UK: ‘Deemed Consent’ Regime To NICs has been extended by HMRC
A change of policy from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will enable informal representatives of elderly and disadvantaged taxpayers like family and friends to deal with tax issues like National Insurance Contributions on their behalf under the
See MoreFinland: Government Agrees To Tax Hikes For 2015 Budget
After weeks of one-on-one and full-cabinet negotiations, on August 28, 2014, the Finish Government has agreed on the 2015 budget proposal. The proposal is mainly based on decisions made in the General Government Fiscal Plan last spring and in the
See MoreDenmark: New Figures published for personal income tax 2015
The Ministry of Taxation published on its website on 2 September 2014, the figures applied for personal income tax purposes in 2015. Furthermore, it lists the applicable figures for other taxes. Such figures are adjusted annually according to
See MoreEFTA- Colombia: Free trade agreements enters into force
The FTA (free trade agreements) between EFTA (European Free Trade Association) states- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland was signed on 25 November 2008. FTA between Colombia and Norway entered into force on 1 September and FTA between
See MoreUK Pension scheme administrators: New requirements to be fit and proper persons
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is committed to combating pension liberation activity. To build on a number of recent changes to existing legislation and processes, HMRC has introduced new legislation relating to the fit and proper status of scheme
See MoreRomania: The Ministry of Finance published new tax provision
The Ministry of Finance published drafts proposal of the Tax Code and the Fiscal Procedures Code, on 30 June 2014. Under draft proposals currently under discussion the penalty for an under declaration of profits would be 10% of the additional amount
See MoreGovernment of Finland approves 2015 budget
After weeks of one-on-one and full-cabinet negotiations, the Government has agreed on the 2015 budget proposal. The proposal is mainly based on decisions made in the General Government Fiscal Plan last spring and in the Government Programme in June.
See MoreDenmark:Announced Budget Proposal for 2015
The Ministry of Finance published its Budget Bill for 2015 on 26 August 2014. The Budget is focused on certifying better benefit, producing more jobs and keeping the economy sound under mechanism. The Budget will generally apply from 1 January
See MoreGermany-Israel details of ICTT publishes
The Income and Capital Tax Agreement (2014) between Germany and Israel has published in detail. The treaty was accomplished in the German, Hebrew and English languages and it follows the OECD Model. The maximum 10% withholding rates are applied on
See MoreLithuania signed FATCA agreement with United States
Lithuania and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement, on August 26, 2014. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) in Lithuania will report the information required under FATCA about U.S.
See MoreLithuania: Simplified VAT registration from September 2014
Lithuania has plans to cut the amount of application forms to be filled out for VAT registrations. The new procedure has reduced the application process from three forms to a single application, an FR 0388. In addition, companies may apply for a VAT
See MorePoland-UAE: Income and Capital Tax Treaty modified by Poland
According to Law No. 1109 of 26 June 2014, the Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1993) between Poland and United Arab Emirates has modified by Poland and it was signed on December 11, 2013. According to the declaration of Polish Government confirms its
See MorePoland- Cayman Islands: Exchange of information agreement modified by Poland
According to Law No. 1108 of 26 June 2014 which was published in the Official Journal on 22 August, Poland ratified the Cayman Islands - Poland Exchange of Information Agreement of 2013. Further details of the agreements will be reported
See MoreEstonia-Switzerland: Singed Protocol To Income and Capital Tax Treaty
Estonia and Switzerland signed protocol treaty to the Estonia - Switzerland Income and Capital Tax Treaty of 2002, on 25 August 2014 and it was amended by the exchange of notes
See MoreSpain: Releases modified tax laws by the Spanish Government
On 23 June 2014, draft bills modifying the most important Spanish tax laws were released. The Spanish Government released the second draft bill on 1 August 2014, which will now be discussed and voted on by the Spanish Parliament. It is intended that
See MoreGovernment of Sweden cuts growth forecast and promised to raise more taxes if re-elected
The economy of Sweden contracted slightly in the first quarter and barely grew in the April-June period as its key export sector was hurt by sluggish overseas demand, particularly in Europe. Borg cut his forecast for growth this year to 1.9 percent
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Sweden
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Denmark
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the
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