Argentina – Switzerland: DTA has been approved
Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Argentina and Switzerland of 2014 has approved by the Swiss Federal Council on 15 October
See MoreRussia: VAT treatment of electronic services
The Finance Ministry (MoF) has issued a Letter No. 03-07-08/35579 on 21 July 2014 clarifying the VAT treatment of services for giving entrance to an electronic database supplied by a foreign company to a Russian company. As a result, the MoF
See MoreIceland: Released draft regulation on transfer pricing documentation
The Icelandic Ministry of Finance released the draft regulation on transfer pricing on 13 October 2014. According to the draft regulation outlining detailed transfer pricing rules was released on 13 October 2014 and when finalized this will apply
See MoreNorway: Budget for 2015 cuts taxes
The new government of Norway proposes the 2015 fiscal budget on October 8, 2014 which focuses on targeted tax cuts through broadening of tax base. The levy of wealth tax on individual tax payers was reduced from 1.1% to 1% in 2014. The budget for
See MoreRussia: VAT free event and exhibitions for foreigners
The Finance Ministry of Russia has established that exhibition, live event and conference services provider in Russia to non-Russian customers are free from Russian VAT. But according to EU and the OECD Guidelines, VAT should be charged on live
See MoreGreek Tax Provisions has been challenged by European Union
It was asked by the European Commission to end the Greek discriminatory taxation of foreign-flagged ships and amend legislation on duty-free service stations. Greek-flagged ships and certain vessels managed from Greece are exempt from income tax as
See MoreDTA between Australia and Switzerland ratified by Australia
On 24th September 2014, Australia completed its domestic ratification procedures with respect to the DTA signed with Switzerland. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace with the treaty between Australia and Switzerland Income Tax
See MoreIceland-Albania: Signed an income tax treaty
Iceland and Albania signed an income tax treaty on 26 September 2014. Further details will be reported
See MoreUAE-Hungary Income Tax Treaty ratified
According to the Decree No. 73/2014, the Income Tax Treaty between United Arab Emirates and Hungary has been ratified. The treaty has entered into force on 4 October 2014 and this will be effective from 1 January 2015. The further detail information
See MoreRussia: Obligatory notification for dual nationality or foreign residence permits requires
Russia acted out a law that effective from 4 August 2014 requiring Russian citizens to give notice to the Federal Migration Service (FMS) where they have dual nationality, or foreign residence permits. For Russian citizens who already have dual
See MoreTreaty Between Cyprus And Norway Enters Into Force
The new Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and Norway entered into force on 8 July 2014 and its provisions will apply from 1 January 2015. Under the treaty, withholding tax on dividends is 0% if the beneficial owner is a company (other than a
See MoreUkraine agrees to tax relief to boost compliance
As part of changes to the tax regime announced by the head of authority, Ukraine intends to cut the number of taxes and fees payable by businesses from 22 to 9. This initiative is taken to foster an improved working relationship with taxpayers. The
See MoreSwitzerland- Belgium: ICTT has been approved
The Belgium - Switzerland Income and Capital Tax Treaty (ICTT) of 1978 has been signed on 10 April 2014 and this amending protocol has been approved by the Swiss Federal Council on 19
See MoreRussia: Revised version of the draft law publishes
The Ministry of Finance in Russia has released a significantly revised version of the draft law on the package of tax initiatives on September 2, 2014. This contains a number of significant changes affecting such matters as exclusions from
See MoreNorwegian Tonnage Tax Regime Tweak has been approved by EFTA
Amendment to the Norwegian Special Tax System for Shipping has been approved by the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (EFTA Surv). Shipping income is exempted from ordinary corporate tax and only a tonnage tax related to the
See MoreRussia: Zero VAT rate applicable to freight services provided by certain vessels
The Finance Ministry (MoF) has issued Letter No. 03-07-РЗ/32218 on July 3, 2014 describing the VAT rate applicable to the provision of services of seaborne vessels and combined navigation vessels based on time charter agreements for the reason of
See MoreTurkey -Moldova FTA signed
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Moldova and Turkey has signed on September 11, 2014. Further details will be reported
See MoreAlbania-UAE Income and Capital Tax Treaty has been ratified
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Albania and United Arab Emirates has been ratified on June 19, 2014 by the Albanian Parliament by way of Law No. 61/2014 as released in the Official Gazette No. 109 of July 11, 2014. Further details will be
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