OECD: Draft Multilateral Convention Provisions on Digital Services Taxes under Amount A
On 20 December 2022 the OECD issued for public consultation draft provisions on digital services taxes that would be included in a multilateral convention (MLC) in relation to Pillar One of the two-pillar approach to international taxation. The
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Czech Republic enacts DAC7
On 7 December 2022, the Czech Republic enacted Law No. 373/2022 for implementing into domestic legislation, the EU Directive imposing reporting and exchange of information requirements concerning the activities of certain digital platform operators
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Denmark issues guidance on DAC7 reporting requirements
On 2 November 2022, the Danish Customs and Tax Administration published guidance on DAC7 registration and reporting requirements for digital platform operators under Council Directive (EU) 2021/514. This directive has been published on 25 March
See MoreEstonia: Government approves Law on DAC7
On 20 October 2022, the Estonian Government approved Law regarding new reporting obligations Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 for digital platform operators (DAC7) into domestic law. This directive has been published on 25 March 2021, entered into
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Austria implements DAC7 into domestic law
On 19 July 2022, Austria published the Tax Amendment Act 2022 in the Official Gazette. Accordingly, Austria implements new reporting obligations Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 for digital platform operators (DAC7) into domestic law. The new rules
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Ireland: Government publishes Finance Bill 2022
On 20 Oct 2022, Ireland’s Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe published the Finance Bill 2022 as part of the Irish budget. The Finance Bill contains new tax measures that were not included in the budget presented in September 2022. The main tax
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Colombia: Congress approved Tax Reform Bill in the first debate
On 6 October 2022, the Colombian Congress approved Tax Reform Bill in the first debate. The Bill was presented to Congress on 8 August 2022. After the final approval of the Bill, the changes will become effective as of 1 January 2023. The main tax
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Ireland includes new countries on the DSTs guidance
On 7 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 168/22 on updated Tax and Duty Manual Part 04-06-03, which provides guidance on the tax deductibility of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs). The guidance was updated to include the
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Malaysia: IRBM issues guidance on tax treatment of digital currency
On 26 August 2022, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published guidance on income tax treatment in respect of e-CT which includes general tax treatment of digital currencies or digital tokens. The Guidelines applies to any person that
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Ireland provides guidance on the tax deductibility of DSTs
On 5 August 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 158/22 on Tax and Duty Manual Part 04-06-03 that provides guidance on the tax deductibility of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs). The purpose of this manual is to outline the rules in relation
See MoreTanzania: National Assembly approves Finance Bill 2022
On 28 June 2022, the National Assembly approved Finance Bill 2022 which contains the measures of the Budget for 2022/23. The Finance Act 2022 was published on 30 June 2022 in the Tanzanian Official Gazette. This Act shall come into operation on 1
See MoreKenya: President gives assent to the finance act 2022
On 21 June 2022, Kenya’s President has given his assent to the Finance Act 2022 which was presented to the Parliament on 13 April 2022. The act contains following tax measures mostly take effect on 1 July 2022. The Bill proposed to introduce
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for 2022/23 to the Parliament
On 14 June 2022, the Finance Minister presents the Budget for 2022/23 to the National Assembly. This Budget highlights presents a summary of the tax and related regulatory changes. The Budget Bill is now subject to the President’s sign to become a
See MoreSpain 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 MoreECOSOC: Meeting to Discuss International Cooperation in Tax Matters
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met on 8 April 2022 to consider international cooperation in tax matters. The discussions covered tax and the digital economy and illicit financial flows. Tax and the Digital Economy The meeting
See MoreOECD: Consultation on Tax Base Determinations under Pillar One
On 18 February 2022 the OECD launched a public consultation in relation to tax base determinations for Amount A of Pillar 1 of the two-pillar international tax initiative. This is a continuation of the work by the Inclusive Framework in relation to
See MoreG20: Communiqué Issued by the Meeting of Finance Ministers
On 18 February 2022 the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors issued a communiqué following their meeting which took place on 17 and 18 February 2022. Economic Recovery The communiqué notes that the speed of the global economic
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