Jurisdictions news

03.04.2014 MEPs reduce customs duties on imports from Ukraine

On 3th of April, 2014 the European Parliament proposed to eliminate 98% of customs duties on iron, steel, farm produce and machinery exported from Ukraine. This unilateral measure allows stimulating the development of the economy of the country through monetary savings of manufacturers and exporters in the amount of € 487 million annually. 

01.04.2014 In Great Britain tax amendments, entering into force this week, are the most important for generation and entails the most significant reduce of taxes in the sphere of business for last two decades

The actions of Government of Great Britain in the sphere of supporting business and developing of economy are evaluated in £11 milliards in the financial year 2014-2015 

31.03.2014 OECD prepared a set of provisions to annual tax advantages for internet multinationals

Proposals have been introduced by OECD; the final project of the Act will be ready for the September 2014. OECD published proposals how to make international digital business to pay corporate taxes in jurisdictions where the sales take place. 

31.03.2014 Small business is going to be hit
Last Saturday “Rossiyskaya gazeta” published information according to which small business and individual entrepreneurs, operating under the simplified system of taxation, are going to get a financial blow. 

28.03.2014 Cyprus defrosts deposits

The government of Cyprus refused from restrictions about on cash withdrawal from bank accounts, including the permissions to withdraw funds from deposits before the expiration of their term. In spite of considerable derogation for movement of assets within the country, "normal economic activity" can still remove more than €5 thousand abroad. 

28.03.2014 Luxembourg Confirms Higher VAT Rates For 2015

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has confirmed the Government's decision to increase three of the value-added tax rates by 2 percent from January 1, 2015.  

27.03.2014 The OECD is satisfied with progressing desire of the countries to exchange of financial account information

More than 40 countries committed to a detailed timetable to step up the fight against tax evasion. 

25.03.2014 Austria and Luxembourg gave up

For six years Austria and Luxembourg have been refusing to recognize the Savings Taxation Directive aimed at the fight against tax evasion. As the Prime Minister of Luxembourg stated, now Luxembourg is ready to adopt it. 

24.03.2014 Increasing of registration fees in Hong Kong

  The Revenue (Reduction of Business Registration Fees) Order 2013 (“2013 Order”) will expire on the 1^st day of April 2014. So, after these changes the fees for registration of the company (any legal organizational form) or its branch will be paid under new rules.

21.03.2014 Russia can refrain from using “Visa” and “Mastercard”

On the website of “SMP-bank” appeared a message according to which operations on cards “Visa” and “Mastercard” were blocked. Sanctions were imposed not on the bank itself but on its shareholders. In this regard, the press-service of the bank said that the actions of these payment systems are regarded by the bank as illegal.

20.03.2014 Great Britain takes down tax threshold of residential property
At 20 of March 2014, the Government of Great Britain make improvements in the Finance Act , which are extending the package of taxes to target UK residential properties held by companies and other non-natural persons

19.03.2014 The Ministry of Finance developed the "anti-offshore" act

Yesterday at 18 of March The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation published the first "anti-offshore" act about foreign controlled persons (CFC) which will oblige to pay to the company taxes from the income of foreign sub-companies and physical persons - from the income of the foreign structures. 

13.03.2014 ABLV launched Internet bank in App Store

ABLV Banka launched a free application “Internet bank” in Apple Store for remote account management for iPad.

12.03.2014 The senators drafted bills of Russian economy deoffshorization

At meeting of the Federation Council Budget and Financial Markets Committee which took place on March 3, 2014 the Committee’s Chairman Sergey Ryabukhin stated that “in coming days bills drafted by senators will be introduced to the State Duma”.

07.03.2014 The Central Bank is saving the Russian sub-company of Ukrainian “Privatbank”

At the 6 of March The Central Bank made the decision on implementation of measures for the prevention of bankruptcy of “Moskomprivatbank” — Moscow sub-company of the largest Ukrainian “Privatbank” bank. Moskomprivatbank is included in TOP 100 of banks of the Russian Federation. Functions of temporary administration in bank are transferred to agency on insurance of deposits.   

06.03.2014 Privatization in Cyprus

Russian mass media reported that Cyprus is about to start a new wave of privatization. For example, news portal “Vesti Economika” informs that Cyprus lawmakers voted for privatization. Intention to determine the next stage of privatization before March 5 is tied with commitments to international joint creditors who insist on assets’ sale.

05.03.2014 Cyprus and VAT
While government of some countries has a possibility to reduce tax burden for taxpayers, the last spring in Cyprus made some adjustments.

04.03.2014 Renminbi conquers Europe

The first European conference on renminbi has been hosted in Luxembourg. During the conference participants from China, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Frankfurt and Luxembourg came to the conclusion that value of renminbi as the international currency grows.

03.03.2014 New Companies Ordinance commenced operation in Hong Kong
On March 3, 2013 New Companies Ordinance commenced operation in Hong Kong aimed to enhance corporate governance, facilitate business, ensure better regulation and modernize the law.

28.02.2014 In New Zealand a multilateral convention comes into force
On March 1, 2014 a multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters will come into force. The Convention, which was ratified in New Zealand in November, allows fighting against tax evasion.

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