On 8 September, Poland’s government accepted a new tax bill called the “Polish Deal,” announcing after the public consultation on the bill a significant amendment to include a special anti-avoidance measure referred to as a minimum income tax for corporations. ... - Continue reading
An often overlooked exception to U.S. withholding taxes may result in a lower overall U.S. tax burden. ... - Continue reading
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
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
Renting your foreign property may require you to disclose information to the Canada Revenue Agency (the "CRA"). A Foreign Income Verification Statement is required to be filed with the CRA where the adjusted cost base of the property exceeds CDN $100,000. ... - Continue reading
The new Budget - Not too welcoming to Australian expats. ... - Continue reading
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has a few proposals to the government in an effort towards reform. ... - Continue reading
Proposals from the Pakistan Stock Exchange for the upcoming budget. ... - Continue reading
Main tax highlights of UK's Budget of 11 March 2020. ... - Continue reading
Thousands of Australian expats have until 30 June to sell their family homes or face being slapped with a hefty tax after the government reversed its position for exemptions. ... - Continue reading
Australian property owners living and residing abroad would have to sell their properties before June 2020 to still take advantage of capital gains tax (CGT) exemption. ... - Continue reading
Individuals not resident in Kazakhstan are subject to taxation on certain Kazakhstan-source income. ... - Continue reading
Australians living and working overseas have until June 30 to sell their family homes or face being slapped with a hefty tax after the government reversed its position for exemptions. A A$581m federal government plan to change capital gains tax arrangements for expats originaly lapsed, but the Australian government is… – Continue reading
On 8 October, the Irish government announced its Budget 2020 measures. Brexit and climate change are core themes of new revenue measures and expenditure commitments. Brexit remains the foremost immediate concern for the Irish economy, whereas tackling climate change requires long-term commitments to tax and spending policies. ... - Continue reading
1. Tax1.1 Tax regimes In Bermuda there is no income or profits tax, withholding tax, capital gains tax, capital transfer tax or inheritance tax. There is no exit or similar such tax based on a resident's wealth when ceasing to be resident and there are no other consequences of leaving the jurisdiction. Customs duties and stamp duty are major government revenue earners, with stamp duties charged at different rates and in different manners on a variety of legal documents, excluding wills. ... - Continue reading
On 18 September 2019, the Parliament of Ukraine ratified a protocol (the Protocol) of amendments to the double tax treaty between Ukraine and Switzerland (the DTT) which had been signed by the states on 24 January 2019. ... - Continue reading
From April 2019, all direct disposals of UK land and property by non-UK residents are now subject to UK tax on capital gains ... - Continue reading
The Cyprus Investment Programme is rapidly becoming one of the EU’s most popular residence schemes.
The government brought into legislation a specific element of the 2017 OECD guidelines that permits the tax authority to re-characterize an intra-group arrangement. ... - Continue reading
NRI taxpayer may choose to invest long-term capital gains in another house property or purchase capital gains bonds to prevent taxation of capital gains ... - Continue reading
There are provisions under different sections of the Income-tax Act that can help you save on LTCG tax ... - Continue reading
In 2016, Costa Rica’s economy grew at a good 4.2% of GDP, but this year this figure is comparable to Ukrainian tortoise runs (we have 2.7% they have 2.9%). The success recipes of highly developed countries are in many cases not applicable to low-income countries such as Ukraine. Therefore, it… – Continue reading
While considering moving a business into a new market, one of the key consideration is that country's tax regime. What are the incentives that would attract foreign investment? Are there any double tax treaties in place? What is the rate for corporate tax? ... - Continue reading
The legislation encompassing the new regime for taxing non-residents' gains on the United Kingdom (UK) commercial real estate came into effect on 6th April 2019. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has additionally published draft guidance on this recently introduced regime. This article briefly summarizes the new rules. ... - Continue reading
Draft legislation and explanatory notes to the UK Finance Bill 2019-20 were published on 11 July. Much of the legislation was anticipated with some further clarifications provided. ... - Continue reading
HMRC updates its compliance check notice and it is bad news for tax evaders ... - Continue reading
