UK: Survey of business attitudes to VAT registration
Research commissioned by HMRC into business behaviour in relation to value added tax (VAT) registration looked into reasons why businesses register for VAT and their awareness of various aspects of VAT. The survey found that VAT registered
See MoreHungary: Proposal of increasing VAT registration thresholds
Hungary is working out a plot to strengthen its VAT registration threshold from HUF8 million to a hefty HUF12 million. This will be effective from 1 January 2019. The threshold will not be applicable for non-resident businesses, which must be
See MoreArgentina: Treasury Minister announces tax reform plan
The Treasury Minister, Nicolas Dujovne, on October 31, 2017, announced a tax reform plan. This proposed tax reform includes tax procedure law, corporate income tax reduction, criminal law, individual income tax, social security contributions,
See MoreUAE: Penalties for noncompliance with VAT Law
The Council of Ministers adopted new fines and penalty fees for non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) Law on October 2, 2017. These fines are imposed on businesses that don’t follow the new rules. Penalties for failing to follow to tax laws
See MoreUAE: FTA discloses online VAT registration deadlines
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced an online VAT registration systems for businesses, which is scheduled on January 1, 2018. Also, government prepares to introduce the 5% levy on January 1, 2018. The FTA website will simplify the
See MoreKazakhstan: New Tax Code submits to Parliament
The First Vice-Minister of National Economy, Ruslan Dalenov, submitted the draft of the new tax code to the finance and budget committee of the lower house of the Kazakh parliament (the Mazhilis) on September 21, 2017 for consideration. It was
See MoreUAE: Excise tax on tobacco, energy and soft drinks enters into effect
The Ministry of Finance was published the implementing regulations to the Excise Tax Law. This Excise Tax Law regarding production of excise goods in the UAE, import of excise goods in the UAE, release of excise goods from a designated zone and
See MoreIsrael: Postponement of the reporting date and detailed VAT payment report
According to Section 67 (b1) of the VAT Law, the date of reporting and detailed VAT payment report for August 2017 has been postponed until September 27, 2017. It should be explained that this postponement applies only to dealers who submit a
See MoreIsrael: New transaction turnover amount for 2018
The Tax Authority of Israel released amended Value Added Tax (VAT) Circular 3/2017 on September 4, 2017. Under section 67 (a2) (1) of the VAT Law, the amount of the transactions turnover was updated. The VAT return threshold amount sets at NIS
See MoreChile: Tax authority simplifies electronic registry system
Starting from August 2017, under the VAT regime, companies must join in a registry system that will automatically and easily provide electronic documentation to the tax authority (SII). This system simplifies the tax return for all taxpayers,
See MoreUK: Online process for tax appeals
Information posted to the UK government website on 3 August 2017 notes that an online service is now available for appeals which can be made directly to the First-tier Tax Tribunal, such as indirect tax appeals or applications for enquiry closure
See MoreTanzania: 2017 Budget effective from July 1, 2017
The Minister for Finance and Planning (MoFP) on 8 June 2017, issued to the National Assembly the estimates of government revenue and expenditure for 2017. The government plans to organise and spend TZS 31,712.0 billion in the 2017/18 budget. The
See MoreAustralia: GST registration system for non-resident businesses
Non-resident businesses supplying services and digital products to Australian consumers and who meet the turnover threshold of A$75,000 will need to register for Australian GST by 1 July 2017. There are two ways non-resident businesses can register
See MoreNigeria: Electronic tax clearance certificate expected to be introduced soon
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) declares it will soon announce electronic Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) system to assist reduce fraudulent certificates. The implementation of the e-TCC verification system had reached an advanced stage,
See MoreUK: VAT registration thresholds
The thresholds for registering for VAT or joining a VAT accounting scheme from 1 April 2017. VAT thresholds Circumstance Threshold VAT registration More than £85,000 Registration for distance selling into the UK More than
See MorePoland: Important tax changes for 2017
A number of major tax changes have been introduced as of 1 January 2017. The changes are given below: Personal income tax: Personal income tax has a major change on the tax-free amount that is based on the tax base. In accordance with the new
See MoreUAE: Information regarding proposed VAT regime reveals
The Finance Ministry (MoF) presented a value added tax (VAT) briefing session for advisors on 21st March 2017. The session expected to send a message to the market that VAT is approaching and businesses must start to prepare immediately. The
See MoreNigeria: Proposal in tax policy measures published
The Economic Growth and Recovery Plan for 2017 to 2020 has been published on 7th March 2017 by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. It made a proposal on VAT rate in case of luxury goods increases to 15% from 5% and it will effect from
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