Hong Kong Gazettes Enhanced R&D Deduction
November 5, 2018Hong Kong Government has gazetted law to allow enhanced tax deduction for expenses incurred by business enterprises on research and development activities in Hong Kong.
UK Announces 2% Digital Services Tax From 2020
October 30, 2018UK would introduce a two percent digital services tax to ensure digital businesses pay tax that reflects the value they derive from UK users, UK Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his October 29 Budget Speech.
Global Solution Needed to Tax Digital Economy: Policy Paper
October 29, 2018The US-based Association of International Certified Professional Accountants has called for international coordination to develop a global solution to the tax challenges posed by the digital economy.
Ukraine Publishes Draft Tax Law to Implement BEPS Proposals
October 29, 2018Ukraine has published a draft law aimed at implementing some of key measures proposed under the OECD’s BEPS project.
Ireland Signs Order to Ratify BEPS Convention
October 29, 2018Ireland’s Government has signed an Order to facilitate ratification of the OECD’s Multilateral Instrument to implement tax treaty-related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting.
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New Japan, Spain Tax Treaty to Include MAP Arbitration
October 22, 2018Japan and Spain signed a new tax treaty on October 16. The tax treaty wholly amends the existing tax treaty between Japan and Spain, which entered into force in 1974.
Japan, Croatia Sign New Tax Treaty
October 22, 2018Japan and Croatia signed a new tax treaty on October 19.
Japan-Iceland Tax Treaty to Take Effect From January 2019
October 3, 2018The tax treaty between Japan and Iceland will enter into force on October 31, 2018, Japan’s Finance Ministry has announced.
Switzerland-Latvia Tax Treaty to Contain Arbitration Clause
October 3, 2018The protocol to amend the Switzerland-Latvia tax treaty entered into force on September 3, 2018, and will take effect from January 1, 2019.
