Philippines joins the inclusive framework to combat tax avoidance and implement BEPS standards
On 8 November 2023, the Philippines joined as a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base-Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Inclusive Framework. The Inclusive Framework on BEPS is
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Australia increases interest rate for simplified transfer pricing record-keeping options for loans
On 8 November 2023, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released an updated version of practice compliance guideline on simplified transfer pricing record-keeping options (PCG 2017/2). The updates outline the safe harbor interest rate for the
See MoreAustralia: ATO provides clarity on R&D tax incentive integrity rules
On 27 October 2023, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a notice where it clarified the application of integrity rules for the R&D Tax Incentive. The identified issues with the application of some R&D program integrity rules
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Singapore: IRAS updates list of jurisdictions participating under MCAA-CbC
On 30 October 2023, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) updated the list of jurisdictions participating under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the Exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reports. Under the list:
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Hong Kong: IRD issues circular letter extending due date for M code returns
On 25 October 2023, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) published a Circular Letter announcing an extension of the deadline for “M” code profit tax returns. The extension is granted for recognizing the genuine difficulties being experienced by
See MoreAustralia extends deadline for submitting CbC reports, Master file & Local file
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has announced that taxpayers with country-by-country (CbC) reporting obligations for the year ending 31 December 2022 will now have until 31 January 2024 to submit their reports. This extension applies to the CbC
See MoreAustralia seeks feedback on amendments to interest limitation rules
On 18 October 2023, the Australian Treasury Department opened a consultation on an exposure draft bill to amend the interest limitation rules. As part of the 2022-23 Budget, an integrity measure was announced to address risks to Australia’s
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Malaysia announces tax proposals for 2024 Budget
On 13 October, Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim tabled the government’s 2024 budget. The budget includes tax proposals related to corporations such as: Capital gains tax on disposal of unlisted shares: In line
See MoreAustralia: ATO encourages taxpayers to register for R&D tax incentive
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded taxpayers about the importance of registering eligible R&D activities within 10 months from the end of the income year to claim the R&D Tax Incentive. To claim the R&D Tax Incentive
See MoreMalaysia revises public ruling on tax incentive for BSCs investors
On 4 October 2023, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) released Public Ruling No. 2/2023, which outlines the tax incentives offered to an investor who has invested in a BioNexus status company in Malaysia. The tax incentive granted to an
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Japan: NTA publishes explanative guidance on global minimum tax
On 29 September 2023, the Japanese National Tax Agency (NTA) issued guidance on the income inclusion rule (IIR) under the OECD pillar two model which was introduced as part of the 2023 tax measures. The guidance explains how companies can use the de
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New Zealand introduces the digital services tax bill into the Parliament
On 31 August 2023, the New Zealand Government introduced the Digital Services Tax (DST) Bill into the Parliament. The Bill would allow the Government to impose, at an appropriate time, a tax on gross revenues of large multinational entities with
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Vietnam: BEPS MLI enters into force
On 1 September 2023, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for Vietnam. Regarding the tax treaties covered by the Multilateral Instrument (MLI)
See MoreIndonesia: Procedures for Valuation for Tax Purposes
To provide greater justice and legal certainty in respect of the implementation of valuation in the fields of Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Land and Building Tax, and Tax Collection using Distress Warrants, on August 24, 2023, the Indonesian Minister
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Papua New Guinea deposits its instrument for the ratification of BEPS MLI
On 7 September 2023, the OECD published the updated position of signatories’ countries regarding the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). Accordingly, Papua New Guinea
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Sri Lanka: IRD releases latest tax return forms for AY 2022-23
On 15 September 2023, the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue department (IRD) released the income tax return forms for the assessment year (AY) 2022-23. The returns include: Income tax return for individuals (Form ASMT IIT 001 E). Income tax return
See MoreAustralia: ATO publishes SIC and GIC rates for October to December 2023
On 12 September 2023, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published the shortfall interest charge (SIC) rates and general interest charge (GIC) rates for October – December 2023. How GIC is calculated Section 8AAD of the Taxation
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Kazakhstan’s Tax Overhaul: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About the Upcoming Reforms
On 1 September 2023, President Tokaev addressed the nation and announced a number of important tax policy considerations. To achieve its economic goals, including modernization and diversification of the economy, Kazakhstan should adjust its tax
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