On 24 May 2019, Cyprus ratified the first-time double tax treaty it had signed with Kazakhstan on 15 May 2019 (the DTT). Certain legal procedures now need to take place in both states following which the DTT will ‘enter into force’. The DTT will be ‘in effect’ as from the… – Continue reading
Policy tweaks curb evasion, show India can woo investments without sops Singapore, another major FDI contributor to India, too, enjoyed the same tax sops under a similar treaty with India NEW DELHI: For about a decade-and-a-half, revenue authorities examining foreign investment proposals received by the erstwhile Foreign Investment Promotion Board… – Continue reading
The Government’s changes to the tax treatment of overseas investment in UK commercial property will increase revenues in the short term but might prove short-sighted, write Craig Hughes and Russell Dickie There is, as they say, no place like home. However, in recent years, solid and steady capital growth and… – Continue reading
—Says exemption to facilitate capital inflow by relaxing account opening, registration process ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in its proposals for budget 2019-2020 has recommended exemption of capital gain tax (CGT) on disposal of securities by foreign investors. Budget proposals for next fiscal year 2019-20, available with Pakistan Today,… – Continue reading
Changes to Britain’s centuries-old trust regime are looming as HMRC is concerned that trusts are letting some families pay less inheritance tax than those who do not pay accountants to set up the complex arrangements. To look at if the law should be changed, HMRC has published wide-ranging research of… – Continue reading
Ireland’s 2018 Finance Bill legislates for a new exit tax regime compliant with the EU’s Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive. The exit tax charge was introduced via financial resolution on Budget night, October 9, 2018, and applies to certain events occurring on or after October 10. Finance Bill 2018 formally legislates for… – Continue reading
Income Tax department is also inquiring into some alleged suspicious transactions and investment flow into Flipkart Authorities have demanded a valuation report from Flipkart The international taxation division of the I-T department is currently studying the valuation of Indian assets of Flipkart Singapore At the time when ecommerce company Flipkart… – Continue reading
The Bangalore bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that the assessee is entitled for capital gain exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act in respect of the properties acquired outside India. In the instant case, the Revenue approached the Tribunal contending that for granting benefit… – Continue reading
UK taxpayers who receive any foreign income or profits from offshore assets have been urged to contact HMRC and disclose this income before 30th September 2018 to avoid being hit by higher penalties. David Redfern, tax preparation specialist and director of DSR Tax Claims, warned those affected to contact HMRC… – Continue reading
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging UK taxpayers to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets before 30 September to avoid higher tax penalties New legislation called “Requirement to Correct’ requires UK taxpayers to notify HMRC about any offshore tax liabilities relating to UK… – Continue reading
The cryptocurrency industry is still at a very early stage of its development, so there are no single international rules yet. The governments of individual countries independently try to regulate digital assets. The tax on the cryptocurrency varies in different countries. Within the framework of this article, we will try… – Continue reading
Revamped rules for Delaware Companies create new reporting obligations for owners and eliminate any vestiges of confidentiality that once made these offshore structures attractive for many property buyers. Effective since the beginning of 2017, Delaware Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) that are wholly owned by a non-resident, now become subject to… – Continue reading
From a commercial viewpoint it is important that the Holdco is located in a reputable jurisdiction when seeking to access international equity and debt capital markets. The choice of Holdco location will also be relevant in circumstances where private equity investment is envisaged or where a trade sale is planned…. – Continue reading
Australian Tax Authority will use bilateral data sharing agreements to collect taxes on cryptocurrency income. The Australian Tax Authority (ATO) will seek international cooperation to tackle hiding of cryptocurrency income, ATO acting deputy commissioner Martin Jacobs told local media on Friday. This year Australian traders must file tax declarations about… – Continue reading
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 58, 2018 on the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation on income tax between the Philippines and Mexico, which has entered into force last April 18, 2018. The Agreement was signed in November 17, 2015 between… – Continue reading
