Mexico publishes the Fourth Resolution of Modifications to the Miscellaneous Fiscal Resolution for 2018
On 30 November 2018, the Fourth Resolution of Modifications to the Miscellaneous Fiscal Resolution for 2018 and Annexes 1, 1-A, 3, 7, 11 and 23 were published in the Official Gazette. Among others the modification added as a criterion in terms of
See MoreBrazil: Revenue Authority publishes new Normative Instruction regarding MAP
On November 29, 2018, the Revenue Authority published Normative Instruction No. 1846 of 28 November 2018 that covers the rules for submitting a Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) request, the approval of a request, and the termination process. It
See MoreBrazil: Tax tribunal publishes a decision on costs included for resale price method
On November 20, 2018, the Administrative Tribunal for Federal Tax Cases (CARF) has published Decision 1402003338 of 14 August 2018. This decision states that all the expenses regarding freight, insurance, and customs need to include when allowed by
See MoreUS: IRS announces priority guidance plans addressing many new international tax issues
On 8 November 2018, the US Treasury and IRS published its 2018–2019 Priority Guidance Plan, detailing tax guidance the government intends to focus its effort on in the coming months. The Guidance Priority List focuses resources on guidance items
See MoreSingapore signs TIEA and FATCA with the US
On 13 November 2018, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has confirmed the signing of a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) and a reciprocal FATCA Intergovernmental agreement (FATCA IGA) with the United States. The TIEA will permit
See MoreBrazil: Government publishes new Decree 9,580
The Government published Decree 9,580 of November 22, 2018 in the Official Gazette on November 23, 2018, which revises the previous Decree No. 3000 of 1999. The new decree compiles provisions related to personal income tax, corporate income tax and
See MoreUruguay issues guidance of new TP documentation requirements
In October 2018, the government of Uruguay issued Decree No. 353/2018 providing regulatory guidance regarding new transfer pricing (TP) documentation requirements. The decree clarifies guidance to implement the transfer pricing documentation
See MoreBrazil: Tax Authority describes tax treatment of international charter leasing payments
The Federal Brazilian Tax Authorities (RFB) published Solução de Consulta – Cosit 166/2018 on September 28, 2018 regarding the application of the reduced rate of 0% income withholding tax for international charter leasing payments. It states
See MorePeru: SUNAT extends deadline for submission of CbC report to March 2019
On 11 November 2018, Peruvian tax authorities (SUNAT) published Ruling No. 264-2018 SUNAT which extended the due date for submitting CbC report from November 2018 to March 2019 for fiscal year 2017. The extension applies to Peruvian taxpayers who
See MoreArgentina: Taxpayers wait for enactment of draft decree no. 1112/2017
Government has released a draft decree No.1112/2017 for tax reform Law 27430 on December 29, 2017, but it has not officially published yet. This decree includes transfer pricing aspects, permanent establishment (PE) rules, restriction on interest
See MoreOECD: Latin America Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation Begins Courses
On 16 November 2018 the OECD announced that the Latin America Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation has launched its first programme. Tax investigators from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Dominican
See MoreArgentina: General Resolution 4332/2018 publishes regarding CbC reporting requirements
The Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) has published General Resolution 4332 of 8 November 2018, which includes several amendments to General Resolution 4130 regarding Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting. It enters into force from
See MorePanama: MHQ companies are subject to transfer pricing regulations
Law No. 57 was published on October 24, 2018 in the Official Gazette, which amends the multinational headquarters regime (MHQ regime). It contains provisions on applying transfer pricing regulations to transactions conducted by entities with an MHQ
See MoreBrazil: Tax Authority proposes Ordinance for corporate taxpayer classification
In accordance with the compliance efforts of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), tax authorities proposed an Ordinance regarding corporate taxpayer classification. The tax authorities need to analyze the capability of the
See MoreArgentina: AFIP publishes information regarding CbC reporting
On October 24, 2018, the tax authority (AFIP) published information regarding Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting in their website. Two information regimes are implemented in order to combat tax evasion and avoidance and the transfer of benefits to
See MoreIsrael deposits its MLI Ratification Instrument
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) announced on September 13, 2018 that Israel deposited its instrument of ratification to implement the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures for preventing
See MoreDominican Republic joins BEPS inclusive framework
On 8 October 2018, the OECD announced that The Dominican Republic joined the Inclusive Framework on BEPS. As a member of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS, Dominican Republic will monitor implementation of the following four BEPS minimum standards:
See MoreEl Salvador: DGII updates transfer pricing information return and guidelines
On 1 October 2018, the Tax Authority (General Office of Internal Revenue ) updated the new version of the “Report on Operations with Related Parties (Form F-982v4),” whose method of filing is now changed from manual filing to online filing and
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