OECD seeking input on digital economy taxation
February 15, 2019The OECD has released for public comments a consultation document on the possible solutions to the tax challenges posed by the digital economy.
Guernsey ratifies BEPS Instrument to tackle MNE tax avoidance
February 13, 2019Guernsey on February 12 deposited with the OECD the Instrument of Ratification for the Multilateral Convention to implement tax treaty-related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting.
Ireland deposits BEPS MLI to tackle tax avoidance
February 7, 2019On January 29, 2019, Ireland deposited with the OECD the Instrument of Ratification for the Multilateral Convention to implement tax treaty-related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting.
Dutch tax rulings to Nike under EU Commission’s scanner
January 14, 2019The European Commission is examining whether five tax rulings issued by the Netherlands to global sportswear company Nike from 2006-2015 violate EU state aid rules.
New EU corporate tax avoidance rules enter into force
January 3, 2019From January 1, 2019, EU member states will apply new anti-abuse measures to tackle certain kinds of corporate tax avoidance strategies employed by certain multinational corporations.
New Swiss-Ukraine tax treaty protocol signed
January 29, 2019On January 24, 2019, Switzerland and Ukraine signed a protocol to adapt the Switzerland-Ukraine tax treaty to the current treaty policies of both countries.
Hong Kong, Finland tax treaty to take effect in April 2019
January 8, 2019The tax treaty between Hong Kong and Finland entered into force on December 30, 2018. The treaty will be effective from April 1, 2019.
New tax treaty between Switzerland, Pakistan effective from January 2019
December 4, 2018A new tax treaty between Switzerland and Pakistan will be effective from January 1, 2019.
India, Hong Kong tax treaty to take effect from April 2019
December 1, 2018The tax treaty between India and Hong Kong entered into force on November 30, 2018. The treaty will be effective from April 1, 2019.
