Cyprus: Tax department publishes FAQs on DAC6 reporting
On 8 April 2022, the Tax Department of Cyprus has posted online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding reportable cross-border tax arrangements (DAC6). The FAQs are currently available in Greek language and covered following
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Ireland: Revenue issues an eBrief regarding DAC6
On 1 April 2022, the Revenue published an eBrief No. 078/22, which updates a manual regarding mandatory disclosure of reportable cross-border arrangements (DAC6). This was introduced by Finance Act 2021 and to provide additional guidance on the
See MoreRussia raises the threshold for controlled transactions
On 22 March 2022, the Russian Parliament amended the criteria for controlled transactions for transfer pricing purposes. Accordingly, the general transaction threshold for transactions to be considered controlled transactions will be raised from
See MoreNigeria: FIRS posts digital FAQs regarding transfer pricing
On 15 March 2022, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) made a post of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) related to transfer pricing (TP) through online. This includes applicable regulations and their scope; documentation
See MoreOECD: Updates to Transfer Pricing Country Profiles
On 28 February 2022 the OECD released updated transfer pricing country profiles for 22 countries, together with new transfer pricing profiles for six more countries. This is the third batch of updates for 2021/22. The OECD transfer pricing
See MoreOECD: Tax Report for the G20 Finance Ministers
On 18 February 2022 the OECD presented its tax report for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. The main parts of the report are summarised below. Two-Pillar International Tax Package In October 2021 the OECD Inclusive
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA releases the third edition of transfer pricing guidelines
In November 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) released the third edition of Transfer Pricing Guidelines in English. The first edition and second edition were released in March 2019 and May 2020 respectively. These
See MoreMalta seeks comments on draft Transfer Pricing Rules
On 22 December 2021, Malta’s Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) has published draft Transfer Pricing Rules on its website for public consultation. The consultation period will end on 28 February 2022, and the draft Transfer Pricing Rules shall come
See MoreOECD: Updates to Transfer Pricing Country Profiles
On 13 December 2021 the OECD released updated transfer pricing country profiles for 18 countries, together with new transfer pricing profiles for Albania, Kenya and the Maldives. The OECD has now created transfer pricing profiles for a total of 63
See MoreCyprus extends the imposition of administrative fines for DAC6 reporting
On 22 November 2021, the Cyprus Tax Department has published an announcement extending administrative fines for overdue submission of DAC6 reporting. The Tax Department informs that there will be no imposition of administrative fines for overdue
See MoreAzerbaijan modifies the Tax Code for TP, CbC Reporting, and CFC rules
On 16 November 2021, Azerbaijan has modified its Tax Code including three main changes regarding Transfer Pricing (TP), country by country (CbC) reports, and controlled foreign company (CFC) rules. The changes will be implemented from 1 January
See MoreMalta: CFR updates guideline on DAC6 reporting
On 17 November 2021, the Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) notifies that version 1.1 of the updated Guidelines on the Mandatory Automatic Exchange of Information in relation to Cross-Border Arrangements (DAC 6) are available for download here. Updates
See MoreUK: New Tax Regime for Asset Holding Companies
The UK budget announcements on 27 October 2021 proposed that legislation would be included in the Finance Bill 2021/22 to set up a new tax regime for qualifying asset holding companies (QAHCs). This change is part of a broader review of the UK
See MoreCyprus: Tax department publishes decree implementing regulations for DAC6
On 29 October 2021, the tax department of Cyprus published the Decree KDP 438/2021 for the implementation of the EU directives on reportable cross-border arrangements (DAC6). The decree provides guidance on the participants in a reportable
See MoreUN: Meetings of the Committee of Tax Experts
The UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters is holding its 23rd session as a series of virtual meetings between 19 and 28 October 2021. The issues to be covered include the following: Tax and the Sustainable
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department extends the DAC6 reporting deadlines
On 21 September 2021, the Tax Department of Cyprus has issued a notice extending the DAC6 reporting deadlines. Accordingly, there will be no imposition of administrative fines for overdue submission of DAC6 information that will be submitted until
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department issues update XML Schema for DAC6/MDR submissions
On 29 July 2021, the Cypriot Tax Department published an announcement regarding a new XML Schema that entered into force on 5 August 2021. The XML should be used by Intermediaries and Taxpayers to submit the information for the purposes of the
See MoreFrance: Tax authority suspends DAC6 filing services
Recently, the Tax Authority has published a notice to announce that the online service for reporting on DAC6 cross-border arrangements will be suspended in the private and professional areas from July 29, 2021 until the beginning of September 2021.
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