China: New changes of TP regulations
SAT Bulletin No. 42 published on July 13, 2016 has replaced the existing transfer pricing documentation regulations in Circular Guoshuifa No. 2, known as Circular 2. As per Bulletin 42, two parties will be considered related if they have “other
See MoreMalaysia: Thin capitalization rules deferred till 2018
The Ministry of Finance has issued a noticed on 30 December, 2015, regarding the effective date of the Income Tax (Thin Capitalization) Rules. The Rules has been deferred to till 2018 and will take effect from 1 January
See MoreGhana: New Income Tax Act from January 2016
Ghana's new Income Tax Act (No. 896 of 2015) will come into force on January 1, 2016. It is intended to improve tax compliance and administration and broaden the country's income tax base by rationalizing tax breaks. A number of significant changes
See MoreChina: SAT is Seeking Public Comments on Consultation Draft for Implementing Special Tax Adjustments
On 17 September 2015, China’s State Administration of Taxation released a consultation draft circular concerning implementation measures for special tax adjustments that would replace the existing Guoshuifa No. 2 (Circular 2). Now the SAT is
See MoreSpain: Modified legislation on transfer pricing published
On 28 November 2014, Laws 26/2014 and 27/2014, which modify the most important Spanish tax laws were published in the Spanish Official Gazette. This new legislation will generally come into force on 1 January 2015. This new legislation modified in
See MorePortugal: Necessary requirements for Financial Services
In Portugal, a restrictions on the deduction of interest has announced that effects from 2013. Net financial costs are only deductible up to the higher of EUR 1 million (EUR 3 million before 1 January 2014) or 30% of profit before depreciation, net
See MoreGreece- Transfer Pricing Requirements regarding Financial Services and APA
The following requirements relative to financial services and Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) are described below: Financial Services: Financial services must follow the arm's length principle. It should also be noted that interest is deductible
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