Cyprus: House of Representatives passed the law to implement EU ATAD
On 19 June 2020, the Cyprus Parliament adopted the law to implement the provisions EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD I) with respect to exit taxation rules, as well as, the provisions of the amending Directive (ATAD II) with respect to
See MoreOECD: Global Forum Launches Website
The Global Forum has launched a website giving an overview of worldwide progress on the implementation of global tax transparency and exchange of information standards. The Global Forum which has 161 member countries is mandated to ensure
See MoreNetherlands updates mutual agreement procedures
On 22 June 2020, the Ministry of Finance issued a decree updating the mutual agreement procedures (MAP). The decree is effective retroactively to 11 June 2020, and replaces a prior (2008) decree. The decree was updated to reflect recent
See MoreAustralia updates instructions for local file 2020
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated the instructions for local file. These instructions apply to the local file for 2020. This relates to reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2019. According to the instructions, local file
See MoreDominican Republic: DGII announces further extension of the tax filing deadlines obligations
On 21 June 2020, the Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) announced to extend the submission deadlines of tax return of both legal entities and individual until 29 July 2020 for the fiscal year closed 31 December 2019. Similarly, the DGII
See MoreUS: Supreme Court Will Not Review Ninth Circuit Decision in Altera case
On 22 June 2020 the US Supreme Court announced that it would not review the Ninth Circuit panel decision in the Altera case. The Ninth Circuit decision of 7 June 2019 that upheld the validity of US cost sharing regulations therefore still
See MorePoland: Parliament passes a law implementing ATADII & DAC 6
On 18 June 2020, the higher chamber of the parliament passed a bill implementing the rules related to hybrid mismatches with third countries (ATAD II) and completing the transposition of the DAC 6 rules in its domestic legislation. Under the
See MoreSweden: Tax Agency updates guidance on DAC6 reporting
On 18 June 2020, the Swedish Tax Agency issued updated guidance on the implementation of an EU Council Directive (EU) 2018/822, on the mandatory automatic exchange of information in relation to reportable cross-border arrangements (DAC6). The
See MoreMalaysia: IRB posts FAQs on advance pricing agreement due to coronavirus pandemic
On 16 June 2020, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board posted online FAQs on advance pricing arrangement (APA) procedures for businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The questionnaire covers the filing of new APA applications; the treatment of
See MoreAustralia: Guidance on the Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Transfer Pricing Arrangements
On 19 June 2020 the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) posted to its website guidance entitled COVID-19 economic impacts on transfer pricing arrangements. This sets out guidance for taxpayers affected by COVID-19 who are preparing transfer pricing
See MoreTaiwan: NTBSA calls for annual tax return for business suspended in tax year 2019
On 19 June 2020, National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area (NTBSA), Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has stated that profit-seeking enterprises which suspended business in the taxable year 2019 should file its annual income tax return to the tax
See MorePuerto Rico: Governor signs additional economic relief package for COVID-19
On 14 June 2020, the Puerto Rican Office of the Governor has signed Law 57-2020 "Complementary Law to Address the Effects of the Puerto Rican Economy Caused by the COVID-19 Emergency". The new legislation includes the following main tax
See MoreItaly introduces new dispute resolution mechanisms
On 10 June 2020, the Italian Government published Legislative Decree n. 49 enacting EU Directive No. 2017/1852 regarding tax dispute resolution mechanisms and in particular disputes arising from the interpretation and application of tax
See MoreGreece: Finance Ministry announces to extend the deadline of income tax return for 2019
On 18 June 2020, the Ministry of Finance announced that the deadline of income tax return 2019 is to be extended until 29 July 2020 for both individuals and legal entities. The extension was deemed necessary in order to make it easier for all
See MoreSaudi Arabia: GAZT publishes guidance on MAP
On 9 June 2020, the General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) of Saudi Arabia has published MAP Guidance (Request for Mutual Agreement Procedure –Taxpayer guidance). The purpose of this document is to set out the process through which taxpayers
See MoreKenya: National Budget for FY 2020/21
On 11 June 2020, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning, Mr. Ukur Yatani Kanacho delivered the 2020/21 Budget to the National Assembly. The summary of proposed tax measures are following: Income Tax Measures Raised
See MoreNorway: Supreme Court issues rules in favor of Shell subsidiary in transfer pricing case
On 28 May 2020, the Norwegian Supreme Court issued a ruling in a transfer pricing case between the Shell group’s Norway subsidiary, A/S Norske Shell, and the Norwegian oil taxation office. A / S Norske Shell has petroleum activities on the
See MorePakistan: Federal Budget 2020-21
On 12 June 2020, the Finance Bill 2020 was presented to the national parliament with several tax measures that would affect certain income tax, indirect tax, and customs provisions. The outlay of the budget is: Total revenues are projected at
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