Cyprus clarifies bilateral agreement with US on exchange of CbC report
On 7 October 2021, the Cyprus Tax Department informs all legal entities and their representatives that the bilateral Competent Authority Arrangement (CAA) for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC Reports) between Cyprus and the United States of
See MoreNamibia signs MLI tax convention
On 30 September 2021, Namibia has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, becoming the 96th jurisdiction to join the Convention. The provisional list of reservations
See MoreUS: CRS releases report on tax provisions in the “Build Back Better Act”
On 28 September 2021, the U.S. Congressional Research Services (CRS) has published a report on the tax provisions in the legislative recommendations for the budget reconciliation legislation, also known as the “Build Back Better Act. The
See MorePuerto Rico: Treasury Department clarifies guidance on transfer pricing studies
On 20 September 2021, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (PRTD) has issued Administrative Determination (AD) No. 21-08, which amends AD No. 21-05 of 11 May 2021. The AD 21-08 clarifies guidance on submitting transfer pricing studies (TPS). AD
See MorePuerto Rico extends the due date for filing annual corporate reports for 2020
On 20 September 2021, the Puerto Rico Department of State has issued Administrative Order 2021-05, extending the due date to 22 November 2021 for filing annual corporate reports for 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, taxpayers
See MoreBrazil: Senate announces to analyze tax reform Bill
On 21 September 2021, the Senate made an announcement that the Senate will analyze tax reform Bill, PL 2.337/2021 , a bill that changes the income tax rules. The Bill represents the second phase of the tax reform, which was approved by the Chamber
See MorePeru sets CbC reports ‘secondary filing’ for US parent entities located in Peru
There is no automatic exchange of country-by-country (CbC) reports agreement between Peru and the United States (US). So the US parent entities located in Peru will be required secondary filing by mid-October 2021 for the fiscal year 2020. The
See MoreColombia approves new Tax Reform Bill 2021
On 14 September 2021, Colombia has approved the new Tax Reform Bill 2021 (Law No. 2155 of 2021) which modifies corporate income tax (CIT), value-added tax (VAT), and tax incentives. The main tax measures of the Tax Reform Bill are as
See MoreMexico: Executive Branch submits 2022 economic proposal to Congress
On 8 September 2021, the Mexican Executive Branch has submitted Economic Package for the fiscal year 2022 including a proposal of Tax Reform. The proposed 2022 Tax Law clarifies income tax law, value-added tax (VAT) law, excise tax (duty)
See MoreArgentina: AFIP publishes a Resolution on dividend WHT rate
On 26 August 2021, the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) published General Resolution 5060/2021 to update previous General Resolution 4478/2019. The new Resolution is about the application of the dividend withholding tax and the
See MoreArgentina: AFIP extends payment facility for SMEs
In response to COVID-19 outbreak, on 26 August 2021, the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) published General Resolution 5057/2021 to extend a payment facility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) until 30 November 2021. The facility
See MoreUS: IRS publishes interest rates for Q4 maintaining the same as 3rd quarter
On 25 August 2021, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced interest rates for the fourth quarter which remains the same as third quarter. The fourth quarter will be started from 1 October 2021 with the following rates: 3% for overpayments
See MoreUS: IRS publishes joint statement with Germany on the exchange of CbC reports
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a joint statement with the competent authority of the United States of America and the competent authority of the Germany on the implementation of the spontaneous exchange of Country-by-Country Reports
See MoreUS: IRS publishes joint statement with France on the exchange of CbC reports
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a joint statement with the competent authority of the United states of America and the competent authority of the French republic on the implementation of the spontaneous exchange of country-by-country
See MorePeru creates a tax-free zone in Northern Peru
On 14 August 2021, Peru has issued Law No. 31343 in the official gazette creating a tax-free zone in Northern Peru. The Law establishes the creation of the Organization and Administration Committee of Zofracajamarca, both located in the province of
See MoreDominican Republic: DGII invites for public comments regarding CbC reporting requirements
Recently, the Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) declared a public consultation on a draft general standard regarding country-by-country (CbC) reporting. The DGII invited for public comments up to 7 September 2021. The CbC report
See MoreColombia issues Resolution on transfer pricing return and CbC notifications
On 11 August 2021, the Colombian National Tax Authority (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales-DIAN) has issued Resolution No. 000072 setting out the procedure of the submission of the transfer pricing return and CbC notification for the tax
See MoreColombia introduces new tax incentives for the maritime sector
On 4 August 2021, Colombia has issued Law 2133, which is aimed at creating incentives in the development of naval activities in Colombia that keep the maritime economy of the country related. The income from the international maritime transport
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