UAE Explains Updated Economic Substance Rules

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Monday, October 5, 2020

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has highlighted changes made to the territory's rules on economic substance. Read Full Story

UK Releases Construction VAT Reverse Charge Guidance

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, October 5, 2020

On September 24, 2020, HM Revenue and Customs released in-depth guidance on the introduction of the VAT reverse charge mechanism on the supply of building or construction services. Read Full Story

UAE To Further Expand Digital Tax Stamps Regime

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Monday, September 14, 2020

The United Arab Emirates has set out its plans to expand its tax stamps regime for the marking of tobacco products. Read Full Story

UK Treasury Rules Out Digital Tax Repeal

by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London

Monday, August 31, 2020

The UK Government has dismissed speculation that it will repeal its digital services tax in a bid to secure a post-Brexit free trade agreement with the United States. Read Full Story

France Clarifies Eligibility For COVID-19 Property Tax Reliefs

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The French Government has listed the businesses that may exceptionally benefit from a two-thirds reduction in local property tax. Read Full Story

EU To Amend VAT Rules For Trade With Northern Ireland

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, August 7, 2020

The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU's VAT rules in respect of Northern Ireland, in preparation for the end of the Brexit transition period with the UK. Read Full Story

OECD Releases New Action 14 Peer Review Reports

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, July 31, 2020

The OECD has released peer review reports reviewing nine territories' progress towards implementing the BEPS Action 14 standard, on improving tax dispute resolution. Read Full Story

US Businesses Urge Against Starting A Digital Tax 'Trade War'

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, July 24, 2020

The United States Council for International Business has called on US authorities to focus its efforts on working with other countries to arrive at an international tax solution to the digitalized economy, rather than tackling countries' unilateral responses. Read Full Story

Singapore Launches Consultation On Income Tax Reforms

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

Friday, July 24, 2020

Singapore's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed corporate tax and income tax breaks. Read Full Story

IRS Clarifies Tax Treaty References To NAFTA

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Thursday, May 28, 2020

On May 19, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued an Announcement which clarifies the interpretation of references in US income tax treaties to the North American Free Trade Agreement once it is replaced by the Agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Read Full Story

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