Kazakhstan: 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
See MoreAustralia: ATO publishes Local File instructions for 2021
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published the Local file instructions for 2021. These instructions apply to the local file for 2021. This relates to reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2020. Updates to the instructions
See MorePakistan enacts Budget for FY 2021-22
On 30 June 2021, the Finance Act 2021 was enacted after passage by Pakistani Parliament and assent of the president. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has published the Finance Act 2021 on their official website. Some of the key
See MoreIndia further extends the deadlines of tax compliances due to COVID-19
On 25 June 2021, India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notifications No. 74 and No. 75, Circular No. 12/2021 granting further extension in timelines of certain tax compliances related to corporate taxation
See MoreTaiwan: MOF issues Decree on cross-border bilateral, multilateral APAs under MAP
On 24 June 2021, the Ministry of Finance issued a Decree which stipulates that when tax collection authorities negotiate cross-border bilateral or multilateral advance pricing arrangements (APAs) (hereinafter referred to as "BAPAs") with the
See MoreAustralia updates guidance on claiming loss carry back tax offset
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued guidance on claiming the loss carry back tax offset. Taxpayers must meet the eligibility requirements to choose to carry back the loss and claim the tax offset. Taxpayers can claim the tax
See MoreAzerbaijan signs MCAA for the exchange of CbCR
On 12 March 2021, Azerbaijan has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the exchange of Country-by-Country reports (CbCR). According to OECD, the total signatories to the agreement CbC MCAA are now
See MoreVietnam: MoF implements new rules on Advance Pricing Agreements
On 18 June 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Circular 45/2021/TT-BTC, which sets out new rules on Advance Pricing Agreements in Vietnam. The key measures of the Circular are listed below: Transactions covered by
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