Montenegro and Ukraine initial new income tax treaty to replace 2001 agreement
Montenegro and Ukraine officials reportedly concluded the second round of negotiations by initiating an income tax treaty on 28 August 2024. This agreement, which will replace the 2001 tax treaty established between Ukraine and the former
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Albania updates double taxation treaty rules
Albania's Ministry of Finance has announced Instruction No. 11 of 23 July 2024, published in the Official Gazette No. 133/2024. The new instructions came into force on 2 August 2024. The guidance introduces revised compliance procedures for
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UK to join CPTPP by 15 December’ 24
The UK Department for Business and Trade has revealed that the agreement for the UK's entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will take effect by 15 December 2024. The CPTPP, signed by 11
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UK plans higher windfall tax on North Sea oil, gas producers
The British government's plan to raise the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers. In late July, the Labour government announced changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including increasing the tax rate from 35% to 38% starting 1
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UK: PM warns of ‘painful’ October budget, unveils GBP 22 billion financial gap
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday, 29 August 2024, that the forthcoming October 2024 budget would be "painful." This announcement sets the stage for government spending cuts to address a GBP 22 billion (USD 29 billion) budget
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Switzerland approves VAT reform with key changes from 2025
The Federal Council of Switzerland has approved VAT reform, effective 1 January 2025. The reforms introduce several key changes, which are as follows: A new voluntary balance and flat-rate tax method to simplify compliance for VAT flat rate
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OECD reports advances on harmful tax practices in Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Eswatini, and Hong Kong
The OECD released an announcement on 27 August 2024 highlighting that jurisdictions have made further progress in addressing harmful tax practices through the implementation of the international standard under BEPS Action 5. This is evidenced by
See MoreIMF Report on Turkey Recommends Tax Changes
On 28 August 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Turkey under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The economic policies followed by Turkey since mid-2023 have reduced crisis risks and raised confidence. There was
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European Commission launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese steel track shoe imports
The European Commission is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into steel track shoe imports from China. The Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of steel track shoes originating in the People's Republic of
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Switzerland adopts partial revision of the ordinance governing VAT
The Swiss Federal Council adopted a partial revision of the Value Added Tax Ordinance (VAT) on 21 August 2024. It contains the implementing provisions of the revised Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act) and changes unrelated to this revision of the VAT
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Guatemala, Ukraine to continue FTA negotiations
Ukraine's Ministry of Economy announced that Guatemala and Ukraine will continue negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) and deepening bilateral economic cooperation on 17 August 2024. This was agreed upon in a meeting in the Dominican
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Greece, Moldova to negotiate tax treaty amendment
Moldova has authorised the negotiation of an amending protocol to the 2004 income and property tax treaty with Greece on Thursday, 22 August 2024. The authorisation – Decree No. 1591-IX of 16 August 2024 – was published in the Official
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Curacao, Malta tax treaty enters into force in September ’24
The income tax treaty between Curacao and Malta will enter into force on Sunday, 1 September 2024. The treaty will apply from 1 January 2025. Malta utilises the credit method to eliminate double taxation. Curacao can employ either the
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Serbia announces amendments to e-invoicing rulebook
Serbia’s Ministry of Finance released updates to the electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) rulebook in the official gazette no. 65/2024 on 2 August 2024. These amendments will take effect from 1 September 2024, with specific provisions concerning the
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Slovak Republic approves tax treaty amendment with Moldova
The Slovak Republic government approved signing an amendment to the 2003 tax treaty with Moldova on 21 August 2024. The tax treaty between the Slovak Republic and Moldova was intended to prevent double taxation and tax evasion in the field of
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Switzerland approves tax treaty with Jordan
During a meeting, the Swiss Federal Council approved a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Jordan on 21 August 2024. The agreement will create legal certainty and favourable conditions for the further development of bilateral economic relations
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Switzerland extends special rules on withholding tax for too-big-to-fail instruments
The Swiss Federal Council approved a temporary extension of the special rules on withholding tax for too-big-to-fail (TBTF) instruments to 31 December 2031. This ensures that banks can continue to obtain capital from within Switzerland on
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Netherlands approves tax treaty protocol with Moldova
Netherlands’ Council of Ministers ratified the protocol amending the 2000 income tax treaty with Moldova. Signed on 4 September 2023, this is the first amendment to the tax treaty. This income tax treaty between the Netherlands and Moldova
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