Category: Tax treaties
UK seeks feedback on proposed VAT changes that reflect digital platform “sharing economy”
The UK’s HM Treasury has requested public feedback on whether the VAT rules should be changed to account for the new “sharing economy,” facilitated by online digital platforms like Uber and Airbnb. Comments are requested by March 3, 2021. ... - Continue reading
European Union: Interpretation And Application Of The General Anti-Abuse Rule Of The Parent-Subsidiary Directive
''Overview of EU Member States and Switzerland'', which gives you a comprehensive overview of the current state of play on the interpretation and application of the EU Parent Subsidiary Directive general anti-abuse rule (Directive 2015/121/EU) in the EU member states and how Switzerland deals with it. ... - Continue reading
FNCCI demands repeal of double taxation system
The Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) urges the government to review its double taxation laws as the private sector finds itself badly affected by the pandemic. ... - Continue reading
Swiss government approves protocols to Liechtenstein, Malta, Cyprus tax treaties
Switzerland’s Federal Council, at its November 11 meeting, approved protocols to its existing bilateral tax treaties with Liechtenstein, Malta, and Cyprus. ... - Continue reading
Croatia to initiate tax treaty negotiations with the United States
The government of the Republic of Croatia, on September 30, adopted a decision to initiate proceedings to conclude a convention with the United States on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on income. ... - Continue reading
Ireland releases tax bill, announces plan to enact interest deduction limits from 2022
On 22 October, the Irish government published Finance Bill 2020, which contains legislation to enact tax measures. The tax bill includes several provisions affecting multinational enterprises with operations in Ireland. ... - Continue reading
Cyprus: European Mandatory Disclosure Regime (EU MDR) – A New Reality For Cypriot Intermediaries, Another Burden On Cypriot Taxpayers?
Mandatory disclosure rules are not something new for European Member States ("EU MS"). In fact, with the United Kingdom leading the race (from 2004), Ireland (in 2008) and then Portugal (in 2011) were the first -and only- EU MS to introduce mandatory disclosure rules in their local legislation. ... - Continue reading
Croatia, USA start talks on avoidance of double taxation
Dividends for tax non-residents are taxed at a rate of 30%, which causes significant problems for Croatian companies and makes them uncompetitive. ... - Continue reading
Cyprus: Cyprus – Russia Double Tax Treaty
Cyprus strikes a deal on Double Tax Treaty with Russian Government The Republic of Cyprus and Russia had entered into a Double Tax Treaty (DTT) in 1998 in a joint effort to avoid the double taxing of income and capital generated in Cyprus, in order to promote the economic cooperation between the two countries. Since its introduction, the DTT has been the catalyst for Russian investment in Cyprus, being an attractive jurisdiction with regards to its tax benefits. ... - Continue reading
Indonesia, Australia sign MoU on tax information exchange
Indonesia and Australia join hands to fight tax avoidance under the double tax avoidance treaty. ... - Continue reading
Income tax implications for Indian investors investing in the US Stock Market
Indian investors are now proactively looking to diversify their portfolios overseas. We have seen the resilience and the outperformance of the US markets and we want in. ... - Continue reading
Russia and Cyprus sign amended double taxation treaty
Russia and Cyprus get together for tax reform. ... - Continue reading
China’s Hong Kong, Serbia sign comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement
HONG KONG, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Serbia, signifying the government’s sustained efforts in expanding Hong Kong’s tax treaty network, a government spokesman said Friday. The CDTA is the 44th such… – Continue reading
