Multilateral Instrument to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
|
|
- Milton Ramsey
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Multilateral Instrument to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting 22 December 2017 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Level 1, Carlaw Park, Nicholls Lane, Parnell, PO Box 3334, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand P charteredaccountantsanz.com Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand ABN (CA ANZ). Formed in Australia. Members of CA ANZ are not liable for the debts and liabilities of CA ANZ.
2 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is a professional body comprised of over 117,000 diverse, talented and financially astute members who utilise their skills every day to make a difference for businesses the world over. Members are known for their professional integrity, principled judgment, financial discipline and a forward-looking approach to business which contributes to the prosperity of our nations. We focus on the education and lifelong learning of our members, and engage in advocacy and thought leadership in areas of public interest that impact the economy and domestic and international markets. We are a member of the International Federation of Accountants, and are connected globally through the 800,000-strong Global Accounting Alliance and Chartered Accountants Worldwide which brings together leading Institutes in Australia, England and Wales, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa to support and promote over 320,000 Chartered Accountants in more than 180 countries. We also have a strategic alliance with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The alliance represents 788,000 current and next generation professional accountants across 181 countries and is one of the largest accounting alliances in the world providing the full range of accounting qualifications to students and business.
3 General Position In formulating its submissions, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand takes a best practice, public policy perspective. That is, we endeavour to provide comment on a what is best for New Zealand basis. We recognise Government s legitimate right to set tax policy direction. We comment on those policies, and also make comment on their practical implementation. Our public policy perspective means we endeavour to provide comment free from self-interest or sectorial bias. Research confirms that in practice the best tax system is one with a broad tax base and low tax rates. Such an approach restricts the conditions that make tax avoidance attractive. Our guiding principles in formulating this submission are that New Zealand s tax system must not impede New Zealand s international competitiveness; growth of the New Zealand economy; and innovation and entrepreneurship. Recognising there are judgments and trade-offs, taxes should, as far as possible: be simple in their application; provide certainty in their application; be perceived as broadly fair; minimise the costs of compliance and administration; minimise distortions to the economic behavior of individuals and businesses; utilise businesses own accounting systems as the data source for calculation; align the obligations with the businesses own cash flows; and be imposed at an overall rate which allows adequate retention of investment funds within businesses.
4 We believe one of the pillars of an effective and efficient tax system is taxpayer certainty. This will increase voluntary compliance, decrease administration costs, and deliver positive economic benefits. Tax legislation must be as clear in its policy intent and application. Further, any identified errors post-enactment should be corrected without delay. In Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand s view tax legislation should not be retrospective unless it corrects an anomaly to ensure taxpayers pay no more tax than Parliament intended. Retrospective application dates undermine the principle of taxpayer certainty and the Generic Tax Policy Process.
5 22 December 2017 The Chair Finance and Expenditure Committee Parliament Wellington Multilateral Instrument to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Thank you for the opportunity to submit on New Zealand s ratification of the Multilateral Instrument (MLI). CA ANZ supports the underlying objective of the MLI. The MLI provides an easy streamlined process of implementing the tax treaty related base erosion and profit shifting (BEPs) reforms by amending the double tax agreements (DTAs) of the participating countries without having to re-negotiate each double tax agreement separately. National Interest Analysis The National Interest Analysis (NIA) does raise some concerns. We are not convinced, the NIA provides a balanced view because it does not: address the interaction of the MLI and the proposed BEPs legislation (Taxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Bill); fully consider the effect and consequences of the reservations entered into by our treaty partners. For example, New Zealand has elected to apply the expanded permanent establishment (PE) provision for Commissionaire Agents (Article 12) whereas the majority of our treaty partners, including Australia and the United Kingdom, have elected not to apply Article 12;
6 discuss why some of our treaty partners have decided not to modify their DTA with New Zealand by adopting the MLI or making reservations. In our opinion the MLI and the proposed BEPs legislation should be considered together. We recommend a final decision on ratification of the MLI be delayed until the interactions of the MLI and the proposed BEPs legislation have been fully considered. To help understand the various positions our treaty partners have adopted in respect of the purpose rules, permanent establishment rules and arbitration rules we have prepared the attached table (Appendix A). It is interesting to note, in respect of these particular rules, only France and the Netherlands match New Zealand s approach. Article 12 In our, 7 April 2017, submission on New Zealand s implementation of the multilateral convention we supported adopting Article 12. However, now that the positions of other countries are known we are concerned that expanding the definition of PE will negatively affect our exporters and may not be in New Zealand s national interest. Adopting Article 12 may result in a fiscal cost for New Zealand if our exporters are negatively affected. We also understand Australia is not accepting Article 12 because it is not in their national interest. Their preference is to renegotiate Article 12 on a bilateral basis. They also believe that their MAAL will provide them with adequate protection. In our view, further research is required to understand why other countries are choosing not to adopt Article 12 and what the implications are for New Zealand exporters if Article 12 is adopted.
