Korea-Tax Bills for 2017 passed by the National Assembly
The Korean National Assembly passed the Tax Bills for 2017 on 2 December 2016 which was announced by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance (MOSF) on 28 July of 2016. According to the adopted Bill the amount of loss carried forward that a foreign
See MoreThe 16th Round of RCEP Negotiations Held in Tangerang
On December 1-10, the 16th Round of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Negotiation was held in Tangerang, Indonesia. Attending were 10 countries of ASEAN, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India and the Secretariat
See MoreIndia and Korea DTA will become effective from 2017
The India and South Korea double tax avoidance agreement will become effective from January 1,
See MoreKorea: Revised draft legislation on transfer pricing and country-by-country reporting
The South Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance has recently released a draft legislation which would amend the existing provisions of Article 11 of the Korean Law which is known as the “Law for the Coordination of International Tax Affairs”
See MoreKorea: Tax reform bill of 2016 enacted
The National Assembly of Korea passed the Tax Reform Bill of 2016 on 2 December 2015. The bill was enacted on 15 December 2015 and certain Enforcement Decrees are expected to be approved by the Government in the near future. According to the
See MoreSocial security agreement signed between Finland and South Korea
Finland and Korea (Rep.) signed a social security agreement on 9 September 2015, in Seoul. The agreement mainly focuses on pensions and unemployment insurance and includes regulations regarding the so-called posted employees. Under the agreement,
See MoreASEAN discusses trade with China, Japan and Korea
The economic ministers of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been meeting their counterparts from China. Japan and South Korea with a view to concluding an economic partnership agreement. China is aiming to conclude an
See MoreKorea: Draft law for implementing BEPS-related transfer pricing requirements
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance of South Korea has released draft legislation for amending existing provisions of Korean law. The draft legislation generally follows Action 13 of the OECD/ G20 project on base erosion and profit shifting
See MoreKorea- Tax Amendments of 2015 with incentives for foreign investment
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance of Korea announced on 6 August 2015 its proposed tax law amendments for 2015. The proposed tax law amendments of 2015 limit the eligibility for tax reductions for foreign investments. The proposed law excludes
See MoreFATCA Agreement Signed between United States and South Korea
South Korea and the United States have signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement on 10 June 2015. This is a Model 1 Agreement. Under this reciprocal agreement, financial institutions in South Korea will report the information
See MoreDTA between Nigeria and Korea (Rep.) entered into force
The Income Tax Treaty between Nigeria and Korea Republic has entered into force on 21st March 2015 and it will be applicable from 1st January
See MoreTurkey- Korea (Rep.) Free Trade Agreement Signed
A new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Turkey and Korea (Rep.) was signed on 26th February 2015. After the FTA enters into force and becomes effective this new agreement will replace the 2012 agreement that entered into force on 1st May
See MoreSixth round of trilateral FTA among China, Japan and South Korea
On January 18, 2015, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea announced that the 6th round of negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between China, Japan and South Korea was held in Tokyo, Japan on
See MoreCanada-Korea (Rep.) Free Trade Agreement enters into force
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Canada and Korea (Rep.) has entered into force on 1st January 2015 and signed on 22nd September 2014. South Korea has automatically removed duties on 81.9% of tariff lines from 1st January
See MoreKorea signs new Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Brunei
The Republic of Korea signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Brunei on December 9, 2014. The appropriate legal ratification procedures will need to be completed before the agreement enters into
See MoreKorea: Unilateral APA program introduced
A simplified APA (Advance Pricing Agreement) program is to be introduced from 2015 for the conclusion of unilateral APAs by manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers or service providers with revenue under KRW 50 billion. Applicants will be able to
See MoreFree Trade Agreement between Australia and Korea
On Friday, 12 December 2014, a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and Korea entered into force. The Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) supports one of the strongest and most complementary economic relationships in the
See MoreFTA between Canada and Korea effective from January 2015
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Canada and South Korea has been ratified by both countries. This treaty will be effective from 1st January 2015. It contains principles for determining the rules of source and other guidance. The agreement also
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