Mexico issued transfer pricing adjustment rule
Mexican tax authorities has been issued rule 3.9.1 of the Miscellaneous Rule on 8 December 2016 regarding transfer pricing adjustments.The rule establishes that all transfer pricing adjustments should be reflected in the tax return in which the
See MoreCanada: Final legislation on implementation of CbC reporting requirements
Bill C-29 was passed by the House of Commons on 15th December 2016. The Bill provides the final legislation to implement country-by-country (CbC) reporting. The final legislation formalizes the introduction of section 233.8 to the Income Tax Act,
See MoreArgentina: DTA with Mexico expected to enter into force
The Income Tax Treaty of 2015 between Argentina and Mexico was expected to enter into force on 23 August 2017, after completing the ratification procedure. The provisions of the treaty generally follow the OECD Model Tax Convention. The treaty was
See MoreColombian Chamber of Representatives and Senate approve tax reform bill
The Colombian Chamber of Representatives and the Senate approved the tax reform bill filed by the government, on 23 December 2016. The Chamber of Representatives and the Senate have passed different versions of bill and the approved texts of the
See MoreArgentina: DTA between Argentina and Mexico ratified
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2015) between Argentina and Mexico was ratified by Argentina on 23rd November 2016 by way of Law No. 27.334 and was published in the Official Gazette of Argentina on 21st December
See MoreChile: CbC reporting implemented
The Tax Authority of Chile published Resolution 126 on 27th December 2016 to implement country-by-country (CbC) reporting. It requires specific taxpayers to submit an annual report to the tax authority disclosing the level of income, profit or
See MoreColombia announces deadlines for filing tax returns
According to official gazette of 22 December 2016, a Decree 2105 was published that announces the deadlines for filing tax returns for 2017. The Decree 2105 of 2016 also sets out tax compliance rules and requirements to provide information
See MoreArgentina: Special tax regime for small entrepreneurs
Law 27,346 published in the Official Gazette of 31st December 2016 amends the special tax regime for small entrepreneurs and professionals. The special regime is open to individuals, work cooperatives and de facto companies along with up to three
See MoreBrazil issues changes to tax on services
Complementary Law 157/2016 modifies the Complementary Law 116/2003 and starts new rules for the tax on services and issued in the Official Gazette on 30 December 2016. As stated by the law fundamental changes are- the minimum tax rate increase from
See MoreUnited States: ADD/CVD Roundup for December 2016
Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for December 2016 in United States. Country Product Investigations Case Number Details Brazil Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate Final Determinations
See MorePGA Highlights: December 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of December 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Importing certain vehicles and engines under Clean Air Act: This document amends the U.S. CBP
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament ratifies DTA with Uruguay
Luxembourg ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Uruguay on 23 December 2016. The treaty was signed on 10 March
See MorePeru: Amendments to income tax rates
In Peru, Law Decrees Nos. 1258 and 1261 establishing certain amendments to the Income Tax Law were published in the Official Gazette on 8 and 10 December 2016 respectively. According to the amendments the general corporate income tax rate has been
See MoreDTA between Chile and Japan enters into force
The Income Tax Treaty (2016) between Chile and Japan entered into force on 28th December 2016. It generally applies from 28th December 2016 for tax matters regarding the exchange of information (article 26) and from 1st January 2017 for other tax
See MoreMFN clause of the protocol to the Income and Capital Tax Treaty between France and Chile of 2004 activated
The Tax Administration of France updated the guidance on 4 November 2016 about activation of the most favoured nation (MFN) clauses concluded by France on certain tax treaties. Accordingly, the MFN clause in paragraph 6 of the protocol to the Chile
See MoreMost favoured nation clause of the protocol to the Bolivia – France Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1994) activated
The Tax Administration of France updated the guidance on 4 November 2016 about activation of the most favoured nation (MFN) clauses concluded by France on certain tax treaties. Accordingly, the MFN clause in article 5 of the protocol to the Bolivia
See MoreUS-Argentina signed an agreement to share tax information
The governments of United States and Argentina signed a tax information exchange agreement on 23 December 2016 that seeks to combat tax evasion and promote transparency. US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew said that this agreement paves the way for
See MoreDTA between Canada and Israel entered into force
The Income Tax Treaty (2016) between Canada and Israel has been entered into force on 21st December 2016 for avoiding double taxation and it generally applies from 1st January 2017 for withholding and other taxes. But, the provisions of article 23
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