Local tax newsSlovak Republic - Implementation of Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive – Approved by Government The government has approved the bill that implements Anti-Tax avoidance measures as provided in ATAD (EU Council Directive 2016/1164). The main provisions includes changes in “patent box” regime, exit taxation and CFC legislation. The new law will enter in force 1 January 2018, CFC rules will be effective from 1 January 2019. Spain - New Obligation for Taxpayers to Report Related-Party Transactions A new ministerial order has been issued that requires corporate taxpayers to report transactions between related parties in the jurisdictions that are identified as “tax havens”. Reporting obligation applies retroactively for the time period from 1 January 2016. Sri Lanka - New Income Tax Law The Parliament passed the new income tax law that will provide increased certainty for investors and taxpayers. One of the important modifications for corporate taxpayers are changes in currently existing tax rates that be merged in three main groups:
BEPS newsArgentina - CbC reporting - Schedule and Instructions Published The Federal Tax Administration has published the regulatory framework (General Resolution 4130-E ) for country-by-country (CbC) reporting applicable to fiscal years commencing on or after 1 January 2017. The rules entered into force on 20 September 2017 and apply to:
Hungary - Implementation of BEPS Action 13 – Draft Law Published Draft legislation implementing transfer pricing documentation requirements in line with BEPS Action 13 has been published by the Hungarian government. The draft legislation introduces the Master file and Local file documentation requirements in addition to the applicable country-by-country reporting requirements. The three-tiered on transfer pricing documentation is in line with the OECD standards and will apply to resident companies as well as permanent establishments of non-resident Treaty newsCambodia - Thailand
On 7 September 2017, Cambodia and Thailand signed a tax treaty in Phnom Penh. Further developments will be reported as they occur. Estonia - Japan On 30 August 2017, the Estonia - Japan Income Tax Treaty (2017) was signed in Tallinn. Further developments will be reported as they occur. Kuwait - Turkey On 14 September 2017, Kuwait and Turkey signed an amending protocol to update the Kuwait - Turkey Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1997), in Ankara. Further developments will be reported as they occur. If these subjects are something which you find interesting and would like to discuss further we are happy to be at your service. Contact us at [email protected]. |
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