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International updates - December 2017 / January 2018

International Updates

The latest international updates from our correspondents around the world.

Argentina: Comprehensive tax reform drafted

Australia: Hybrid mismatch rules

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia and Herzegovina ratifies updated treaty with Romania

Brazil: Congress approves amendment to DTA with Norway

Canada: Guidance on determination of taxable Canadian property status

Chile: Corporate migration

China: A busy year and more ahead

European Union: Debate on circumventing national vetoes on EU taxation policies gathers steam

Georgia: Georgian virtual zone entities offer new opportunities for IT companies

Germany: Legislative agenda for 2018

Greece: Separate tax residence status for spouses

Hong Kong: Rapid changes to tax policies to drive its competitive edge

India: Ending the year with several important tax rulings

Indonesia: New regulation provides opportunity for further tax amnesty

Iran: VAT exemption for hybrid and electric vehicles

Ireland: Revenue guidance on VAT treatment of payment services

Italy: Stability Law for 2018 introduces measures for businesses

Luxembourg: The importance of the terms of agreements in VAT and leasing

Macedonia: Double tax treaty between FYR Macedonia and Belgium enters into force

Malta: Notional interest deduction rules

Mexico: Controversy over applicability of 4.9% withholding tax rate on interest

Montenegro: Income tax treaty between Montenegro and Portugal

New Zealand: New Government’s tax priorities

Poland: Double deductions for R&D expenses become possible

South Africa: Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2017

Switzerland: A year in review and an outlook on the tax landscape

Turkey: Is the wealth fund an opportunity or threat?

US Inbound: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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The carbon border tax regime will come into play in 2026 but its reporting requirements are now in force.
Disputes around pillar two filings are set to be significant and longwinded, according to a tax director speaking at an ITR conference in London.
PwC publishes detailed accounts of its behaviour in the tax scandal in Australia, while another tax trial looms for pop star Shakira.
The winners of the ITR Europe, Middle East, and Africa Tax Awards 2023 have been announced!
The winners of the ITR Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2023 have been announced!
Mauro Faggion appeared cautiously optimistic as the European Commission waits to see whether all 27 member states will accept its proposal.
The global minimum rate also won’t entirely stop a race to the bottom, according to a tax director speaking at an ITR conference in London.
The country’s tax authorities are not interested in seeing transfer pricing studies any more, it was claimed at an ITR industry conference in London.
The controversial measure is being watered down after criticism from the European Central Bank.
More than 600 such requests were made in 2022, while HMRC has also bolstered its fraud service, it has been revealed.