OECD – introduces global review of MAP programmes(Action 14)
OECD released key documents on 20 October 2016, approved by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS and that will form the basis of the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) peer review and monitoring process under Action
See MoreUK: Tax gap estimates published
On 20 October 2016 HMRC announced that the tax gap in the UK has fallen to GBP 36 billion or 6.5%, its lowest ever level. The latest figures released relate to the year 2014/15. The tax gap represents the difference between the amount of tax that
See MoreChina-Rules on advance pricing agreements updated
The State Administration of Taxation of China issued an announcement updating the rules on advance pricing agreements (APAs) (SAT Gong Gao No. 64) on 11 October 2016. The announcement seeks to improve APA management and implement the tax treaties
See MoreItaly- approved draft Budget Law for 2017
The Council of Ministers of Italy approved the draft Budget Law for 2017 on 15 October 2016. According to the approved draft budget Law, the corporate income tax rate will be decreased to 24%. Incentives for start-up companies, tax credits for
See MoreItaly-Measures to reduce administrative penalties
The Italian Tax Authorities (ITA) issued Circular No. 42/E on 12 October 2016, providing clarifications on available measures to reduce administrative penalties, as amended by Law No. 190 of 23 December 2014 and Legislative Decree No. 158 of 24
See MoreUruguay-tax measures included in approved accountability Bill
The Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay approved the accountability bill on 5 October 2016 after it was modified by both the deputies and the senators' chambers. According to the approved accountability bill the adjustment for inflation for corporate
See MoreIceland: Parliament approves the BEPS Actions 4, 7 and 13
Parliament approved Bill No. 787 (the Bill) implementing BEPS Actions 4, 7 and 13 on 13 October 2016. Details of the Bill are given below. Bill No. 787 adopted by the parliament proposes a fixed ratio rule, limiting corporate tax deductions for net
See MoreMalawi-Tax amendment laws 2016
The Taxation (Amendment) Act 2016 of Malawi which was enacted on 19 August 2016 made revisions to the provisions of the Taxation Act as amended (the Taxation Act). As per the Taxation (Amendment) Act. 2016, taxpayers are permitted to enter into APAs
See MoreBulgaria: Ownership identification requirement by non-residents with PE
Official Gazette has published a Decree No. 306 on 27th September 2016. The Decree forces non-resident companies along with a permanent establishment (PE) in Bulgaria to reveal the shareholder’s names owning a participation of at least 10% in the
See MoreEuropean Commission to investigate Luxembourg tax rulings
On 19 September 2016 the European Commission announced that it is commencing an investigation into the tax treatment of GDF Suez Group (now known as Engie) in tax rulings issued by Luxembourg. The tax rulings may in the view of the Commission have
See MoreUK: Statistics on patent box tax relief
On 14 September 2016 HMRC released statistics on the uptake of the patent box legislation during the first year it was in force. The legislation went into effect in relation to profits earned after 1 April 2013 and is being phased in gradually with
See MoreIMF to support economic reform in Bosnia
On 9 September 2016 the IMF issued a report in relation to Bosnia’s economy following the granting of funds under the Extended Finance Facility to support a more competitive economy to attract investment and create private sector jobs. Bosnia has
See MoreUK: Consultation on tax simplification for unincorporated businesses
On 15 August 2016 HMRC published a consultation document on simplifying tax for unincorporated business. The UK government announced at Budget 2016 that it would be looking at simplifying tax rules for businesses, with a focus on the self employed
See MoreUK: Double tax treaty with Senegal effective in UK
The double taxation agreement between the UK and Senegal that was signed on 26 February 2015 entered into force on 30 March 2016. In the UK the agreement is effective from any year of assessment beginning on or after 6 April 2016 for income tax or
See MorePlatform for Collaboration on Tax: Report to G20 on capacity building
On 25 July 2016 the Platform for Collaboration on Tax made available a report on enhancing the effectiveness of external support in building tax capacity in developing countries. The report was written for the meeting of the G20 finance ministers
See MoreOECD: Review of Italy’s tax administration
The OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration has carried out a review of the organizational structure and institutional arrangements of the Italian tax administration including the Revenue Agency and the Customs Agency. The review which was
See MoreCyprus: Government announced CbC reporting legislation
Recently the Ministry of Finance announced its intention to amend the country’s legislative framework in relation to country-by-country (CbC) reporting, following the EU Directive amending Directive 2011/16/EU. The amendments are expected to be in
See MoreFinland: Government published draft legislation on transfer pricing documentation
Recently the Ministry of Finance released for public comments, a draft bill to introduce master file requirement as per the recommendations of the OECD’s base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) Action 13. Master file will contain information
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