New Zealand: DTA signs with Switzerland
On 8 August 2019, officials from New Zealand and Switzerland signed an amending protocol to update the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between them in accordance with BEPS
See MoreAngola signs DTA with Maldives
On 8 August 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Angola and Cape Verde signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in
See MoreTaiwan: NTBCA issues notice on withholding tax for profit-seeking enterprises
On 9 August 2019, Taiwan's National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area (NTBCA) has issued a notice clarifying that profit-seeking enterprises should file withholding tax during prescribed period. The authority indicates that profit-seeking
See MoreHong Kong issues practice note in the methodology for attributing profits to PEs
On 19 July 2019, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released Departmental Interpretation and Practice Note 60 (DIPN 60) which explains the concept of permanent establishment (PE) and the methodology for attributing profits to Hong Kong
See MoreChina: introduces incentives for tourism industry
On 3 August 2019, China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration have jointly published Notice No. 63 of 2 August 2019 providing incentives to boost up tourism industry in the Guangdong Hengqin New Area. The primary incentive for
See MoreUkraine: DTA signs with Oman
On 24 July 2019, the Cabinet of Ukraine authorized to sign a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Oman. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 20% capital holding; otherwise 10%, Interest rate 10%, and Royalties rate
See MoreIndia legislates Finance (No. 2) Act 2019
On 1 August 2019, India has published the Finance (No. 2) Act 2019 in the Official Gazette, which was approved by the president. The measures of the Act are in line with those presented as part of the Union Budget for 2019-20. Corporate tax
See MoreDTA between Luxembourg and Uzbekistan enters into force
On 26 July 2019, the amending protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Luxembourg and Uzbekistan was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2020. The agreement was signed by Luxembourg Minister of Finance Pierre Gramegna and
See MoreSouth Korea: MOEF proposes tax revision bill for 2019
On 25 July 2019, South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) has issued an overview of the proposed 2019 Tax Revision Bill to raise tax credit rate for corporate facility investments, R&D. The bill mainly focuses on boosting the
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM releases guidelines on restrictions to the deductibility of interest
On 5 July 2019, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has published new guidance on restrictions to the deductibility of interest expenses. The restriction is provided under Section 140C of the Income Tax Act 1967 (hereinafter referred to as the
See MoreAustralia issues final PCG and ruling on hybrid mismatch rules
The Australian Taxation Office has issued Practical Compliance Guideline (PCG) 2019/6 and Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2019/3, related to the concept of structure arrangements in relation to Australia's new hybrid mismatch rules.
See MoreHong Kong: IRD publishes departmental interpretation and practice notes on TP documentation
On 19 July 2019, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) published the three “Departmental Interpretation and Practice Notes” (DIPNs) Nos. 58, 59 and 60. The notes have been issued to set out the Department’s interpretation and practice
See MoreAustralia introduces a bill to amend thin capitalization rules
On 4 July 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share of Tax in Australia and Other Measures) Bill 2019 was introduced in the Australian House of Representatives. The purpose of the Treasury Laws
See MoreIndia: The new Finance Act modifies the Transfer pricing law
On 5 July 2019, the Minister of Finance presented the Finance (No.2) Act for the financial year 2019-20. The act changes the following transfer pricing rules: Documentations requirements: Under the new amendments, constituent entity of an
See MoreSingapore changes to FATCA reporting requirements with effect from 1 April 2020
On 10 July 2019, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an announcement that, with effect from 1 April 2020, the IRAS will no longer accept FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) notifications submitted via the International
See MoreIndonesia publishes a regulation with tax incentives for investments in certain sectors
On 26 June 2019, the Indonesian government issued a Government Regulation (PP) No. 45 of 2019, which amended Regulation No. 94 of 2010 (GR-94) on the calculation of taxable income and the repayment of income taxes in the current year to stimulate
See MoreIndonesia: MoF changes CFC deemed dividend rules
On 26 June 2019, the Ministry of Finance published a new regulation (No.93/PMK.03/2019(PMK-93) on the controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules for fiscal year(FY) 2019 which amended the regulation No.107/ PMK.03/2017(PMK-107), concerning the
See MoreBangladesh enacts Budget for 2019-20
On 30 June 2019, Parliament passed the Tk 5,23,190 crore national budget for 2019-20 fiscal year. The proposals were enacted by the Finance Act, 2019 (the Act) and became effective as of 1 July 2019. The summary of key amendments introduced by
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