US: Trump Administration unveils plan to reduce trade deficit
The Trump Administration has released a memorandum introducing the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan," aimed at reducing the trade deficit and promoting fairness in international trade on 13 February 2025. The letter states that for many years, the
See MorePeru extends reduced VAT rates for tourism sector Until 2027
Peru’s Congress has extended reduced VAT rates for hotels, restaurants, and tourist accommodations until 31 December 2027. The rates will remain at 8% for 2025 and 2026, before increasing to 12% in 2027. The measure, introduced under Law 32219,
See MoreColombia: DIAN confirms RUT does not expire, only updated for specific changes
Colombia’s National Tax Authority (DIAN) has confirmed that the Unique Tax Registry (RUT) remains valid indefinitely and only needs to be updated if a taxpayer changes their residence, phone number, email, economic activity, tax obligations, or
See MoreCosta Rica extends deadline for e-invoicing changes
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance has announced in bulletin CP-08-2025 of 11 February 2025, that the deadline to implement amendments to electronic invoices (e-invoices) version 4.4 under resolution MH-DGT-RES-0027-2024 has been extended to 1
See MoreCosta Rica issues draft resolution on annual transfer pricing reporting obligation
Costa Rica's Directorate-General of Taxation has published a notice in the Official Gazette announcing a public consultation on a draft resolution on 13 February 2025. The resolution pertains to submitting the informative statement on transfer
See MoreCanada: Northwest Territories announce 2025-26 budget, carbon tax increased, income tax unchanged
Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) 2025-26 budget to the 20th Legislative Assembly on 6 February. Budget 2025‑2026 forecasts revenues of CAD 2.7 billion and allocates CAD 2.5
See MoreDominican Republic offers tax credit for large taxpayers adopting e-invoicing
The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice 05-25 on 10 February 2025, introducing a tax incentive to support large national taxpayers in adopting e-invoicing during the voluntary implementation
See MoreUS: IRS updates practice units on partnership issues
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released updated practice units addressing specific issues related to partnerships. As part of the Large Business and International (LB&I) Division’s knowledge management efforts, practice units are
See MoreUS: IRS updates tax rules for partial building dispositions
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its practice units on 16 January 2025 to better identify and examine taxpayers who elect partial dispositions of buildings. Identifying a Taxpayer Electing a Partial Disposition of a
See MoreColombia issues new reporting rules for digital platform operators
Colombia’s Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) has introduced Resolution 199 of 2024 on 19 December 2024, mandating digital platform operators to submit information. Reports must be submitted electronically every year by the last business
See MoreEl Salvador raises interest rates for late tax payments
El Salvador's Ministry of Finance has raised interest rates for late tax payments applicable from 1 February to 31 July 2025. The annual interest rate is set at 7.99% (up from 7.53%) and will increase to 11.99% (up from 11.53%) if payment is
See MoreDominican Republic launches public forum on beef cattle tax regulation
The Dominican Republic Directorate General of Internal Taxes informs taxpayers and the public that a public forum has been opened for the discussion of the draft "General Standard Regulating the Tax Treatment Applicable to the Beef Cattle Farming
See MoreColombia: Tax Authority clarifies tax losses and exempt dividends under CHC regime
Colombia's tax authority issued Official Tax Opinion No. 100208192-69 on 17 January 2025, providing clarification on the treatment of tax losses and corporate income tax-exempt dividends under the Colombian holding company (CHC) regime. An
See MoreEl Salvador amends VAT and withholding tax returns
El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance has introduced new fields to Form 07 and Form 14, which taxpayers will be required to complete starting 1 February 2025. The forms have been updated to include the following changes: Sales to taxpayers;
See MoreUS: FinCEN updates beneficial ownership information reporting rules
The US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an update on beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements on its BOI webpage. The alert states that the Justice Department, on behalf of the
See MoreLuxembourg: Council of State approves tax treaty ratification with Colombia
Luxembourg's Council of State has given its approval for the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Colombia on 4 February 2025. Earlier, Luxembourg’s Government Council approved the ratification of the income and capital tax
See MoreEcuador adjusts withholding rates for large taxpayers’ self-withholding obligation
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) issued Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000003 of 31 January 2025, updating withholding tax rates under monthly self-withholding obligation for large taxpayers. The self-withholding obligation is a credit
See MoreChile clarifies CFC rules, updates preferential tax jurisdictions
Chile’s tax administration published Circular Letter 11/2025 on 30 January 2025, which introduced Law 21.713, regarding controlled foreign company (CFC) regulations, preferential tax regimes, and the indirect sale of assets in Chile. The Law
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