Ukraine: STS clarifies about taxation of dividends received
On 3 September 2021, the Ukrainian State Tax Service (STS) has clarified that in case of dividends received by a legal entity from another legal entity under a simplified tax regime, the dividends that have not been taxed under the Tax Code of
See MoreRussia increases the interest rate from September 2021
On 10 September 2021, the Russian Central Bank has announced the decision to increase the key rate from 5.5% to 6.75% with effect from 13 September 2021. For tax purposes, the key rate is important in relation to the safe harbor rates for
See MoreUkraine: MOF approves three Orders on transfer pricing and other taxes
On 20 August 2021, the Ukraine Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of three orders that approve tax clarifications/consultations on: Issues of taxation of income of non-residents, which are equated to dividends (Order №
See MoreUkraine: National Bank increases the interest rate from September 2021
On 9 September 2021, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to increase its key policy rate from 8% to 8.5% per annum with effect from 10 September 2021. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and penalties which is
See MoreRussia introduces reduced rate for IP income
On 31 August 2021, the Federal Tax Service has published a clarification. Accordingly, from 2 August 2021, regions of Russia may set a reduced corporate income tax rate for the income received by taxpayers from the provision of rights to use the
See MoreUkraine issues taxation of income of non-residents
On 27 Aug 2021, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance has issued Order No. 480 regarding the taxation of income of non-residents, which are equated to dividends. The Order provides clarification on the application of the new rules of taxation of income
See MoreRussia: MOF clarifies the deductibility of R&D expenses for CIT purposes
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently issued a Guidance Letter No. 03-03-06/1/49733, published on July 26, 2021. The MoF noted that R&D expenditure was completed in the reporting period (tax period) in which this R&D was completed
See MoreRussia increases the Interest rate from July 2021
On 23 July 2021, the Russian Central Bank announced the decision to increase the key rate from 5.5% to 6.5% with effect from 26 July 2021. For tax purposes, the key rate is important in relation to the safe harbor rates for interest income and
See MoreUkraine: STS releases guidance letter on tax treaty requirements under CFC rules
On 12 July 2021, the State Tax Service (STS) has issued a guidance letter 2712/IPK/ 99-00-21-02-02-06 which clarifies tax treaty requirements under CFC rules. The guidance letter clarifies that from 1 January 2022 CFC profits may be exempt from
See MoreUkraine: National Bank increases the interest rate from July 2021
On 22 July 2021, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to increase its key policy rate from 7.5% to 8% per annum with effect from 23 July 2021. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and
See MoreUkraine issues draft laws on tax incentives for industrial park
Ukraine has issued Draft Law 5688 on 22 June 2021, and Draft Law 5688-1 on 7 July 2021 ‘on Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine to create favorable conditions for attracting large-scale investment in the industrial park’. The Draft Law
See MoreIceland publishes a law on new penalties for transfer pricing documentation
On 15 June 2021, Iceland published Law 61/2021 in the Official Gazette introducing new rules for the imposition of fines on taxpayers who fail to comply with transfer pricing documentation requirements for related party transactions, whether
See MoreEU: Annual Report on Taxation 2021
On 18 May 2021 the European Union (EU) published the Annual Report on Taxation 2021 assessing progress made by EU Member States in aligning their tax policies with the EU’s tax priorities to promote innovation and productivity, encourage
See MoreEU: European Commission sets out future agenda for business taxation
On 18 May 2021 the European Commission adopted a Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st Century setting out its vision for supporting business during the economic recovery and achieving fairer taxation. Ensuring effective
See MoreBelarus: Tax and Duties Ministry clarifies the taxation of PEs in Belarus
On 29 April 2021, the Tax and Duties Ministry of the Republic of Belarus has issued Guidance Letter No. 4-2-15/00981 to clarify the taxation of foreign organizations operating in the territory of the Republic of Belarus through permanent
See MoreUkraine: National Bank increases the interest rate from April 2021
On 15 April 2021, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to increase its key policy rate from 6.5% to 7.5% per annum with effect from 16 April 2021. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and
See MoreSerbia: MOF releases arm’s length interest rates for 2021
On 19 March 2021, the Serbian Ministry of Finance has published the Rulebook on Arm’s Length Interest Rates applicable for 2021 that applies on related parties’ loans. Rulebook comes into force on 27 March 2021. Taxpayers can use
See MoreUkraine: National Bank increases the interest rate from March 2021
On 4 March 2021, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to increase its key policy rate from 6% to 6.5% per annum with effect from 5 March 2021. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and
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