Saudi Arabia releases third edition of transfer pricing guidelines
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in Saudi Arabia published the third edition of its Transfer Pricing (TP) Guidelines on 29 July 2024, introducing several changes. Key updates include: Exemptions for group companies: Group
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Turkey enacts tax reform law, includes Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Turkish Revenue Administration has officially published Law No. 7524 in the Official Gazette, on 2 August 2024, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at aligning with international standards. This legislation encompasses various measures,
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UAE: FTA introduces new guidelines for corporate tax clarifications, APA submissions
In a move aimed at enhancing clarity and support for taxpayers in the UAE, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced new guidelines under Decisions No. 4 and No. 5 of 2024. These decisions, which took effect on 1 July and 1 August respectively,
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Australia: Senate releases report on public CbC reporting bill
Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee has released its report on legislation introducing public country-by-country (CbC) reporting in Australia. The committee advised to approve the legislation with amendments to ensure the proposed
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Australia: Guidance on Thin Capitalisation Rules Published Online
Following the enactment of the new thin capitalisation laws in April 2024, the ATO has developed web guidance to assist taxpayers in applying the new rules, which are effective for income years commencing on or after 1 July 2023. Under the rules,
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Hong Kong extends deadline for 2023-24 tax returns
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2023/24 Tax Returns, on 25 July 2024, extending the deadline for 2023-24 tax returns. Recognising the
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Singapore updates CRS FAQs with guidance for investment entity trusts
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released updated FAQs regarding the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) on 25 July 2024. The Common Reporting Standard (CRS), developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Bulgaria approves pending CbC report exchange agreement with the US
Bulgaria's Council of Ministers approved the pending Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the US regarding the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance signed a country-by-country (CbC) exchange agreement
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India to expand transfer pricing safe harbour rules
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said India plans to broaden its safe harbour regulations for transfer pricing. The minister said this while presenting the 2024-24 federal budget on 23 July, 2024. The planned expansion of the
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Austria enacts Tax Amendment Act 2024
Austria has enacted the Tax Amendment Act 2024, the law was published as Law No. 113 in the Austrian Official Gazette on 19 July 2024. The Tax Amendment Act 2024 came into effect on 20 July, 2024. Key highlights Country-by-Country
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On 25 July 2024 the OECD published the report prepared for the meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held in Brazil from 25 to 26 July 2024. The report notes some recent developments in important areas of international tax
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Kuwait publishes decree on tax information exchange
The Kuwaiti government implemented Decree-Law No. 6 of 2024 to enhance tax transparency and compliance with international tax agreements on 14 July, 2024. This legislation introduces measures to ensure rigorous information exchange and adherence to
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Belgium updates transfer pricing documentation forms, filing requirements
Belgium has published three new Royal Decrees of 16 June 2024 on 15 July, 2024, announcing revisions to the Local File Form (275. LF), the Master File Form (275. MF), and Country-by-Country Reporting (“CbCR”) Notification Form (275 CBC
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Canada: Digital platforms to report seller information by January ‘25
Canada enacted the Digital Services Tax Act (DSTA) on 20 June 2024, which came into effect by Order in Council on 28 June 2024. Starting in the 2024 calendar year, new tax reporting requirements mandate digital platforms to collect and verify
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UAE: FTA announces implementation of advance pricing agreements in Q4 2024
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) updated Decision No. 4 of 2024 on 12 June 2024, clarifying the future implementation of an advance pricing agreements (APAs) framework in the UAE. Based on the Corporate Tax Law, a person may make an
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UAE: FTA clarifies related parties definition for government entities
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) published a public clarification CTP002 of 21 July 2024, which clarified the definition of "related parties" where there is common ownership and/or control through a government entity. The corporate tax in
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Bulgaria approves CbC exchange agreement with US
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers approved the Bulgaria – United States Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Country-By-Country (CbC) Reports on 17 July, 2024. This automatic exchange of CbC reports will enhance international tax transparency
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Netherlands publishes synthesised text of tax treaty with Kazakhstan
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance has released the synthesised text of the tax treaty with Kazakhstan, clarifying the impact of the Multilateral Convention on Implementing Tax Treaty-related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
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