Bangladesh debates cashless tax policy change
Bangladesh is reportedly considering a tax policy change to promote cashless transactions. Listed companies on the capital market with less than 10% of their shares available for public trade will see their corporate tax rate increase from 22.5%
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Bangladesh possibly faces shortfall in tax collection target
Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to miss its ambitious tax collection target for the fiscal year 2023-24, according to economists and research agencies. Despite a 16% year-on-year growth in collections for the first 10
See MoreBangladesh may cut tax on essential food supplies
In an effort to combat rising food prices, the Bangladeshi government is said to be considering reducing source tax on essential food commodities. This tax – currently at 2% for essential food supplies such as rice, wheat, onion, edible oil,
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Singapore announces phased implementation of InvoiceNow requirement for GST-registered businesses
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) announced on 15 April, 2024, the adoption of InvoiceNow, a system for transmitting invoice data directly to IRAS. This will become mandatory for GST-registered businesses through phases. Starting 1
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Australia: Queensland proposes law to prevent coal royalty rate cuts without legislative approval
Australia’s Queensland government proposed the Progressive Coal Royalties Protection (Keep Them in the Bank) Bill 2024 to the state Parliament on 23 May, 2024. This legislation aims to amend the Mineral Resources Act 1989 by ensuring that coal
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Australia: Payroll tax changes in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania
The governments of Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania have declared payroll tax-related changes. General practice businesses (GP) in Victoria will not be required to pay any outstanding or future assessment for payroll tax on payments to
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Australia introduces draft legislation extending fringe benefit tax exemption for electric vehicles in the Senate
The “Treasury Laws Amendment (Extending the FBT Exemption for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles) Bill 2024” draft legislation has been introduced in the Senate in Australia. If passed, this will extend fringe benefits tax exemption for plug-in
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Malaysia releases synthesized text of Jordan tax treaty affected by BEPS MLI
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released the synthesized text of the tax treaty with Jordan, regarding changes mandated by the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit
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Australia: ATO provides clarification on R&D tax incentive offset rates
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a revised guidance providing an explanation regarding the R&D tax incentive offset rates for a qualifying entity on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024. The research and development (R&D) tax incentive
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Argentina and South Korea to advance tax treaty talks
Argentina and South Korea officials met to discuss bilateral cooperation, focusing on advancing negotiations for an income tax treaty between the two countries, on 13 May, 2024. Any tax treaty resulting from the negotiations must undergo
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Hong Kong approves legislation for two-tier tax rates for individuals and 24/25 budget measures
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced that the Legislative Council has passed legislation to implement specific measures from the 2024-25 Budget on Wednesday, 22 May, 2024. These measures include a two-tiered standard rates regime for
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Hong Kong publishes AEOI reporting errors
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD), on 20 May, 2024, released a list of common mistakes financial institutions have committed when reporting on the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) portal for FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) on
See MoreBangladesh: Government likely to announce tax rates for companies and individuals in advance
The Bangladeshi government is rumoured to be considering announcing income tax rates for individuals and companies in advance, ahead of FY25 budget, as part of a new system which will enable taxpayers to make informed investment and tax
See MoreBangladesh rumoured to reintroduce black money amnesty with 15% tax in FY25
A special opportunity to legalise undisclosed money is expected to return in FY25 in Bangladesh after a four-year hiatus. The local media in the country reported that the government is planning to offer amnesty at a flat 15% tax rate. This
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Taiwan publishes CFC rules for foreign residents
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a notice regarding the application of Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules to foreign residents meeting the country's residency criteria. The notice states that foreign nationals, who lived in Taiwan
See MoreBangladesh might reduce duties on laptop imports
According to sources from the Finance Ministry, the Bangladeshi government is taking steps to ensure laptops are more affordable for freelancers and students, and to support the software manufacturing industry. Currently, importers pay a total of
See MoreBangladesh announces tax incentives for exporters and asset managers
The Bangladesh National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a series of tax incentives aimed at encouraging exports and enhancing the financial sector. These initiatives, formalised through multiple notifications, provide substantial tax relief for
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Australia: ATO proposes exemptions from Sharing Economy Reporting Regime for online platforms
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has proposed specific exemptions from the Sharing Economy Reporting Regime (SERR) for online platforms. The exemptions are in compliance with the OECD’s Model Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms and the
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