Indonesia, GCC announce launch of FTA negotiations
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, launched the Indonesia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (I-GCC FTA) negotiations on 31 July, 2024. The event was marked
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Thailand announces new incentives for car parts manufacturing JVs
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved a series of new incentives to promote investment in joint ventures (JV) between Thai and foreign companies regarding the manufacturing of automotive parts and components for vehicles using all types of
See MoreIMF Report Looks at China’s Economy
On 2 August 2024 the IMF released a report following consultations with China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that China’s economy has remained resilient even though there is continuing weakness in the
See MoreIMF Looks at the Contribution of China’s Service Sector to Economic Growth
An IMF country focus published on 2 August 2024 noted that reforms to further open China’s service sector can promote sustainable growth and help create jobs. The report notes that China’s growth has been rapid in recent decades and will remain
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Kazakhstan enacts VAT exemption for vehicle, machinery sales
Kazakhstan has enacted Law No. 119-VIII, effective from 21 July 2024, which provides a VAT exemption on the sale of eligible vehicles and agricultural machinery. This law, signed on 8 July 2024, stipulates that to qualify for the exemption,
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South Korea: President reportedly urges National Assembly to scrap financial investment income tax
The office of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has reportedly urged the National Assembly to abandon the current plan to impose a financial investment income tax on capital gains earned by individuals from listed securities on Wednesday, 7
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Japan publishes guidance on consumption tax rules for online platforms
Japan's National Tax Agency (NTA) has issued new rules for the collection of consumption tax by online platform operators, which will apply from 1 April 2025. Businesses who provide electronic services such as application distribution for the
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Taiwan clarifies collateral provided for lifting exit restrictions
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has clarified that collateral provided to lift travel restrictions due to outstanding tax debts will not be returned until the taxes are fully paid. The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA), Ministry
See MoreKazakhstan publishes updated tax code draft
Kazakhstan's Ministry of National Economy has updated the draft of its new tax code, introducing several amendments, on 24 July 2024. Key amendments Sector-specific corporate tax rates The draft proposes new sector-specific corporate tax
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New Zealand ratifies pending tax treaty with Slovak Republic
New Zealand published the Double Tax Agreements (Slovak Republic) Order 2024 on 29 July, 2024. The order, which comes into force on 29 August 2024, gives effect to the agreement between New Zealand and the Slovak Republic for the elimination of
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Australia updates petroleum resource rent tax rules
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced new Petroleum Resource Rent Tax regulations on 6 August, 2024. The Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) reform aims to deliver a fairer return to the Australian community from their natural resources.
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India passes Finance Bill 2024, introduces major LTCG tax amendment on real estate
India's Parliament, the Lok Sabha (lower house), passed the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2024 on 7 August 2024. This bill includes a major amendment to the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on real estate. The initial proposal was to reduce the LTCG on
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Korea proposes 2024 tax law overhaul to boost economy
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea (ROK) introduced its proposed 2024 Tax Law Amendment Bill on 25 July 2024, aiming to encourage economic activity and enhance the overall health of the public economy. “This year's tax revision
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New Zealand publishes double tax agreement order for Austria
New Zealand has published the Double Tax Agreements (Austria) Order 2024, which facilitates the ratification of the protocol to the 2006 income tax treaty with Austria. This protocol, signed on 12 September 2023, marks the first amendment to the
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Malaysia updates e-invoicing guidelines
Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) released updates regarding electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) guidelines on 30 July, 2024. These include revised versions of the e-invoice guideline (version 3.2) and the e-invoice specific guideline (version
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Australia: Senate releases report on public CbC reporting bill
Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee has released its report on legislation introducing public country-by-country (CbC) reporting in Australia. The committee advised to approve the legislation with amendments to ensure the proposed
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Australia: ATO releases withholding tax guidance for payments to non-residents
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published guidance regarding withholding tax obligations related to specific payments made to non-residents on 1 August, 2024. The guidance provides clarification, ensuring taxpayers are aware of their
See MoreAustralia initiates consultation on draft law extending SME amended returns period to 4 years
The Australian Treasury has announced a public consultation on a draft legislation entitled “Treasury Laws Amendment Bill: Self-amendments by small and medium businesses” on 26 July, 2024. The consultation is set to conclude on 9 August,
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