Treaty 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 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 MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Norway
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the
See MoreFree trade agreement between EFTA and Central American states set to enter into force
The free trade agreement between EFTA states (European Free Trade Association) - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland and the Central American States of Panama and Costa Rica was signed on 24 June 2013 and this agreement will become
See MoreBulgaria – Norway DTA signed
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance confirmed that a new Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) have signed between Bulgaria and Norway on July 22,
See MoreBulgaria-Norway DTT signed
The new Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Bulgaria and Norway has signed on July 22, 2014. This new treaty will replace the Bulgaria - Norway Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1988). Details of the new treaty will be reported
See MoreNorway : Indirect tax has been Amended
Norway indirect tax has been amended in the revised budget which will be effective from 1st July 2014. Amendments regarding VAT: The process of deciding for taxation of the letting of immovable property has been simplified and the decision time
See MoreNorway: Regulations regarding exemptions to the interest
On 24 April 2014, Norway’s Ministry of Finance issued regulations regarding exemptions to the interest deduction limitation rules. Under regulations issued in April 2014 certain securities transactions are exempt from the interest restriction
See MoreBrazil and Norway Sign Protocol to DTA
Brazil and Norway signed a Protocol to their double tax agreement on February 20, 2014. No further details are currently
See MoreDTA signed between Cyprus and Norway
The Government of Cyprus confirmed the signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Norway on February 24,
See MoreCyprus and Norway: DTA signed
Cyprus and Norway have signed a Double Taxation Agreement on 24 February 2014, which will replace the current income tax treaty signed in 1951 by the UK and Norway. No further details of the agreement are currently
See MoreNorway reduces corporate tax rate and enacts interest deductibility restrictions
On 13 December 2013, the newly proposed Norwegian interest deduction limitation rules were adopted by the Norwegian Parliament and the reduction of the corporate income tax rate from 28 to 27 % was adopted. The interest deduction limitation rules
See MoreNorway Budget for 2014 – amendments
On 8 November 2013 the new Government presented its amendments to the Budget Bill for 2014. In general, the new Government is reducing taxes, whereas the former Government increased them. The amended Budget for 2014 contained the following
See MoreNorway and EFTA- changes in respect of customs credit for EEA businesses registered in Norway for VAT purposes
It was published on 26 December 2013 that, due to a reasoned opinion from the EFTA Surveillance Authority dated 19 September 2012, the Norwegian VAT representative scheme has already been changed. The changes relate to the removal of the requirement
See MoreNorway releases 2014 Budget
On 14 October 2013 Norway released the 2014 Budget with proposals on new interest deductibility restrictions and reduction of the corporate income tax rate. The Budget includes proposed significant restrictions on the deduction of interest paid to
See MoreNorway ratifies protocol to tax agreement between Norway and Germany
According to media reports, Norway’s parliament approved a law on December 5, 2013 to ratifying the Protocol to the double taxation agreement signed with
See MoreEU: Tackling VAT fraud with Russia and Norway
It was reported on 15 December that, in efforts to continue to contain the spread of EU VAT fraud further afield, the European Commission will commence discussions early in 2014 on fiscal co-operation with Norway and Russia. The head of the EU’s
See MoreNorway Budget for 2014 enacted
The Budget Bill for 2014 was enacted on 13 December 2013 by the Parliament. The provisions include the reduction of the corporate tax rate to 27% and new rules limiting the deductibility of interest paid to related
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