Australia: ATO issues notice on minimum yearly repayments for division 7A loans
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published a notice regarding the minimum yearly repayments on a Division 7A loan on Monday, 20 May, 2024. Borrowing money from a private company might appear straightforward, but it's crucial to consider the
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Australia: ATO issues income tax filing requirements for FY 2023/24Â
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued the Taxation Laws (Requirement to Lodge a Return for the 2024 Year) Instrument 2024. This instrument outlines who must file an income tax return for the year ending 30 June, 2024. Additionally,
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Australia: Victoria parliament approves 2024 commercial and industrial property tax reform billÂ
Australia’s parliament of Victoria has passed the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024, new provisions will come into effect starting 1 July, 2024. Under the reform, stamp duty will be payable one last time on commercial and
See MoreAustralia: ATO issues notice on withholding tax rules for interest, dividend, or royalty payments to non-residents
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a notice regarding the withholding tax requirements for making interest, dividend, or royalty payments to non-residents on Sunday, 19 May, 2024. Taxpayers who have paid interest, dividends, or
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes tax reforms for 2024
The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam is taking steps to improve the economy and support taxpayers. A draft resolution has been accomplished, outlining key changes that will come into effect in the second half of 2024. VAT rate reduction The
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Singapore: IRAS provides direction on GloBE rules and domestic top-up tax implementation
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released directives regarding the Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules and Domestic Top-up Tax (DTT). As outlined in Budget 2024, Singapore will adopt the GloBE Income Inclusion Rule (IIR)
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Malaysia and Russia sign new income tax treatyÂ
Malaysia and Russia signed a new income tax treaty on Friday, 17 May, 2024. This agreement will take effect once the ratification instruments are exchanged, effectively replacing the 1987 tax treaty between Malaysia and the former Soviet
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Hong Kong reminds taxpayers and employers of tax reporting obligations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department published a notice reminding taxpayers and employers of their obligations to submit tax-related information. Taxpayers are reminded of their obligations under Sections 51(2), (6), (7) and (8) of the Inland
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Thailand announces tax and other incentives for PCB manufacturers
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) declared a series of incentives for businesses engaged in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These incentives include: Up to eight years of exemption from corporate income tax.
See MoreAustralia: House of Representatives dismiss amendments to small business and charities bill
Australia’s House of Representatives dismissed the Senate's amendments to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023. This bill intends to raise the instant asset write-off threshold from
See MoreWestern Australia: Parliament passes build-to-rent land tax exemption
The Western Australian Parliament has enacted the Land Tax Assessment Amendment (Build-to-Rent) Bill 2023. This legislation grants a 50% land tax exemption for 20 years to qualifying build-to-rent (BTR) developments, housing projects specifically
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Bangladesh: Reduced tax for asset management companies and exporters of goods, exemptions for OBU
The tax environment in Bangladesh is undergoing significant changes due to the implementation of Income Tax Act 2023 and Customs Act 2023. Recent tax-related developments allow for decreased tax rates for asset management companies (which have
See MoreAustralia: ATO announces tax incentives for hydrogen and critical minerals production
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published a release on the proposed Hydrogen Production and Critical Minerals Tax Incentives on Tuesday, 14 May, 2024, as part of the 2024-25 Budget. The initiative is designed to accelerate investment in
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM announces updated guidelines for advance pricing arrangement (APA)
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has revised its Advance Pricing Arrangement (APA) guidelines to align with updates introduced in the Income Tax (Advance Pricing Arrangement) Rules 2023, introduced in May, 2023. The revision imposes
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Hong Kong updates EDI lists for tax benefits
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) updated lists regarding the Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDI) on Monday, 13 May, 2024. The lists include: Qualifying Debt Instruments issued before 1 April, 2018 Short Term/ Medium Term Debt
See MoreAustralia: Senate Committee releases reports on tax promoter and superannuation concessions bills
Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee has released reports on proposed legislation to enhance the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) ability to target promoters of tax exploitation schemes. The report proposes to implement new
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Australia announces 2024-25 budget with multiple tax changesÂ
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented the 2024-25 Budget yesterday, 14 May, 2024. The key proposals in the budget are as follows: Adjust the start date of the 2023–24 Budget measure on Tax Integrity, which expands the general
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India: CBDT introduces new features for AIS
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) of the Income Tax Department in a release announced on Monday, 13 May, 2024, the introduction of a new functionality in their Annual Information Statement (AIS) to display the status of the information
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