Cyprus deposits MLI ratification instrument
The OECD announced that Cyprus deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 23 January 2020. Cyprus also submitted its MLI
See MoreIceland: MLI enters into force
On 1 January 2020, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for Iceland. On 26 September 2019, Iceland deposited its instrument of ratification for
See MoreChile: Chamber of Deputies approves ratification of BEPS MLI
On 9 January 2020, the Chamber of Deputies approved a Bill for the ratification of the multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent BEPS (MLI). The Chile now has to deposit its instrument of ratification in order to
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates MAP guidance for BEPS MLI
The Revenue has recently released eBrief No. 223/19 entitled Tax and Duty Manual Part 35-02-08 on amended MAP guidelines to implement for the ratification of the multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent BEPS
See MoreLuxembourg transposes EU Directive on Dispute Resolution
On 23 December 2019, Luxembourg publishes Law of 20 December 2019 transposing EU Tax Dispute Resolution Directive (2017/1852) into domestic law. The directive includes measures to ensure effective resolution of disputes concerning the
See MoreSaudi Arabia publishes rules for Tax Dispute Resolution Committee
On 3 January 2020, Saudi Arabia has published Royal Decree No. 26040 in the official gazette clarifying rules for Tax Dispute Resolution Committee (TDRC). The Decree explains the timelines which should be followed when appealing an assessment to
See MoreDenmark: MLI enters into force
On 1 January 2020, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for Denmark. On 30 September 2019, Denmark deposited its instrument of ratification for the
See MoreGermany gazettes a law implementing EU directive on tax dispute resolution mechanism
On 12 December 2019, the German Official Gazette published a law implementing EU directive on tax dispute resolution providing a uniform mechanism to address tax treaty disputes among EU member states that meets the BEPS Action 14 minimum
See MoreEstonia: President signs a Law to ratify BEPS MLI
On 13 December 2019, Estonian President has signed a law for ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). On 4 December 2019, the Parliament ratified the MLI. Estonia must now deposit
See MoreIndonesia: Tax dispute resolution peer review report
On 28 November 2019 the OECD published a stage 1 peer review report commenting on Indonesia’s compliance with the minimum standard on tax dispute resolution under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The
See MoreRussia: Tax Dispute Resolution Peer Review
On 28 November 2019 the OECD published a stage 1 peer review report on the Russian Federation’s compliance with the minimum standard on tax dispute resolution under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The
See MoreChina: Tax dispute resolution peer review report
On 28 November 2019 the OECD published a stage 1 peer review report commenting on China’s compliance with the minimum standard on tax dispute resolution under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The
See MoreBrazil: Tax Dispute Resolution Peer Review Report
On 28 November 2019 the OECD published a stage 1 peer review report on Brazil’s compliance with the minimum standard on tax dispute resolution under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The peer review report
See MoreCanada: BEPS multilateral instrument (MLI) enters into force
On 1 December 2019, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for Canada. On 29 August 2019, Canada deposited its ratification instrument for
See MoreEU tax dispute resolution directive enters into force in Latvian domestic law
On 22 October 2019, the Law of 17 October 2019 on amendments to the Law on Taxes and Duties has been published in the Latvian official gazette, which provides for the implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2017/1852 of 10 October 2017. The
See MorePoland publishes a law implementing EU directive on dispute resolution and new provisions on APAs
On 14 November 2019, Poland published the Law of 26 October 2019 on resolution of disputes over double taxation and the execution of advance pricing agreements (the “Act”), which generally entered into force on 29 November 2019. The law
See MoreItaly publishes Law 117 to implement EU Directives
On 4 October 2019, Italy has published Law No. 117 in the Official Gazette, approving the legislative decrees for the implementation of several EU Directives. The Directives will be consulted on by parliament but do not require further approval
See MorePortugal legislates EU Directive on Dispute Resolution
On 19 September 2019, the Portuguese Official Gazette published a Law no. 120/2019, the new law establishes dispute settlement mechanisms involving the competent authorities of Portugal and other Member States of the European Union as a result of
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