Czech Republic: DTA with Korea Republic authorizes
The government of the Czech Republic on 16 January 2017, authorized the negotiation of a new Income Tax Treaty with the Republic of Korea. When signed, in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing Income Tax Treaty (signed in
See MoreCzech Republic: Bill introducing CbC reporting submitted to parliament
The government of Czech Republic has submitted a bill on 22nd December 2016 to the parliament, which, if approved, would announce changes to the Law on International Cooperation in the Administration of Taxes. It would implement the provisions
See MoreDTA between Chile and Czech Republic approved
An Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2015) between Chile and Czech Republic has been approved by Chilean Senate on 14th December 2016 for the avoidance of double
See MoreCzech Republic: Proposed VAT rate change for magazines and newspapers
The parliament has approved a change of the VAT rate for newspapers and magazines on 9th November 2016 in which advertising exceeds more than 50% of their content. The current VAT rate is 15% and the proposed VAT rate is 10%. It is expected that the
See MoreCzech Republic: Announcement regarding country by country reporting
The Finance Ministry of Czech has made an announcement on 11th August 2016 that it started a public consultation on a bill which would introduce changes to the Law on International Cooperation in Tax Administration. In particular, the bill would
See MoreDTA between Czech Republic and Iran enters into force
The Income Tax Treaty (2015) between Czech Republic and Iran has been entered into force on 4th August 2016 and it generally applies from 1st January
See MoreCzech Republic: Changes to real estate acquisition tax has approved
The lower chamber of the parliament has approved a bill in the third reading on 1st June 2016 regarding the changes to the Senate Legislative Measure on Real Estate Acquisition Tax. Particularly the Bill gives that the taxpayer of the real estate
See MoreCzech Republic and U.S. : Protocol to social security agreement enters into force
The amending protocol of Social Security Agreement (2007) between Czech Republic and United States has been entered into force on 1st May 2016, which was signed on 23rd September 2013 and this protocol generally applies from 1st May
See MoreCzech Republic and Tunisia: Social Security Agreement signed and approved
The Social Security Agreement between Czech Republic and Tunisia has been approved by upper chamber of parliament (senate) of Czech Republic on 6th April 2016, which was signed in Prague on 20th November
See MoreIMF report comments on economic situation of Czech Republic
On 16 May 2016 the IMF published a report following conclusion of talks with the Czech Republic under Article IV of its articles of agreement. Following a 4.2% expansion of the economy in 2015 growth in the Czech Republic is expected to slow
See MoreCzech Republic: Senate approves criminal code amendment
The Senate has approved an amendment on 27th April 2016 to the Criminal Code to the effect that even the act of preparing for tax evasion is a criminal offense. The amendment must be signed by the President for becoming law. The objective of this
See MoreTreaty between Botswana and Czech Republic negotiated
The second round of negotiations for a tax treaty between Botswana and the Czech Republic is arranged to take place in Prague from 18th to 21st April
See MoreCzech Republic: Income Tax Law amendment regarding participation exemption
The Senate has approved a bill on 6th April 2016 that introduces changes to the Income Tax Law. The bill must be signed into law by the President for becoming law. It has been predicted that the bill will be applicable the first day of the calendar
See MoreCzech Republic: Website on electronic reporting of revenues of VAT launched
The General Tax Directorate announced a new website on 4th April 2016 devoted to electronic reporting of revenues: www.e-trzby.cz. The president signed the Bill on electronic reporting of revenues and reduction of VAT regarding catering services on
See MoreTIEA between Belize and Czech Republic signed
An Exchange of Information Agreement regarding tax matters between Belize and the Czech Republic has signed on February 12, 2016 in Mexico
See MoreCzech Republic: Amendment allows allocation of VAT reverse charge mechanism
In regard to the value added tax (VAT) rules, there is a new provision that allows buyers and sellers to agree to an allocation of the reverse charge mechanism, without considering the value of the goods. This amendment is effective from 1st
See MoreCzech Republic: Ministry of Finance holds conference on countering tax evasion
The Finance Ministry held a conference on 18th November 2015 regarding tax evasion and measures taken to counter it. It was reported that because of intensifying the fight against tax evasion and avoidance, public revenues had increased. In
See MoreCzech Republic: Control form to counter VAT fraud to be postponed
The government has submitted a bill to parliament that would postpone the announcement of the "control form" to counter VAT fraud till 1st January 2017. Primarily, the filing requirement of the form applies with effect from 1st January 2016. The
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