7 Article 12 and proposed s GB 54 The proposed BEPs legislation (Taxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Bill contains a new PE avoidance rule (s GB 54) which will only apply when a country has not signed up to the MLI s PE changes (Article 12). However, because of the interaction of the DTAs, the effectiveness of proposed s GB 54 is not clear. Where s GB 54 is invoked and the relevant country has chosen not to accept Article 12 there may be grounds to conclude that turning off treaty relief with s GB 54 is inappropriate and may result in an infringement of the treaty. Effectively, proposed s GB 54 attempts to unilaterally amend the PE definition. If disputed by the other country a challenge would impose additional compliance costs. The appropriate course of action would be to renegotiate a DTA bilaterally. DTA Commentary Given the added complexity that will arise with the introduction of the MLI we recommend that Inland Revenue provides detailed commentary to assist with the interpretation of the provisions of a DTA. Further, it is essential that Inland Revenue provides adequate resources to New Zealand taxpayers when other countries try to tax income New Zealand has already taxed. As stated in our April submission, we support the proposals for New Zealand to adopt the following MLI provisions: 1. Article 5 Relief of double taxation; 2. Article 6 Preventing the granting of treaty benefits in inappropriate circumstances 3. Article 7 Treaty anti-abuse rules 4. Article 8 Dividend transfer transactions
8 5. Article 9 Land rich company rules 6. Article 10 Third State PE Rules 7. Article 11 Application of tax agreements to restrict a party s right to tax its own residents 8. Article 11 Right to tax own residents 9. Article 13 preparatory and auxiliary qualification Our concerns with the proposals for Articles 3, 4, 14 and and consolidated versions of the modified treaties are set out in Appendix B. If you have questions about our submission please contact us. Yours sincerely, Paul Dunne Chair, New Zealand Tax Advisory Group John Cuthbertson Tax New Zealand Leader
9 Appendix A Multilateral instrument articles adopted by NZ DTA partners Purpose rules PE rules Arbitration rules NZ DTA Preamble PPT Dep Agent Anti-frag Con split MAP Corrs adj Man Arb Article not adopted Partner Art 6 Art 7 Art 12 Art 13 Art 14 Art 16 Art 17 Art 29 New Zealand Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile China Czech Republic Denmark Fiji Finland France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Korea Mexico Netherlands Poland Art 7 SLOB/PPT* Art 7 trans PPT (LOB)** Art 7 SLOB***
10 Purpose rules PE rules Arbitration rules NZ DTA Preamble PPT Dep Agent Anti-frag Con split MAP Corrs adj Man Arb Partner Art 6 Art 7 Art 12 Art 13 Art 14 Art 16 Art 17 Art 29 Russia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom United States * Art 7 SLOB/PPT: Combination simplified limitation of benefits & principal purpose test ** Art 7 trans PPT-LOB: intends to use transitional principal purpose test while working to limitation of benefits on bilateral basis *** Art 7 SLOB: Simplified limitation of benefits
11 Appendix B Article 3 Transparent Entities Article 3 is consistent with New Zealand s preferred treaty practice of including provisions in its bilateral treaties to ensure that treaty benefits are available for income derived by or through FTEs. New Zealand intends to adopt Article 3 of the MLI across all of its covered tax agreements. Submission The effect of Article 3 on Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs) in New Zealand with nonresident beneficiaries needs to be considered. As a minimum, the treatment of CIVs should be addressed in Inland Revenue guidance. Comment The proposed amendments to Article 3, as currently drafted, may lead to a number of unintended adverse outcomes from a taxation perspective for investors who are presently investing through a CIV in a third State (i.e. a State that is neither the investment destination, nor the country of residence for the investor).
