EU To Soon Launch Tax And Trade Talks With UK

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, February 6, 2020

The European Commission has taken the first step toward negotiating a new relationship with the UK by issuing a recommendation to the European Council that the talks should commence. Read Full Story

Switzerland Confirms Status Quo With UK

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Switzerland has said that the withdrawal of the UK from the EU on January 31 will not change the relationship between Switzerland and the UK in the near future. Read Full Story

Ireland Schedules Election For February 8

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, January 27, 2020

A general election will take place in Ireland on February 8, with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar saying that this date provides a window to ensure a new government is in place ahead of the next European Council meeting in March. Read Full Story

Japan, Morocco Sign New Tax Agreement

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

On January 8, 2020, Japan and Morocco signed a double taxation agreement. Read Full Story

Nigeria Offers Grace Period For Obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The Executive Chairman of Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service, Muhammad Nami, has signed a notice providing companies with an extra 30-day window to obtain a tax clearance certificate. Read Full Story

Ireland Amends Guidance On MAP Assistance

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The Irish Revenue has updated its guidelines on requesting Mutual Agreement Procedure assistance in Ireland. Read Full Story

Switzerland Redrafts Double Tax Treaty Law

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, December 23, 2019

The Swiss Government has released new legislation governing Switzerland's application of provisions in its network of double tax agreements. Read Full Story

Singapore, Germany Add BEPS Amendments To DTA

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Monday, December 16, 2019

Singapore and Germany have signed a protocol to their double taxation agreement, which brings the treaty into line with international standards and amends the maximum withholding tax rates that may be charged. Read Full Story

Canada, Mexico, US Agree Free Trade Deal Amendments

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, December 16, 2019

Canada, Mexico, and the US have signed an agreement on amendments to their proposed new trade pact. Read Full Story

Swiss Tax Disputes Resolved Quickly In 2018: Report

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, December 6, 2019

Switzerland has released a report on its efforts to resolve tax disputes, noting that the average time to complete mutual agreement procedure cases was 13 months in 2018, significantly below that required under the BEPS minimum standards. Read Full Story

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