Lithuania, Russia signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement for CbC reporting

31 January, 2017

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

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TIEA between Australia and Switzerland enters into force

30 January, 2017

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

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Andorra gazetted Budgetary Framework 2016-2019

25 January, 2017

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

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Norway publishes new rules on sharing economy

25 January, 2017

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

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Protocol to treaty between Armenia and Belarus enters into force

25 January, 2017

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

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TIEA between Switzerland and Iceland enters into force

25 January, 2017

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

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TIEA between Switzerland and Norway enters into force

25 January, 2017

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

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TIEA through EoN between Jersey and Switzerland enters into force

24 January, 2017

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

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TIEA between Switzerland and Guernsey enters into force

24 January, 2017

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

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Isle of Man: VAT relief for importing small non-commercial consignments

23 January, 2017

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

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UAE ratified TIEA with Norway

23 January, 2017

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.

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UAE ratified TIEA with Iceland

23 January, 2017

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

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Isle of Man: New regulations for accounting records

22 January, 2017

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

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Moldova and Turkey: Social Security Agreement initialed

21 January, 2017

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

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Montenegro: Tax debt payment plan announced

18 January, 2017

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

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Jersey: DTA with the Seychelles enters into force

18 January, 2017

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

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UK-Swiss Confederation: Taxation Co-operation Agreement terminated

17 January, 2017

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

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Isle of Man: Consultation response for additional requirements regarding accounting records

15 January, 2017

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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