El Salvador passes tax incentives for major real estate projects
El Salvador’s Congress (Legislative Assembly of El Salvador) approved a decree titled “Special Provisions for the Promotion and Granting of Tax Incentives to Foster the Development of High-Rise Real Estate Projects” on 23 September
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Uruguay extends CIT and Net Wealth Tax exemptions, updates definition of Shared Services Centre
The Ministry of Economy and Finance in Uruguay updated the definition of “Shared Services Centre” and extended tax exemptions for Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Net Wealth Tax, through the publishing of Decree No. 257/024 in the Official
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Ecuador mandates new reporting requirements for final beneficiaries and corporate composition
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has introduced Resolution NAC-DGERCGC24-00000033, outlining the Report of Final Beneficiaries and Corporate Composition (REBEFICS) requirements. It mandates all Ecuadorian companies, as well as foreign
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Uruguay extends reduced VAT for tourism until April 2025
Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has extended the 9% VAT reduction for certain tourism operations until 30 April 2025, provided that the payment is made using electronic payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards or e-money payment
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Dominican Republic approves 2025 draft budget, projected 4% increase
The Dominican Republic’s Council of Ministers, presided over by President Luis Abinader, approved the draft General Budget Law for 2025 on 26 September 2024. According to Finance Minister José Manuel Vicente, the government’s plan for
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Puerto Rico consults implementation of Pillar Two GloBE rules
Puerto Rico's Department of the Treasury has initiated a Public Consultation on the Implementation of the Pillar Two GloBE Rules in Puerto Rico, set to conclude on 10 October 2024. Pillar Two ensures that particular taxpayers are subject to a
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Costa Rica updates beneficial ownership registry rules, extends 2024 filing deadline
Costa Rica’s General Directorate of Taxation (DGT) and the Costa Rican Institute on Drugs (ICD) updated the regulations governing the beneficial ownership registry; they jointly issued Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0020-2024 / DG-336-2024 in the
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Uruguay, US ratify exchange of information agreement
Uruguay has ratified the US-Uruguay Exchange of Information Agreement (2023) through Law No. 20351. The legislation is currently pending publication in the Official Gazette. Signed on 24 October 2023, under the agreement Uruguay and the US will
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US: IRS publishes guidance for tax-exempt bond issuers to claim refunds
The IRS published a guidance (Rev. Proc. 2024-37) for issuers of tax-exempt and other tax-advantaged bonds for claiming refunds of any overpayment of certain amounts paid to the US government on 18 September 2024. The guidance pertains to issuers
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Argentina: Budget Bill 2025 proposes scrapping foreign currency purchase tax
The Argentine National Executive Branch presented the 2025 Budget Bill to Congress, which made no significant changes to the current tax framework except for eliminating the tax on foreign currency purchases (PAIS tax rate) starting 1 January
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US proposes new regulations for electric vehicle charging stations
The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released IR-2024-240 on 18 September 2024, announcing proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act amended
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Chile updates annual global tax affidavit form
Chile's Internal Revenue Service (SII) has released SII Exempt Resolution No. 84 of 30 August 2024, which includes an updated Form No. 1913 (Annual Affidavit of Global Tax Characterisation) along with filing instructions. The Form No. 1913 is
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Brazil updates reporting requirements for legal entities with tax benefits
Brazil published Normative Instruction No. 2.216 in the Official Gazette, on 5 September 2024, which updates and supersedes the annex of Normative Instruction No. 2.198 from 17 June 2024 (Declaration of Incentives, Waivers, Benefits, and Immunities
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US: Congressional Research Service reviews possible changes to estate tax
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the US Library of Congress has explored options for reforming estate taxation as per the R48183 report on 16 September 2024. The estate tax is imposed on bequests at death, whereas the gift tax applies
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US: IRS publishes updated tax treaty guidance
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published guidance for taxpayers regarding whether a tax treaty between the US and a specific country provides a reduced tax rate or possibly a total exemption from US income tax for residents of that
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Canada: CRA publishes guidance on new reporting rules for digital platforms
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) published guidance regarding the new reporting requirements for digital platform operators on 10 September 2024. Under the rules, reporting platform operators are now required to collect and report information on
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US: Treasury announces USD 5 billion in New Markets Tax Credits
The US Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund announced a USD 5 billion in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) on 19 September 2024. The latest development brings the total awards granted through the NMTC
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Peru clarifies informative affidavit requirements for transfer pricing compliance
The National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) released Report No. 000063-2024-SUNAT/7T0000 on 9 September 2024, clarifying issues related to the informative affidavit required for import and export transactions involving
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