Lithuania, Russia signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement for CbC reporting
According to a press release of 27 January 2017, published by the OECD, Lithuania, Mauritius, Gabon, Hungary, Indonesia, Malta, and the Russian Federation have now signed a tax co-operation agreement, the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement
See MoreTIEA between Australia and Switzerland enters into force
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Australia and Switzerland was concluded through an exchange of notes entered into force on 1 January 2017. Furthermore, this agreement was signed on 14 December 2016 by Australia and on 8 December 2016
See MoreAndorra gazetted Budgetary Framework 2016-2019
The Budgetary Framework of 2016-2019 for the General State Administration was published in the Official Gazette, on 18 January 2017. The Budgetary Framework of 2016-2019 contains a series of budgetary estimates and limitations for the covered
See MoreNorway publishes new rules on sharing economy
The tax administration published a report on the participation of the economy and suggested new rules for dealing with it on 19 January 2016. According to the proposed rules, there must be clearer rules on tax-exempt income and business; simplify
See MoreProtocol to treaty between Armenia and Belarus enters into force
The amending protocol to a treaty between Armenia and Belarus has entered into force on 26 December 2016. It was signed on 19 May 2016 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The
See MoreTIEA between Switzerland and Iceland enters into force
The tax exchange of information agreement (TIEA) between Iceland and Switzerland has been entered into force on 1 January 2017 through an exchange of notes (EoN). It applies from the same date of its entry into force. The agreement was signed on 26
See MoreTIEA between Switzerland and Norway enters into force
The tax exchange of information agreement (TIEA) between Norway and Switzerland has been entered into force on 1 January 2017 through an exchange of notes (EoN). It applies from the same date of its entry into force. The agreement was signed on 26
See MoreTIEA through EoN between Jersey and Switzerland enters into force
The Exchange of Information Agreement regarding tax matters (TIEA) between Jersey and Switzerland has been entered into force on 1st January 2017 by an Exchange of Notes (EoN). It was signed on 26th October 2016 by Switzerland and on 1st November
See MoreTIEA between Switzerland and Guernsey enters into force
The tax exchange of information agreement (TIEA) between Guernsey and Switzerland has been entered into force on 1 January 2017 through an exchange of notes (EoN). It applies from the same date of its entry into force. The agreement was signed on 26
See MoreIsle of Man: VAT relief for importing small non-commercial consignments
According to Directive 2006-79-EC, the Value Added Tax (VAT) relief is available for imports of small non-commercial consignments of merchandise from other countries and the maximum cost of qualifying merchandise is increased to GBP 39 from GBP
See MoreUAE ratified TIEA with Norway
The tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) between Norway and the United Arab Emirates has been ratified by the United Arab Emirates on 15 January 2017 according to the Decree No.
See MoreUAE ratified TIEA with Iceland
The tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) between Iceland and the United Arab Emirates has been ratified by the United Arab Emirates on 15 January 2017 according to the Decree No. 223/2016.This TIEA was signed on 12 April
See MoreIsle of Man: New regulations for accounting records
On 20 January 2017, the income tax regulations 2016 come into effect for accounts and financial records and in accordance with this regulation taxpayers are required to store accounts and financial records for at least 5 years. Non-compliance with
See MoreMoldova and Turkey: Social Security Agreement initialed
In accordance with a press release published by the Moldovan Ministry, a Social Security Agreement between Moldova and Turkey has been initialed in Chisinau. This treaty has expected to be signed later this
See MoreMontenegro: Tax debt payment plan announced
The Law on Tax Debt Payment Plan has entered into force and been published in Official Gazette on 31st December 2016. On the basis of the Law, a tax debt may be paid back in 60 monthly installments, if at least 10% of the total debt is repaid in
See MoreJersey: DTA with the Seychelles enters into force
The Income Tax Treaty of 2015 between Jersey and Seychelles entered into force on 5th January 2017. The provisions of the treaty will be applicable from 1st January
See MoreUK-Swiss Confederation: Taxation Co-operation Agreement terminated
The UK-Swiss Confederation Taxation Co-operation Agreement ended on 31 December 2016. An agreement terminating the UK-Swiss Taxation Co-operation Agreement was signed on 14 November 2016 by HM Revenue and Customs Permanent Secretary and Executive
See MoreIsle of Man: Consultation response for additional requirements regarding accounting records
The Income Tax Division of Isle of Man published a summary of responses received from the stakeholders to the consultation on enhanced requirements for accounting records on 6 January 2017. According to consultation, the Treasury believes that no
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