Malaysia: IRBM gazettes APA Rules 2023
On 29 May 2023, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board of Revenue (IRBM) published the Income Tax (Advance Pricing Arrangement) Rules 2023 ("APA Rules 2023") in their gazette with the following key changes. Taxpayers engaged in cross-border
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Bangladesh: Budget for FY 2023-24
On 1 June 2023, the Finance Minister, Mr. AHM Mustafa Kamal presented the budget in parliament for the fiscal year 2023-24, aiming to accelerate economic growth, promote social development, and address key challenges faced by the nation. The budget
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Malaysia: IRBM publishes transfer pricing rules 2023
On 29 May 2023, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board of Revenue (IRBM) officially published Order No P.U. (A) 165 (TP Rules 2023) introducing a new transfer pricing documentation process effective from assessment year 2023 onwards. The main changes
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Vietnam deposits BEPS MLI ratification instrument
On 23 May 2023, Vietnam has deposited its instrument of approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention). This move makes Vietnam the 81st jurisdiction to
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New Zealand introduces OECD pillar two GLoBE rules in Taxation Bill
On 18 May 2023, the Minister of Revenue, Mr. Hon David Parker introduced the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023–24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill into the parliament. The Bill contains the following key measures: OECD pillar two
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Sri Lanka: IRD releases guidelines for calculating income tax
On 9 May 2023, the Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released Circular No: SEC/2023/E/03. This circular provides detailed guidelines for calculating income tax for the assessment year beginning on 1 April 2022. The circular takes into
See MoreSri Lanka restricts deductions by cash payments
The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has recently released the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 04 of 2023. This act was certified on 8 May 2023, has now been officially published in the Official Gazette on 12 May 2023. The IRD also
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD publishes MAP guidelines
On 8 May 2023, the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) guidelines. The guidelines provide several key aspects related to Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) requests in Sri Lanka. The guidelines
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Australia: Federal Budget for FY 2023-24
On 9 May 2023, Mr. Jim Chalmers, the Australian Treasurer handed down Federal Budget for FY 2023-24, with some proposed changes to tax and superannuation laws. Many of the measures announced are subject to receiving royal assent and therefore not
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Singapore publishes guidance on corporate income tax filing for 2023
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released comprehensive guidance for the corporate income tax filing season 2023. The guidance provides detailed instructions on various aspects of tax filing, ensuring taxpayers understand the
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Australia declares small business energy incentive
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has declared small business energy incentive with an additional 20% deduction on eligible expenditures aimed at promoting electrification and enhancing energy efficiency. Eligible assets or upgrades will need
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IMF Report Looks at the Economy of Hong Kong SAR
On 4 May 2023 the IMF published a report following discussions with Hong Kong SAR, China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The economy of the Hong Kong SAR economy has been recovering following the problems caused by the
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OECD: Tax Transparency in Asia
On 27 April 2023 the OECD published Tax Transparency in Asia 2023: Asia Initiative Progress Report. The report documents the progress made by countries in Asia between 2009 and 2022 in implementing the requirements on transparency and exchange of
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India: Supreme Court decides high courts responsible for adjudicating transfer pricing cases
On 19 April 2023, the Indian Supreme Court published a decision on whether High Courts should hear appeals challenging the findings of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal on transfer pricing issues. The judgment pertains to cases where appeals
See MoreVietnam: MoF announces tax payment extensions for 2023
On 14 April 2023, Vietnam's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Decree No. 12/2023/ND-CP, which provides for tax payment deadline extensions for qualifying taxpayers in various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and SMEs. The extensions
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Kazakhstan takes legal action against companies over oil fields development
The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK) represented by the authorized body, PSA, filed a lawsuit against the operators of the Kashagan and Karachaganak fields. The reason of the lawsuit is the inclusion of unreasonable expenses by the
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Hong Kong: IRD issues circular letter extending due date for N code returns
On 14 April 2023, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong issued a Circular Letter providing an extension of due date for N code returns. Recognising the genuine difficulties being experienced by businesses and practitioners in their
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Singapore introduce a new enterprise innovation scheme
The government of Singapore announced a new enterprise innovation scheme in Budget 2023 .The Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS) is a new initiative announced in Budget 2023 to encourage businesses to engage in research and development, innovation,
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