12 Article 4 Dual resident entities New Zealand s treaty practice has varied (with most of New Zealand s bilateral treaties prescribing the POEM as the determinative test) but has not previously permitted the competent authorities to decide on the extent of treaty benefits to be granted if the competent authorities are unable to agree on a single jurisdiction of residence. Submission New Zealand should consider not adopting Article 4. Comment In our view adopting the expanded criteria for determining a dual resident entity s treaty and requiring the competent authorities to attempt to agree on a single jurisdiction of residence will not improve the integrity of the current tie breaker rules nor provide any certainty of outcomes to taxpayers. Our concerns arise because New Zealand has one of the widest corporate tax residency tests in the world. Consequently, there are a large number of New Zealand dual resident companies. A simple example is when a New Zealand company moves its CEO to Australia and, as a result, the company becomes a dual resident. We consider the expanded criteria requiring the competent authorities to agree on a single jurisdiction will result in significant costs and lengthy delays. It is difficult to see how the competent authorities will agree between place of incorporation and place of effective management By way of illustration, consider the New Zealand/United States treaty tiebreaker test, which is consistent with proposed Article 4. We understand the question of dual residence has never
13 been settled by mutual agreement between the United States and New Zealand tax authorities. The United States has always refused to resolve the issue. Further support for not adopting Article 4 is that there is no evidence of problems arising with our current self-assessment regime, which appears to be working well.
14 Article 12 Commissionaire arrangements and similar strategies Article 12 is consistent with New Zealand s preferred treaty practice of circumventing deemed PE time thresholds. New Zealand intends to adopt Article 12 without reservation across all its Covered Tax Agreements. Submission New Zealand should reconsider adopting Article 12. Comment In our view, Article 12 may not be in New Zealand s national interest and will negatively affect our exporters. Committing New Zealand to adopting the article leaves other countries to choose whether or not to reciprocate. Only where it is in their best interests will they choose to do so. Adoption of this article is best achieved through bilateral agreement where New Zealand is able to benefit from negotiation.
15 Article 14 Splitting up of contracts Article 14 is consistent with New Zealand s preferred treaty practice of circumventing deemed PE time thresholds. New Zealand intends to adopt Article 14 (and possibly enter the reservation permitted by Article 14(3)(b) to exclude bilateral treaties that deem a PE to exist in relation to exploration for or exploitation of natural resources) across its covered tax agreements. Submission The issues need to be given further consideration. Comment In our view, Article 14 will disadvantage a number of taxpayers for whom splitting of contracts occurs for genuine commercial reasons and is not abusive. To illustrate, a multi-national has subsidiaries in different jurisdictions, with one subsidiary carrying on an engineering consultancy business and another subsidiary carrying on a construction business. Each subsidiary tenders for different parts of the same infrastructure project. Use of the general domestic anti-avoidance provisions or the rule provided in Article 6 of the MLI should be adequate to deal with aggressive avoidance situations.
16 Articles Arbitration Part VI is consistent with New Zealand s commitment to implement binding MAP arbitration in its bilateral tax treaties. New Zealand intends to adopt Article 23(1) final offer or last best offer but accept independent arbitration. It will also require undertakings of confidentiality and reserve the right not to include arbitration provisions in a CTA with jurisdictions that do not require the same (23(6) and (7)). Submission New Zealand should not choose to include a DTA as a CTA where the other country chooses not to include the arbitration provisions. Comment New Zealand s approach to adopt final offer or last best offer arbitration but to accept independent opinion arbitration if the other party to the CTA chooses this (by entering a reservation) is consistent with New Zealand s model treaty provision. We therefore support adopting Article 23(1). However, we are concerned about New Zealand choosing to include a DTA as a CTA where the other country chooses not to include the arbitration provisions. The extensive changes to international tax rules resulting from the BEPS projects will create divergent interpretations which are likely to create uncertainty and potential conflicts. Without an arbitration process there will be no effective determination. The arbitration process is a means of reducing the risk of conflicting decisions and uncertainty. That is, we are concerned with a situation where an overseas jurisdiction, under a CTA, applies the BEPs provisions in
17 an aggressive way against New Zealand-based tax payers in an overseas jurisdiction. This will leave our taxpayers exposed, with ineffective methods of arbitration not agreed. GAAR Submission Further consideration should be given to entering a free form reservation in respect to arbitration to carve out cases that involve the application of s BG 1 of the Income Tax Act. Comment It is not clear that New Zealand s intention to enter a free form reservation in respect of arbitration to carve out cases that involve the application of New Zealand s general antiavoidance rule in s BG 1 Income Tax Act 2007 is appropriate. By reserving against these provisions New Zealand effectively prevents mandatory arbitration from being used where the treaty is being abused. In our view mandatory arbitration is essential. It allows the other party to the CTA to agree the treaty is being abused.
