TIEA between Aruba and Czech Republic signed

09 July, 2015

An exchange of information agreement relating to tax matters (TIEA) between Aruba and the Czech Republic was signed on 8th July

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PGA Highlights: June 2015

08 July, 2015

In United States, the following events have been taken place under the several PGA during the month of June 2015. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) program implemented: The Secretary of the U.S.

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United States: ADD/CVD Roundup for June 2015

08 July, 2015

Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for June 2015 in United States. Australia Silicomanganese Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation A-602-808 See the Federal Register

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Social Security Agreement and protocol between Canada and Italy ratified

07 July, 2015

According to Law No. 93 as published in the Official Gazette No. 154 on 6th July 2015, the Social Security Agreement (1995) between Canada and Italy and its amending protocol has been ratified by Italy on 16th June

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Canada: Corporate tax measures enacted

06 July, 2015

Bill C-59 has received its first reading on 7th May 2015 implementing certain measures announced in the 2015 federal budget. These measures will not be applicable until after the upcoming federal election expected in October 2015. The enacted

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Mexican Tax Administration Service Publishes Revised Software Version of Appendix 9

05 July, 2015

The Mexican Tax Administration Service has published on its website the revised software version of Appendix 9  “Information on operations with foreign related parties,” of the Multiple Disclosure Return. This is an informational

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Chile and China sign DTA

02 July, 2015

The Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Chile and China was signed on 25th May 2015. The treaty follows OECD guidelines. Article 5 of the treaty defines a permanent establishment and article 10, 11, 12 and 13 allocate taxing rights for dividends,

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FATCA Agreement Signed between United States and South Korea

01 July, 2015

South Korea and the United States have signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement on 10 June 2015. This is a Model 1 Agreement. Under this reciprocal agreement, financial institutions in South Korea will report the information

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US Signs FATCA Agreement with UAE

25 June, 2015

The United States and the United Arab Emirates have signed their Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) intergovernmental agreement, the text of which was initialed in May last year. FATCA is intended to ensure that the US obtains information on

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Brazil: Issues new Normative Instruction

10 June, 2015

The Brazilian Federal Revenue Department issued Normative Instruction (NI) 1568/15 on June 8, 2015. This has restricted the application of the cost adjustments in the calculation of the transfer price based on the Brazilian commodities methods

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United States: ADD/CVD Roundup for May 2015

07 June, 2015

Following table shows the Federal Register notices related to ADD/CVD cases for May 2015 in United States. Belgium Stainless Steel Plate in Coils Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To

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PGA Highlights: May 2015

06 June, 2015

In United States, the following events have been taken place under the several PGA during the month of May 2015. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Notice of intent to distribute offset for Fiscal Year 2015: According to the continued

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Argentina: New tax treaty with Chile

01 June, 2015

The governments of Argentina and Chile signed a new treaty for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital and to Prevent Fiscal Evasion and Tax Avoidance in accordance with the OECD Model Convention on 15 May

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FATCA Agreement Signed between United States and Romania

28 May, 2015

Romania and the United States have signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement on 28 May 2015. This is a Model 1 Agreement. Under this reciprocal agreement, Romania will report the information required under FATCA about U.S.

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Peru: New law on tax incentives for medium-sized, small and micro enterprises

27 May, 2015

In Peru, Law 30327 providing tax incentives for medium-sized, small and micro enterprises was published in the Official Gazette on 21 May 2015. According to the new law medium-sized, small and micro enterprises are now subject to tax under the

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US: Legislation on Permanent Research and Development Tax Credit

26 May, 2015

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that would simplify and strengthen the research and development tax credit and has included the provision in the US tax code. Companies conducting their development programs will be able to

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Chile: Circular 30 regarding administrative interpretation published

19 May, 2015

A Circular 30 of the tax administration (Servicio de Impuestos Internos, SII) about SII's administrative interpretation concerning amendments introduced by Law 20,780 to the Income Tax Law and specifically, it contains the new article 41 G on CFC

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Canada: Notice to implement tax provisions in Economic Action Plan 2015 and other tax measures

06 May, 2015

The Ministry of Finance has scheduled a complete notice of ways and means motion to implement certain tax provisions in Economic Action Plan 2015 and other tax measures on 5th May 2015. This notice contains the following measures and specific

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