Armenia approves BEPS MLI
On 24 March 2022, the Armenian Cabinet approved the ratification of BEPS MLI. Armenia signed the convention on 7 June 2017. After completing the ratification process Armenia must deposit its ratification instrument to bring the MLI into force for
See MoreRussia: FTS clarifies the application of transfer pricing control under sanctions
On 14 March 2022, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) published guidance (Letter No. ШЮ-4-13/2724) stipulating that the application of sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities may adversely affect the economic conditions of the
See MoreRussia introduces tax exemption for IT sector
On 2 March 2022, the President of Russia signed Decree No. 83 (“the Edict”). The decree provides several tax incentives to support Russia's IT sector. Accordingly, qualified IT companies are granted an exemption from corporate income tax
See MoreRussia increases the interest rates to 20%
On 28 February 2022, the Russian Central Bank has announced the decision to increase the key rate from 9.50% to 20%. The measure was taken in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, followed by harsh sanctions and the collapse of the
See MoreRussia increases the interest rate from February 2022
On 14 February 2022, the Russian Central Bank has announced the decision to increase the key rate from 8.50% to 9.50% with effect from 14 February 2022. The CBR’s key interest rate is used for the purposes of calculating interest deduction and
See MoreSwitzerland publishes safe haven interest rates for 2022
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has published two Circulars with safe-harbor interest rates 2022 for advances and intercompany loans in Swiss francs as well as in foreign currencies. Circular 195 of 27 January 2022 The minimum
See MoreUkraine: National Bank increases the interest rate from January 2022
On 20 January 2022, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to increase its key policy rate from 9% to 10% per annum with effect from 21 January 2022. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and penalties
See MoreSwitzerland: Implementation of OECD minimum tax rate by constitutional amendment
On 12 January 2022, the Federal Council decided to implement the minimum tax rate for certain companies agreed by the OECD and G20 member states by means of a constitutional amendment. Based on that decision, a temporary ordinance should
See MoreUkraine: Government approves amendments to the law ratifying the BEPS MLI
On 29 December 2021, the Ukraine Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government has approved amendments to the law ratifying the tax treaty related measures to prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). BEPS MLI entered into force with
See MoreIceland sets 31 January 2022 deadline for 2021 CbC notification
On 22 December 2021, Iceland published the Notice No.1490/2021 which provides that the CbC report notification in respect of the 2021 fiscal year is to be submitted by 31 January 2022. Companies must designate a company group member to submit CbC
See MoreUkraine: STS provides main provisions on amendments to the Tax Code
On 24 December 2021, the State Tax Service (STS) has issued a press release providing the main provisions of the Law No. 1914 of 30 November 2021 “On amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts of Ukraine to ensure the
See MoreUkraine: President signs law on tax incentives for the IT industry
On 20 December 2021, the President of Ukraine has signed Law No. 1946-IX providing ‘Diia City’ resident IT companies special tax and legal regime from 2022. This will come into force at the end of January 2022. The Law provides for a number
See MoreEU: Proposed Directive on Global Minimum Tax
On 22 December 2021 the European Commission proposed a Directive to ensure that large multinational groups are subject to a global minimum effective tax rate. The proposal follows the terms of the international agreement on Pillar 2 of the OECD
See MoreRussia increases the interest rate from December 2021
On 17 December 2021, the Russian Central Bank has announced the decision to increase the key rate from 5% to 8.5% with effect from 20 December 2021. The new rate applies from The CBR's key interest rate is used for the purposes of calculating
See MoreArmenia increases the interest rate from December 2021
On 14 December 2021, the Armenian Central Bank has announced the decision to increase the key rate from 7.25% to 7.75% with effect from December 2021. The interest rate of the Central Bank is used for the purposes of calculating interest
See MoreUkraine: National Bank increases the interest rate from December 2021
On 9 December 2021, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to increase its key policy rate from 8.5% to 9% per annum with effect from 10 December 2021. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and penalties which is
See MoreRussia proposes a 0% CIT Rate to specific sectors
On 25 November 2021, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) submitted Bill No. 25126-8 to Parliament. The law provides for a corporate tax rate of 0% for cultural institutions established by municipalities. If accepted, the 0% rate will apply from January
See MoreUkraine increases thresholds of criminal liability for tax evasion
On 17 November 2021, Ukraine has published Law No. 1888-IX in the Official Gazette increasing thresholds of criminal liability for tax evasion. The changes are applicable from 25 November 2021. The new fines are given below: EvasionPrevious
See More