Spain publishes form in relation to digital services tax
On 23 May 2022, Spain published the Order HFP/480/2022 approving a revised form 490 of “Digital Services Tax (DST)”. The form replaces the previous form approved in Order HAC/590/2021 of 9 June 2021 with effect for self-assessments corresponding
See MoreKenya: Transfer pricing measures in Finance Bill 2022
On 12 April 2022, the Finance Bill 2022 was presented in the National Assembly of Kenya, which provides following tax measures related to transfer pricing. The Bill aims to amend Section 18(A) of the ITA to include transactions between residents
See MoreUS and India reach agreement on ‘equalization levy’ digital services tax
On 24 November 2021, the United States and India concluded an agreement on a transitional approach to the treatment of the current Indian E-commerce Equalization Levy (EL) in the transition period prior to the full implementation of Pillar 1
See MoreUS and Turkey sign digital service tax agreement
On 22 November 2021, the U.S. treasury department announced that the United States and Turkey have reached a political agreement with Turkey on the treatment of taxes on digital services (DST) in the transition period prior to the full
See MorePhilippines: House of Representatives approves digital service tax
On 21 September 2021, the House of Representatives approved on final reading a proposal imposing a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital transactions in the country to generate new funding sources for the country's Covid-19 response efforts. The
See MoreNetherlands presents Budget for 2022
On 21 September 2021, the Dutch Budget for 2022 was presented. This year, the 2022 tax plan package mainly contains minor changes aimed at improving the tax system. In particular, improvements will be made to existing taxes in the areas of housing,
See MoreKenya: Revenue authority publishes a release on implication of DST
On 12 August 2021, the Kenya Revenue Authority published a release regarding the implications of the Finance Act 2021 on the Digital Service Tax (DST). June 29th 2021, marked the signing of the Finance Act 2021 by President Uhuru Kenyatta with
See MorePoland: Draft bill on DST presents in Parliament
On 7 July 2021, a draft bill on digital services tax (DST) was submitted to Poland's lower chamber of parliament (the Sejm). The bill includes a proposal of 7% tax on digital sector enterprises, regardless of their place of establishment, with a
See MoreKenya enacts Finance Act 2021
On 1 July 2021, Kenya published the Finance Act 2021 in the official gazette. The act was signed into law by the president on 29 June 2021. The act was presented to Parliament by the Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary on 4 May 2021. The act
See MoreIndia further extends the deadlines of tax compliances due to COVID-19
On 25 June 2021, India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notifications No. 74 and No. 75, Circular No. 12/2021 granting further extension in timelines of certain tax compliances related to corporate taxation
See MoreSpain publishes an order on tax return in relation to DST
On 11 June 2021, Spain published the form 490 for the digital services tax that was approved on 9 June 2021. In this declaration, taxpayers must indicate the group to which they belong, their total income, if any, and the tax base by category of
See MoreKenya publishes Finance Bill 2021
On 5 May 2021, the Parliament of Kenya has published the finance bill 2021 providing the following tax measures: Reintroduce the definition of the term ‘‘Control” The definition of the term “control” was deleted with the
See MoreIndia: CBDT issues thresholds for triggering “significant economic presence” in India
On 3 May 2021, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a Notification No.40/2021 which sets the revenue and user thresholds for the application of a new nexus rule for nonresidents in the form of “significant economic presence” (SEP) in
See MoreCanada: Finance Minister presents Budget 2021
On 19 April 2021, the Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2021, which includes important business tax measures, digital service taxes, limitation of interest deduction, hybrid mismatch arrangements, transfer price cases, mandatory
See MoreJapan enacts tax reform bill 2021
On 26 March 2021, Japan’s 2021 tax reform bills were passed by the Japanese National Diet. The Bill generally follows the tax reform outline announced by Japan’s coalition leading parties in December 2020. The amendments generally apply to
See MoreItaly further extends DST deadlines for FY 2020
On 9 March 2021, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Italy announced the further extended deadlines for filing the digital services tax (DST) return and payment of tax for FY 2020. The new deadlines for FY 2020 DST are as follows: 16 May
See MoreDenmark: Government introduces new anti-avoidance rule
On 27 January 2021, the Government submitted a draft bill L 150, which proposes to introduce two defensive measures against the countries on the EU list of non-cooperating tax jurisdictions. According to the proposal, the Law will enter into force
See MoreMalaysia releases updated tax guide on digital services
On 1 February 2021, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department published an updated Guide on Digital Services by Foreign Service Provider (FSP), which replaces the prior guide dated 1 August 2020. Effective 1st January 2020, service tax shall be
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