Austria implements the Mandatory Disclosure Rules
On 22 October 2019, the government of Austria officially published the EU-Mandatory Disclosure Act implementing the European Union (EU) Directive on the mandatory disclosure and exchange of cross-border tax arrangements (DAC6). Under DAC6,
See MoreSlovenia publishes amendments to the CITA in the Official Gazette
On 5 November 2019, the Slovenian government published the amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act (CITA) in the Official Gazette.
See MoreMexico: Congress approves tax reform package for 2020
On 30 October 2019, Mexico’s Congress has approved the tax reform for 2020 which was presented by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s on September 8, 2019. The Reform incorporates fundamentals of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
See MoreIreland: Finance Minister publishes draft law regarding mandatory disclosure rules
On 17 October 2019, the Finance Minister published draft legislation as part of Finance Bill 2019 for the implementation of European Union (EU) Directive 2018/822 regarding mandatory disclosure and exchange of cross-border tax arrangements (DAC6)
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SloveniaMain corporate income tax rate: Slovenia increased the corporate income tax rate from 19% to 20% with minimum tax rate 7% under the amendments of corporate income tax act. Special rules for hybrid instruments or entities: Slovenian
See MoreSpain launches a public consultation on DAC6 reporting requirements
On 21 October 2019, the Spanish Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on the draft regulation approving the model forms to be used in the context of the implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 of 25 May 2018 (DAC6) on
See MoreBosnia and Herzegovina signs MLI to implement tax treaty related BEPS measures
On 30 October 2019, Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). The countries involved in the Inclusive Framework are working towards implementation of the BEPS
See MoreDominican Republic: Executive Branch submits 2020 draft budget bill to the National Congress
On 1st October 2019, the Executive Branch sent 2020 draft budget bill to the National Congress the 2020 draft budget bill for its knowledge, discussion and approval. The bill proposes measures to extend the rules on interest deduction and
See MoreUS: Treasury department issues regulations removing documentation requirements
On 31 October 2019, the US treasury department issued final regulations (TD 9880), repealing section 385, which sets out minimum documentation requirements that must normally be met in order for certain related-party interests in a corporation to
See MoreCyprus plans to implement EU Directive on mandatory disclosure rules by the end 2019
On 16 September 2019, the Cyprus Tax Department announced that the legislation implementing the EU Directive 2018/822 on mandatory disclosure requirements will be introduced before the end of 2019. The announcement confirmed that, for arrangements
See MoreSlovenia approves amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act
On 23 October 2019, the Slovenian government adopted amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act. The amendments are following: The Corporate income tax is increased from 19% to 20%;A minimum corporate tax at a rate of 7% is introduced which
See MoreCyprus launches a public consultation regarding DAC6 to transpose into local law
On 22 October 2019, the Cypriot tax authorities launched a public consultation on draft legislation to implement DAC6 into local Cypriot law. The consultation is due to run until November 12, 2019. The draft legislation will then be subject to the
See MoreTurkey: Government submits draft law on tax regulation to the Parliament
On 24 October 2019, the Turkish Government submitted a new draft law to the Parliament, which proposes regulations on the tax system. The draft law introduces new taxes, namely digital services tax (DST), valuable house tax and accommodation tax.
See MoreUS: Tax Court issues an opinion in the case of Eaton Corp. v. Commissioner regarding APA
On 28 October 2019, the U.S. Tax Court published an order in the case of Eaton Corp. v. Commissioner related to advance pricing agreements (APAs). In that case, Eaton Corporation (P-Petitioner) and Commissioner of Internal Revenue
See MoreTurkey: Revenue Administration issues guideline on MAP
On 17 October 2019, the Turkish Revenue Administration has released guideline on the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) under double taxation agreement on their website as well as a table of guidance indicating the time limits for each country
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 MoreGreece: AADE publishes Circular E. 2183 of 10 October 2019 on limitation of interest payments
On 10 October 2019, the Greek Revenue Authority (AADE) published Circular E. 2183 of 10 October 2019 on the deductibility of interest payments that have been grossed-up to include the tax amount. The circular describes that the tax paid is
See MoreGermany publishes updated draft bill on DAC 6 Rules
On 9 October 2019, the German Federal Government issued an update of the draft legislation on Mandatory Disclosure Rules addressing the implementation of the European Union (EU) Directive on the mandatory disclosure and exchange of cross-border tax
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