India extends the due dates for E-filing of various forms
On 29 August 2021, the CBDT published circular No. 16/2021 to extend the deadlines for the electronic submission (E-filing) of various forms. Accordingly, the due date for filing the CbC report notice (i.e. Form 3CEAC) may be submitted on or before
See MoreIndonesia: President delivers the budget speech for 2022
On 16 August 2021, the President of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo delivered the budget speech for the year of 2022. In the speech, the President urged to continue the tax reforms in order to promote independence in financing the development. The
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM announces additional one-month extension to file tax returns
On 19 August 2021, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has announced an additional one-month extension of time to file income tax returns for 2021. Companies/taxpayersCalendar year / accounting period endingGrace PeriodFor individuals,
See MoreThailand extends CIT return filing deadline
The Thai Ministry of Finance (MOF) has extended the deadlines for electronic filing of corporate income tax (CIT) return in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The corporate income tax return (PND 50, 52 and 55), financial statements and the
See MoreIndia: CBDT notifies a formula to adjust MAT relief for secondary adjustment and APA
On 10 August 2021, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has published Notification No. 92/2021, which contains a new rule for calculating tax relief in the event of an increase in book profit as a result of adjustments to Advance Pricing
See MoreSri Lanka issues TP disclosure form for AY 2020/2021
On 16 August 2021, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka published the transfer pricing disclosure form for the assessment year (AY) 2020/2021. Entities are required to file the TP disclosure form with their annual income tax return if
See MoreSingapore releases updated Transfer Pricing Guidelines
On 10 August 2021, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore published the sixth edition of its E-Tax Guide on Transfer Pricing. The most important changes are summarized as follows: Additional guidance on cost contribution arrangements (CCAs)
See MoreKazakhstan: State Revenue Committee announces some amendments in tax code
On 28 July 2021, the State Revenue Committee announced amendments that have been made to Tax Code. The changes were introduced by Law No. 52-VII of 24 June 2021 and, unless otherwise specified, generally apply from 1 January 2022. The Tax Code of
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues guidance on tax matters arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 29 July 2021, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong issued guidance examining certain tax issues arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. IRD noted that their approach in relation to the tax issues is generally in
See MoreVietnam: MoF proposes tax incentives for 2021
On 5 August 2021, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published a draft resolution according to Notice No. 209/TB-VPCP, for further tax reductions for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft resolution was submitted to the Vietnamese National
See MoreTaiwan announces the amendments to the tax treaty rules and PE rules
On 12 August 2021, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced the amendments to the “Regulations Governing Application of Agreements for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income”. The amended regulations have come into
See MoreKorea: MOEF proposes Tax Revision Bill 2021
On 26 July 2021, South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) has issued an overview of the proposed Tax Revision Bill 2021 to support new industries and employment, as well as inclusive growth. The Tax Revision Bill 2021 includes the
See MoreChina publishes simplified procedures for unilateral APAs
On 26 July 2021, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued Announcement No. 24 (2021) that finalizes a simplified procedure for unilateral advance pricing arrangements (APAs), which will come into effect on 1 September 2021. An
See MoreVietnam: New APA rules come into force
On 3 August 2021, new detailed guidelines from the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) on the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) came into force. The guidance was published on 18 June 2021 in circular 45/2021 / TT-BTC (circular 45) and replace with
See MoreAustralia amends corporate tax rate
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a reminder on changes to corporate income tax rates for base rate entities from FY 2021-22. Progressive changes to the company tax rate as following: Income yearAggregated turnover
See MoreIndonesia: DGT extends COVID-19 support measures to December 2021
The Indonesian Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has extended the COVID-19 support measures to 31 December 2021, which had previously been extended to 30 June 2021 by Regulation No. 239 / PMK.03 / 2020. The changes are made by Regulation No. 82
See MoreSri Lanka amends transfer pricing regulations
Sri Lanka has published amended Transfer Pricing (TP) Regulations that update the existing regulations of 2018. The amended regulations were published in the Official Gazette on 2 March 2021 and apply retroactively from 1 April 2020. The
See MoreAustralia extends Local file Part A lodgment
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided 31 December 2020 early balancing entities additional time until 30 August 2021 to lodge Part A of their 2021 local file if they indicate in their tax return they are taking up the local file
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