South Korea implements tax reforms including deferring UTPR to 2025
South Korea has implemented various tax changes as part of the 2024 tax reform measures passed by the parliament in late 2023. The main tax measures are: The global minimum tax (GloBE) rules have been amended, with the undertaxed payment/profit
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Argentina annuls tax collection for certain taxpayers
On 1 February 2024, Argentina released General Resolution 5482/2024, which outlines the suspension of collection lawsuits and enforced collection measures for specific groups of taxpayers. These include: micro, small, and medium enterprises
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Australia: ATO release guidance on depreciation of composite items
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the final iteration of the Taxation Ruling (TR) 2024/1, titled "Income tax: composite items - identifying the relevant depreciating asset for capital allowances". This ruling provides guidance to
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Poland postpones compulsory e-invoicing requirements
On 19 January 2024, the Ministry of Finance in Poland announced a delay in the mandatory implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (Krajowy System e-Faktur - KSeF) due to technical issues. The National e-Invoice System (KSeF), which was
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South Korea approves 2024 tax reform bill and postpones undertaxed profits rule
On December 31, 2023, South Korea implemented the 2024 Tax Reform Bill (the 2024 Tax Reform) after approval from Korea's National Assembly on 21 December 2023. The 2024 Tax Reform will take effect for fiscal years starting on or after 1 January 1,
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Ukraine approves 2024-2030 national revenue strategy with tax reforms
On 27 December 2023, the Ukrainian government approved the National Revenue Strategy 2024-2030. The strategy includes several tax reforms, among other things. The key points of the strategy are as follows: 1. Reform the simplified taxation
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Brazil passes major indirect tax reforms
On 20 December 2023, Brazil passed Constitutional Amendment No. 132 of 20 December 2023, introducing major indirect tax reforms. These reforms will replace or unify several existing indirect taxes with new tax measures. The taxes that are
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Argentina: Newly elected government announces tax reforms
On 10 December 2023, the recently elected Government took power and has announced a series of structural economic and tax measures, including a significant simplification and reduction in applicable taxes. One of the measures announced has been
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Kazakhstan’s Tax Overhaul: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About the Upcoming Reforms
On 1 September 2023, President Tokaev addressed the nation and announced a number of important tax policy considerations. To achieve its economic goals, including modernization and diversification of the economy, Kazakhstan should adjust its tax
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Kazakhstan takes legal action against companies over oil fields development
The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK) represented by the authorized body, PSA, filed a lawsuit against the operators of the Kashagan and Karachaganak fields. The reason of the lawsuit is the inclusion of unreasonable expenses by the
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Hong Kong: Tax measures proposed in 2023-24 Budget
On 22 February 2023, the Financial Secretary delivered the budget speech for 2023-24 proposing the following tax measures. The Secretary proposed a one-off reduction of profits tax, salaries tax and tax under personal assessment for the year of
See MoreCanada: Bill-19 receives its first reading to implement some measures of Budget 2022
On 28 April 2022, Bill C-19, introduced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, was received its first reading for implementing some measures of Budget 2022. Some highlighting points are given below: Government banned foreign
See MoreUruguay revises list of low or no tax jurisdictions
On 21 February 2022, Uruguay has published DGI Resolution No. 223/022, which updates the list of low or no tax jurisdictions and regimes, with effect from same date. According to the Resolution No. 223/022 the updated list includes 36
See MoreRussia: Restaurants businesses will be exempt from VAT
On 17 February 2022, the State Duma published Guidance Letter No. 03-07-07/1908 and proposed that public catering companies are exempt from VAT under certain conditions. Accordingly, the companies involved in this project will be exempt from VAT
See MoreVietnam proposes incentive package for 2022
On 4 January 2022, the Government has proposed a package on reduction and exemption of tax and land use fees worth VND 64 trillion (US$2.81 billion) for 2022 with an aim to facilitate post-pandemic recovery and socio-economic development in 2022 and
See MoreBulgaria: Government imposes penalty for late application of tax treaty relief
On 18 November 2020, parliament passed amendments to the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code at first reading, which aims to ensure the payment of withholding tax on cross-border payments and the effectiveness of tax control in the event of
See MoreMalta: Finance Minister presents Budget for 2020
On 19 October 2020, the Minister for Finance, Edward Scicluna presented the Budget for 2021 to the Parliament. The budget has no tax increases. The key measures regarding tax and incentives are as follows: The tax refund check will be
See MoreEl Salvador: Ministry of Finance publishes tax haven list for 2021
On 14 September 2020, the Ministry of Finance has released General Guide DG-02/2020 including the list of jurisdictions and territories that are considered tax havens for tax purposes for the 2021 fiscal year. The list includes the low and no tax
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