International updates - February 2015

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International updates - February 2015

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The latest international updates from our correspondents around the world.

Argentina: Case law against wealth tax on branches

Australia: Recent cases, ATO rulings and the year ahead

Brazil: New regulations for Brazilian CFC rules

Bulgaria: FATCA agreement between Bulgaria and the US

Canada: CRA expresses views on 97(2) planning

Chile: New anti-avoidance rules: Substance over form?

China: New guidance on Chinese GAAR

Cyprus: Cyprus expands double tax treaty network with Lithuania agreement

EU: Financial transaction tax: Back on track (again)?

Germany: Tax amendments 2015 finalised

India: Ruling on taxing installation or commissioning activities in composite contracts

Ireland: Consultation launched on Ireland’s Knowledge Development Box

Italy: Italy is reviewing the criteria to identify tax havens

Luxembourg: Advanced Tax Clearance practice formalised

Malta: Inland Revenue department issues FATCA guidelines

Mexico: Relevant transactions should be reported to the Mexican tax authorities

New Zealand: New Zealand government releases timeline for considering initiatives to address BEPS

Portugal: Portuguese corporate tax changes for 2015

Romania: Overview of 2015 investment incentives

Serbia: An overview of transfer pricing in Serbia

South Africa: Tax law changes and tax compliance requirements

South Korea: Notable 2015 tax law amendments affecting foreign invested companies and foreign individuals

Spain: If you're an importer, your VAT financial cost could be reduced

Switzerland: Many more foreign-domiciled suppliers VAT liable from January 1 2015

US Inbound: US trade or business

US Outbound: IRS provides exception to PFIC reporting for certain marked-to-market stock

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