Peru: SUNAT publishes new tax guidance on indirect transfers for entities

13 June, 2019

On 4 June 2019, the Peruvian tax authority (SUNAT) published new guidance (Informe No. 046-2019-SUNAT/7T0000) for the determination of the market value of shares in relation to the rules for the taxation of the indirect transfers of shares in

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Panama updates form for related-party transactions

10 June, 2019

In Panama, an information return (Form 930) on the transactions conducted with related parties resident abroad should be filed within six months of the close of the fiscal year. The taxpayers, whose transactions with related parties that took place

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Argentina modifies TP documentation requirements

10 June, 2019

On 27 May 2019, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) has published General Resolution 4496 (GR 4496) in the official gazette amending General Resolution 1122 (GR 1122). The resolution explains requirements, deadline, thresholds for

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Argentina issues decree regarding exemption to the tax on debits and credits

08 June, 2019

Argentina issued Decree No. 373/2019 on 27 May 2019, which includes new exemption from tax on debits and credits for those accounts used for the provision of financial services by complementary financial services agencies. The decree was issued

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Puerto Rico proposes tax incentives for qualifying Opportunity Zones

31 May, 2019

On 14 May 2019, Governor of Puerto Rico signed the Senate Bill 1147 (the Opportunity Zones Development Act), offering tax incentives for investments in qualifying Opportunity Zones. The act permits the investors following benefits: The new act

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Brazil publishes general rules regarding shareholder interest on net equity

20 May, 2019

On 6 May 2019, Brazil has published general rules 7018 of 21 March 2019 in the official gazette clarifying calculation and deduction of interest on net equity. The calculation will take into account for the following equity

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Argentina implements new rules for withholding tax on dividends

20 May, 2019

On 9 May 2019, Argentina has published General Resolution 4478/2019 in the official gazette amending the withholding tax rates on dividends. The new rules explain the following measures: Retention Procedures Generally, the withholding tax is

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Peru: SUNAT issues a new transfer pricing guideline on related-party share transfers

20 May, 2019

On 16 May 2019, Peruvian tax administration published a guidance “Informe No. 057-2019-SUNAT/7T0000” outlining the tax treatment of transfers of undervalued Peruvian entity shares involving foreign related parties. Under this any transfer

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Peru publishes conditions and procedures to implement GAAR

20 May, 2019

On 6 May 2019, the Peruvian Minister of Economic issued a Supreme Decree 145-2019-EF, which contains the provisions for the Peruvian General Tax Avoidance Scheme (GAAR) for tax purposes, which allow the Peruvian tax administration to prevent tax

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Colombia: DIAN simplifies the scope of new thin capitalization rule

16 May, 2019

On 5 April 2019, the tax Authority (DIAN) of Colombia published an opinion No. 8159, concerning the scope of the thin capitalization rule, ratification with the Financing Law (Law 1943 of 2018). Accordingly, as from taxable year 2019, the thin

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Mexico publishes Annexes to Miscellaneous Tax Resolution 2019

09 May, 2019

On 29 April 2019, Annexes of the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution for fiscal year 2019 (Resolución Miscelánea Fiscal para 2019, RMF 2019) were published in the Official Gazette published. The location of the administrative units of the Tax

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Peru: SUNAT issues a rule on Interest paid on loans from related parties

08 May, 2019

On 23 April 2019, the Tax Administration (SUNAT) of Peru issued Administrative rule 033-2019-SUNAT/7T0000 regarding the application of the Peruvian thin capitalization rules which specify a restriction of the deduction of interest on loans where a

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Puerto Rico publishes Circular regarding new quarterly tax return for withholding Payments for services provided

01 May, 2019

On 4 April 2019, the Puerto Rican Department of Treasury issued a Circular Letter No. 19-10  regarding new quarterly tax return for withholding Payments for services provided, using a new quarterly return form(Form 480.6 SP-1). The

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Colombia publishes a decree on deadline of tax filing returns and tax payment for 2019

30 April, 2019

On 8 April 2019, Colombia issued Decree 608 of 2019 in the Official Gazette that provides rules on the filing of returns for the net worth tax between 26 September 2019 and 9 October 2019, depending on the last digit of the Tax Identification

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Mexico: Tax Administration issues new incentive for interest on corporate debt bonds

30 April, 2019

On 29 April 2019, the Mexican Tax Administration (SAT) in its Official Gazette published the Miscellaneous Tax Code (MTR) of 2019.  Accordingly, the regulations grants special tax incentive decree for interest on corporate debt bonds. The

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Mexico: Tax Administration Service publishes Q&As with respect to transfer pricing comparability adjustments

24 April, 2019

On 29 March 2019, the Mexican Tax Administration Service published, on its website, frequently asked questions (Q&As) regarding transfer prices with respect to comparability adjustments. However, 15 January 2019 in Mexico City Government

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Ecuador: SRI issues circular regarding income tax law

18 April, 2019

On 9 April 2019, Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) issued Circular No. NAC-DGECCGC19-00000003. The circular makes a reminder about the application of the legal regulations in force for the determination of income tax for the fiscal year

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Dominican Republic presents fiscal transparency bill to House of Representatives

17 April, 2019

On 19 March 2019, Dominican Republic’s Committee of Public Finance proposed a bill on fiscal transparency in the House of Representatives. The main purpose of this bill is to public disclosure of high quality fiscal data & information

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