiscal Measures ("Ley de Medidas
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Brazil: Congress approves bill for major tax reforms
Brazil's lower house of Congress, on 10 July 2024, passed legislation to overhaul the tax system. This follows after lawmakers demanded Brazil implement major tax reforms to improve productivity by simplifying Brazil's complicated taxation
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South Africa clarifies energy efficiency savings deduction
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released an updated Interpretation Note 95 (Issue 3) on the deduction for energy efficiency savings dated 4 July, 2024, providing guidance on the deduction for energy efficiency savings under section
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Italy approves decree for reforming tax collection systemÂ
Italy’s Council of Ministers announced, on 3 July 2024, that it passed the Legislative Decree for reforming the tax collection system. It was passed after consultation with the relevant parliamentary commissions under Law No. 111 of 9 August
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Nigeria passes new withholding tax regimeÂ
Nigeria’s federal government passed a new withholding tax regime on Tuesday, 2 July 2024, following the country’s ongoing efforts to reform its fiscal and taxation system. These changes include reduced rates for businesses with low margins and
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Malaysia publishes guidelines on tax treatment of hybrid instruments
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published guidelines on tax treatment of hybrid instruments, providing clarification about the general characteristics of hybrid instruments and how the tax treatment of distributions or profits from a
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