Switzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch on Federal Act on implementation of international tax agreements
On 4 November 2020, the Swiss Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the Federal Act on the implementation of international tax agreements. With this proposal, the Federal Council is adapting the existing law to the changes made to international
See MoreSwitzerland declares interest rates for 2021
The Federal Tax Administration of Switzerland has published Circular Letter 2-185-D-2020-f of 22 October 2020 declaring federal direct tax interest rates for the 2021 calendar year. According to the Circular letter, Federal Department of Finance
See MoreAustria signs MAP agreement with Sweden
On 16 October 2020, the Finance Ministry of Austria announced that Austria signed an agreement regarding the implementation of agreements concluded on the basis of Article 22 (Mutual Agreement Procedure) with Sweden. The agreement effects from 6
See MoreUkraine: MOF develops a regulatory framework for the execution of the BEPS
On 20 October 2020, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued a press release regarding Implementation of the Law No 466 in Part of the BEPS Plan. MOF stated that they will approve all necessary regulations on the implementation of the
See MoreBelarus is set to join the Inclusive Framework on BEPS
On 14 October 2020, Belarus has published Resolution No. 590 on the National Legal Internet Portal, through which Belarus is set to join the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. The decision was formalized in
See MoreNorth Macedonia declares Fourth round of tax relief measures amid Covid-19 outbreak
On 24 September 2020, the Ministry of Finance has issued a release announcing the adoption of the fourth round of relief measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The key tax measures are following: The reduction of interest rate
See MoreHong Kong and Georgia enter into tax pact
On 5 October 2020, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with
See MoreRussia and Malta sign a protocol to amend the double tax treaty
On 1 October, the Russian Ministry of Finance reported that the Protocol to Russia - Malta DTT has been signed. In general dividend and interest WHT increases to 15%. However, there is a number of exceptions and in some cases current 5% dividend
See MoreRussia: Federal Tax Service proposes to remove Turkey and Nigeria from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
The Russian Federal Tax Service proposes to remove Turkey and Nigeria from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions that do not automatically exchange tax related information with Russia. The proposal was made for the purpose of updating the list
See MoreUkraine introduces loss carry-back provisions
On 15 September 2020, The Ukrainian Parliament has accepted for consideration Draft Bill No. 4101, which introduces loss carry-back provisions. The loss carry-back provisions would allow taxpayers to carry back losses up to 5 years. The Bill
See MoreHong Kong and Russia sign an agreement for the exchange of CbC report
On 3 September 2020, the Russian Federal Tax Service has announced that Hong Kong and Russia signed an agreement on the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports for the 2017 and 2018 reporting years. For reporting fiscal years beginning on or
See MoreHong Kong and Serbia enter into tax pact
On 28 August, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Serbia. The
See MoreUkraine: SFS releases guidance letter on new CFC rules
On 17 August 2020, the Ukraine State Fiscal Service (SFS) has issued a guidance letter 3380/IPK/99-00-05-05-02-09, which clarifies the taxation of profits of controlled foreign companies (CFCs). In Ukraine, the CFC rule will be applicable from 1
See MoreRussia: Tax audit guidelines on intra-group service expenses
The federal tax service of Russia has published guidance for lower tax authorities to follow in investigating the reasonableness of expenses claimed for intra-group services. The tax authorities did not have a unified approach to verifying
See MoreRussia declares reduced rate for IT companies
On 31 July 2020, Russia has published Federal Law No. 265-FZ in the Official Gazette introducing "ultra-low tax regime" for IT companies, applies from 1 January 2021. The law provides following major benefits for qualifying IT
See MorePortugal publishes Supplementary 2020 Budget
On 24 July 2020, Portugal published Law No. 27-A/2020 in the Official Gazette and entered into force on 25 July 2020. The law provides for the Supplementary 2020 Budget and an economic and social stabilization program in response to the
See MoreLatvia defers tax payments for a period of up to three years
In June 2020, Latvia approved an extension of tax measures to provide continued support beyond the end of the state of emergency for COVID-19. Under the support measures, the possibility to defer tax payments for a period of up to three years is
See MoreRussia aims to introduce fixed tax of RUB 5 million on CFC income
The government of Russia is planning several tax measures to be introduced in 2021 including an increased 15% tax rate applies on high-earning individuals and reduced 3% tax rate on Information Technology enterprises. In addition to these
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