Switzerland releases Q&A guidance on application of transfer pricing rules
On February 23, 2024, the Swiss Federal Tax Authorities (SFTA) published the Q&A guidance regarding the application of transfer pricing regulations in Switzerland. This guidance clarifies the application of the arm's-length principle and the
See MoreNorway issues new guidance on transfer pricing reporting requirements for 2024
On 8 February 2024, the Norwegian Tax Administration (NTA) released a guidance regarding the amendments of the transfer pricing disclosures in tax returns for organizations, due by 31 May 2024 for the fiscal year ending in 2023. The guidance
See MoreUK: HMRC publishes transfer pricing guidance on accurate delineation of actual transactions and analysis of risk
On 30 January 2024, the UK HMRC revised its transfer pricing operational guidance by including a new section on the accurate delineation of actual transactions and the analysis of risk. The updated transfer pricing operational guidance is
See MoreBelarus modifies transfer pricing rules
On 27 December 2023, Belarus announced that it had made amendments to its transfer pricing rules. The new transfer pricing provisions are outlined in Law No. 327-Z of 27 December 2023, which went into effect on 1 January 2024. The new regulations
See MoreMalta issues guidelines for transfer pricing rules
On 19 January 2024, Malta's Commissioner for Revenue published Guidelines in relation to the Transfer Pricing Rules. These guidelines are issued in terms of Article 96(2) of the Income Tax Act (Chapter 123 of the Laws of Malta) and are to be read in
See MoreBelgium: Constitutional court revokes several federal and regional DAC6 legislation
On January 11, 2024, the Belgian Constitutional Court released a statement regarding four judgments related to legislation passed by the Federal government, the Walloon region, Brussels, and the French Community. These judgments pertain to the
See MoreIndonesia releases revised guidelines for transfer pricing
On 29 December 2023, Indonesia’s Minister of Finance (MoF) released the revised transfer pricing guidelines Regulation No. 172 of 2023 (PMK-172). The updated and consolidated transfer pricing regulations in various chapters, such as: General
See MoreKazakhstan’s Transfer Pricing Legislative Amendments 2023
Kazakhstan is undergoing a pivotal transformation in its transfer pricing framework, marked by the Majilis' approval of substantial amendments to the existing legislation. The aim is to curb revenue losses, prevent capital outflow, and align with
See MoreBrazil tax reform brings challenges to service sectors
The new Brazilian transfer pricing rules align with the OECD standard and are a radical change to the analysis of intra-group transactions, and offer several implementational challenges. Besides, the tax reform (PEC 45/2019) is being discussed in
See MoreFrance: Tax authority updates transfer pricing guidelines for SMEs
On 22 November 2023, the French tax authority published an updated transfer pricing guide for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The guide covers a wide range of topics, including the concept of transfer pricing, the arm's length principle,
See MoreAustralia: ATO updates guidelines on central management and control test of residency
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidelines that give foreign companies greater certainty about the compliance under the central management and control test. For better clarification to foreign companies regarding their
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA releases drafts of new income tax and tax procedural laws for public consultation
On 25 October 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued drafts of a new Income Tax Law and Zakat and Tax Procedures Law for public consultation. The public consultation period for comments on the drafts is open until 25
See MoreItaly: Revenue agency issues draft guidelines on investment management transfer pricing
On 20 October 2023, the Italian Revenue Agency issued the draft transfer pricing guidelines for implementing the Investment management exemption regime (IME). The draft was in public consultation until 3 November 2023. The IME was introduced by
See MoreUAE: FTA releases transfer pricing guide
On 23 October 2023, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) released the Transfer Pricing Guide. This guide is designed to provide general guidance on the Transfer Pricing regime in the UAE with a view to making the
See MoreEgypt releases explanatory instructions on transfer pricing reporting obligations
On 19 September 2023, the Egyptian Tax Authority issued Explanatory Instruction No. 78 introducing mandatory transfer pricing reporting obligations for related party transactions. Accordingly, the Tax Authority has set deadlines for submitting
See MoreFrance: FTA publishes update guidelines on DAC6
On 13 September 2023, the French tax authorities (FTA) revised their DAC 6 administrative guidelines in order to provide further clarification on hallmark D.1.b. This particular hallmark relates to the automatic exchange of information and
See MoreAustria: Ministry of Finance releases DAC6 reporting guidelines
On 12 September 2023, the Austrian Ministry of Finance published an updated guidance on the explanation and application of the rules of DAC6 in Austria. This update is a practical guide to understanding EU-MPfG compliance, based on questions and
See MoreEcuador: SRI gazettes resolution amending transfer pricing rules
On 13 September 2023, Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) issued Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC23-00000025, which modifies the transfer pricing rules. The resolution includes following measures: Taxpayers who have conducted transactions with
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