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Ten-year tax incentives granted to special technology zones
The government has granted a comprehensive duty and tax incentives for a period of 10 years to investors operating in the proposed special technology zones (STZs), sources in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Monday. The incentives also include immunity from explaining the source of funds to be… – Continue reading
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
This week in tax: EU VAT, Glencore and Making Tax Digital
As the UK moves ahead with Brexit, businesses across the EU are trying to overcome the difficulties of complying with EU tax law and the increasing likelihood of UK tax law breaking with those same standards. ... - Continue reading
United States: OCC Concludes That National Banks May Provide Cryptocurrency Custody Services
On July 22, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") concluded in Interpretive Letter #1170 that national banks may provide cryptocurrency custody services to customers in both a fiduciary and non-fiduciary role. ... - 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