New Zealand signs BEPS Multilateral Instrument
On 7th June 2017 the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (referred to as the Multilateral Instrument, or MLI) was signed in Paris. This OECD measure targets base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). It
See MoreUS: Government sign an arrangement with New Zealand to exchange CbC reports
The competent authorities of New Zealand and the U.S. have concluded an arrangement on the exchange of Country-by-Country Reports. The competent authority arrangement (CAA) for exchange of country-by-country reports is on the basis of a double tax
See MoreNew Zealand: Business organization endeavor progressive corporate tax
Small and medium measured organizations (SMEs) in New Zealand need the nation to change partnership charge in accordance with recent changes presented by Australia. It said that 63% of entrepreneurs support presenting a graduated organization tax
See MoreNew Zealand: Finance Minister releases BEPS consultation papers
The Revenue and Finance Minister on 3 March 2017 released three BEPS related consultation papers which address the issue of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). The consultation papers proposed new measures to strengthen New Zealand’s rules
See MoreTIEA between Anguilla and New Zealand enters into force
The Anguilla - New Zealand Exchange of Information Agreement (TIEA) of 2009 has been entered into force on 6th January 2017 regarding tax matters. The TIEA will be applicable from 1st April
See MoreTax agreements between British Virgin Islands and New Zealand enter into force
The two tax related agreements between the British Virgin Islands and New Zealand was signed on 14 August 2009 and it has been entered into force on 23 December 2016. The effective dates are given below: The British Virgin Islands - New Zealand
See MoreTIEA between New Zealand and Vanuatu enters into force
The New Zealand - Vanuatu Exchange of Information Agreement (TIEA) of 2010 has been entered into force on 27 October 2016 regarding tax matters. Generally the agreement applies from 1 January
See MoreTIEA between New Zealand and Turks and Caicos Islands enters into force
The New Zealand - Turks and Caicos Islands Exchange of Information Agreement (TIEA) of 2009 has been entered into force on 23 December 2016 regarding tax matters. The TIEA will be applicable from 1st April
See MoreTIEA between New Zealand and St. Vincent and the Grenadines enters into force
The New Zealand - St. Vincent and the Grenadines Exchange of Information Agreement (TIEA) of 2010 has been entered into force on 17 October 2016 regarding tax matters. Generally the agreement applies from 1 January
See MoreNew Zealand releases consultation paper on interest limitation rules
The Finance and Revenue Minister released a consultation document regarding BEPS – Strengthening interest limitation rules and also inviting public submissions on proposals to improve New Zealand's thin capitalization rules on 3rd March 2017. The
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 MoreNew Zealand: New GST refund procedure
The Tax Administration Order 2016, which specifies that, goods and services tax (GST) refunds must be paid by direct credit to a taxpayer's identified bank account from 7 February 2017, on 14 December 2016.GST refunds will be given by cheque only if
See MoreAustralia and New Zealand sign revised Social Security Agreement
On 8 December 2016, Australia and New Zealand signed a revision to the Social Security Agreement by which pensioners who segregates their lives between Australia and New Zealand will face changes from July 2017. The revised agreement provides for
See MoreNew Zealand: Implementation of BEPS Action 2-hybrid mismatch
The government of New Zealand released a consultative discussion document on 6 September 2016 containing proposals for addressing hybrid mismatch arrangements. The document proposes that New Zealand adopts the 2015 OECD recommendations on hybrid
See MoreNew Zealand: IMF selected issues paper looks at tax changes
A selected issues paper published on 8 February 2016 was prepared by IMF staff as background to consultations in New Zealand under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The paper notes that New Zealand’s economy has performed well in
See MoreNew Zealand: Interest rate on low-interest loans
The Minister of Revenue declared that the approved interest rate will be decrease from 6.22% to 5.99% for calculating fringe benefit tax on low-interest loans. The new rate will be applicable from 23 November
See MoreNew Zealand to introduce new rules on remote services
A tax bill is to introduce a goods and services tax (GST) on “remote services” and would implement the government’s proposal for a residential land withholding tax on 16 November 2015. The residential land withholding tax rate would apply
See MoreThe Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation completed
On October 4, 2015, Ministers of the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam – announced conclusion of their
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