Mexico: Executive Branch submits 2022 economic proposal to Congress
On 8 September 2021, the Mexican Executive Branch has submitted Economic Package for the fiscal year 2022 including a proposal of Tax Reform. The proposed 2022 Tax Law clarifies income tax law, value-added tax (VAT) law, excise tax (duty)
See MoreIndia further extends due dates of ITR for FY 2021-22
On 9 September 2021, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a press release announcing the deadline extensions for filing income tax returns and various audit reports for the 2021-22 tax year due to some difficulties reported by
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM releases updated FAQs providing new CbCR submission requirement
On 13 September 2021, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published the updated “frequently asked questions on tax matters during the national recovery plan”. Accordingly, companies in Malaysia responsible for filing the CbCR report
See MoreOECD: Podcast on the Global Digital Tax Agreement
On 9 September 2021 the OECD made available a podcast on the global digital tax agreement. The international tax system has become outdated during the past 30 to 40 years owing to the effects of globalisation. Multinational enterprises are more
See MoreBotswana: General Commissioner sets TP documentation threshold
On 1 September 2021, the General Commissioner published a ruling and set a threshold for the preparation and submission of transfer pricing documentation. The ruling is effective retroactively from 1 July 2019 (2020 tax year). According to the
See MoreUNCTAD report on illicit financial flows
The UNCTAD publication Economic Development in Africa Report 2020: Tackling Illicit Financial Flows for Sustainable Development in Africa was published in July 2021. The UNCTAD report argues that tackling illicit financial flows is an important
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS publishes 2021 tax guide
On 30 August 2021, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published 2021 Tax Guide or Budget 2021 Tax Guide, which provides a synopsis of the most important tax, duty and levy related information for 2021/22. The guide includes the Tax
See MoreOECD: Ukraine commits to automatic exchange of financial account information
On 30 August 2021 the OECD announced that Ukraine is committed to implementing the international Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters (AEOI) by 2023. More than a hundred member countries of the OECD's
See MoreOECD: Update on FTA developments
The August 2021 update of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) outlined recent developments. Tax Administration 3.0 The FTA discussion paper entitled Tax Administration 3.0 sets out their view of the future of tax administration.
See MoreUkraine issues taxation of income of non-residents
On 27 Aug 2021, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance has issued Order No. 480 regarding the taxation of income of non-residents, which are equated to dividends. The Order provides clarification on the application of the new rules of taxation of income
See MoreTransfer Pricing Brief: September 2021
ChinaAPAs-Unilateral: On 26 July 2021, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued Announcement No. 24 (2021) that finalizes a simplified procedure for unilateral advance pricing arrangements (APAs), which will come into effect on 1 September
See MoreGermany publishes Guidance on MAP and arbitration procedures
On 27 August 2021, the Federal Ministry of Finance published guidance on mutual agreement (MAP) and arbitration procedures. The guide explains how to initiate procedures, how to carry out procedures, how to execute agreements, etc. The guidance
See MoreIndia extends the due dates for E-filing of various forms
On 29 August 2021, the CBDT published circular No. 16/2021 to extend the deadlines for the electronic submission (E-filing) of various forms. Accordingly, the due date for filing the CbC report notice (i.e. Form 3CEAC) may be submitted on or before
See MoreNigeria: FIRS suspends CbC report local filing for non-parent entities
In September 2013, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and G20 countries, working together on an equal footing, adopted an ambitious and comprehensive 15-point Action Plan to address BEPS. The Action Plan aims to
See MoreQatar: GTA extends deadline for filing tax returns
On 30 August 2021, the General Tax Authority (GTA) of Qatar has announced the extension of deadline for submitting tax returns for fiscal year 2020 for companies and establishments owned by Qatari citizens and GCC citizens, which are exempt from
See MoreUS: IRS publishes joint statement with Germany on the exchange of CbC reports
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a joint statement with the competent authority of the United States of America and the competent authority of the Germany on the implementation of the spontaneous exchange of Country-by-Country Reports
See MoreUS: IRS publishes joint statement with France on the exchange of CbC reports
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a joint statement with the competent authority of the United states of America and the competent authority of the French republic on the implementation of the spontaneous exchange of country-by-country
See MoreFinland: MOF launches public consultation on transfer pricing adjustment
On 21 August 2021, the Finland’s Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on draft bill concerning the revision of the Finnish transfer pricing adjustment provision. The draft law includes measures that: 1) align the
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