DTA between Bulgaria and Norway ratified by Bulgaria
The Income Tax Treaty (2014) between Bulgaria and Norway has been ratified by the Bulgarian parliament on 8th July 2015. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the previous income and capital tax treaty (1988). The ratification
See MoreRussia: Federal Council accepts amendments on CFC rules
The Russian Federation Council has accepted draft law, No. 714002-6 on 3rd June 2015 that contains changes to the Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules and the tax residency idea. It was signed by the President and officially published on 8th June
See MoreRussia: Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters enters into force
The Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters has entered into force in regard to Russia on 1st July 2015. The Convention and the amending protocol apply to Russia from 1st January 2016. The agreement is intended
See MoreRussia: Corporate tax rate freeze
The Russian President has stated that tax rates will be frozen for the next four years and has indicated that he wants to encourage new and growing businesses. The Government also has a plan to announce investment incentives for existing
See MoreIceland Modifies Transfer Pricing Rules
Iceland's Parliament has approved a Bill on 15 June 2015 amending article 57 of the Icelandic Income Tax Act No. 90/2003 setting out transfer pricing rules. According to the Bill entities with turnover or total assets exceeding ISK 1 billion need
See MoreSwitzerland- Cyprus: Swiss parliament approves the treaty
The Swiss parliament approved the Cyprus - Switzerland Income and Capital Tax Treaty of 2014 on 19 June
See MoreHungary: Parliament approves tax laws for 2016
The Parliament of Hungary approved a package of previously announced tax law changes for 2016 on 16 June 2015. According to the approved Bill the personal income tax rate will reduce from 16% to 15%. The tax allowance for individuals raising two
See MoreHungary: Proposals for tax law changes for 2016 submitted to Parliament
The Government of Hungary recently submitted to the Parliament certain proposals concerning amendments to the tax law which will become effective from 2016. However certain changes regarding corporate income tax would take effect as from 2015. The
See MoreChina and Russia: DTA signed
The Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between China and Russia has been signed on 8th May
See MoreFATCA Agreement Signed between United States and Romania
Romania and the United States have signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement on 28 May 2015. This is a Model 1 Agreement. Under this reciprocal agreement, Romania will report the information required under FATCA about U.S.
See MoreRussia: Appeal Court agrees that payments made under a sham transaction are not tax deductible
The Appeal Court of Russia has ruled in Case no. А40-28065/13 on 25th February 2015 regarding fees paid for the use of know how. The fees are not deductible for corporate income tax purposes if the transaction is a fake. Summary of the case: LLC
See MoreDTA between UAE and Romania signed
The Income Tax Treaty between United Arab Emirates and Romania has been signed on 5th May 2015. When in force and effective the new treaty will replace the Romania and United Arab Emirates Income and Capital Tax Treaty
See MoreSpain: Council of Ministers approves Spain-Andorra income tax treaty
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved the the Andorra-Spain Income Tax Treaty (2015) on 30 April 2015. The treaty was signed on 8 January
See MoreBulgaria: National Revenue Agency issues 2015 manual on personal and corporate income tax
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has issued the 2015 manual on corporate and personal income tax on 28th April 2015. The manual, inter alia, deals with the following matters: Taxation scope Tax returns Tax payments and Penalty
See MoreSlovak Republic: Proposed amendments to tax legislation
The Slovak Republic has proposed changes in the tax legislation including corporate income tax, personal income tax and value added tax. The amendments should come into force from 1st January 2016. The changes are summarized below: Corporate
See MoreDTA between Czech Republic and Iran signed
The Income Tax Treaty between Czech Republic and Iran has been signed on 30th April 2015. Future information of the treaty will be reported
See MoreRomania and Norway sign income tax treaty
A convention between Romania and the Kingdom of Norway was signed on 27 April, 2015, for the elimination of double taxation and the prevention of income tax evasion. The new treaty will replace the Norway - Romania Income and Capital Tax Treaty
See MoreDTA between Nigeria and Spain enters into force
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Nigeria and Spain will enter into force on 5th June
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