18 Confidentiality Submission Further consideration should be given to the proposal to require undertakings of confidentiality of the arbitration proceedings. Comment New Zealand s proposal to require undertakings of confidentiality may lead to unintended consequences. For example, not all listed companies may be able to participate in confidential arbitration because they have continuous disclosure obligations to notify the Stock Exchange of any change in the tax status of the company.
19 Consolidated versions of modified treaties Submission The Government should publish and maintain consolidated versions of modified treaties. Comment Paragraph 4.18 of the Discussion Document states that the Government will not be producing consolidated versions of each DTA modified by the MLI. This is consistent with existing practice for amending protocols. Although this is consistent with the current practices for treaties, overlaying MLI amendments will introduce added complexity which we believe justifies a different approach. We consider it is inappropriate for Government to abdicate responsibility for communicating the effects of the MLI. In our view, the applicable MLI amendments should be consolidated with the existing bi-lateral treaties and maintained on the New Zealand legislation website. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Level 1, Carlaw Park, Nicholls Lane, Parnell, PO Box 3334, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand P charteredaccountantsanz.com Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand ABN (CA ANZ). Formed in Australia. Members of CA ANZ are not liable for the debts and liabilities of CA ANZ.
MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENT
MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENT View from (Dutch) tax practice ACTL seminar / 13 February 2017 Bartjan Zoetmulder / tax partner chair Dutch investment climate team NOB 1 Introduction 2 BEPS implementation phase
More informationKey Issues in the Design of Capital Gains Tax Regimes: Taxing Non- Residents. 18 July 2014
Key Issues in the Design of Capital Gains Tax Regimes: Taxing Non- Residents 18 July 2014 How do we tax non-residents on capital income? Domestic design issues Tax treaty issues Interrelationship between
More informationSUBMISSIONS. New Zealand s implementation of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
BEPS documents release August 2017: #23 SUBMISSIONS New Zealand s implementation of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS Submissions received for the officials
More informationThe Czech Republic signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
19 July 2017 Global Tax Alert The Czech Republic signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of
More informationCyprus signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
25 July 2017 Global Tax Alert Cyprus signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationIreland signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
17 July 2017 Global Tax Alert Ireland signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationKPMG Japan Tax Newsletter
KPMG Japan Tax Newsletter 28 September 2018 MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENT (MLI) I. Outline of the MLI 1. Background of Development of the MLI and History of Signature/Entry into Force.. 2 2. Features of the
More informationNorway signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
18 August 2017 Global Tax Alert Norway signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationAustralia s adoption of the BEPS Convention (Multilateral Instrument) Consultation Paper December 2016
Australia s adoption of the BEPS Convention (Multilateral Instrument) Consultation Paper December 2016 Commonwealth of Australia 2016 ISBN 978-1-925504-24-8 This publication is available for your use under
More informationMultilateral Instruments - Indian Perspective
Multilateral Instruments - Indian Perspective CA Hiten Sutar 15 December 2018 KPMG.com/in 1 Agenda Setting the Context Introduction to MLI India s Positions on MLI Denial of Treaty Benefits Artificial
More informationBelgium signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS and submits its MLI positions
21 June 2017 Global Tax Alert Belgium signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS and submits its MLI positions EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online
More informationKey Hong Kong Tax Develop ments. 27 February 2017
Key Hong Kong Tax Develop ments 27 February 2017 Agenda A Key Hong Kong Tax Developments 1) Base Erosion and Profit Shifting 2) Corporate Treasury Centre 3) Offshore Private Equity Fund Exemption 4) Comprehensive
More informationEgypt signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
25 July 2017 Global Tax Alert Egypt signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationArgentina signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
29 June 2017 Global Tax Alert News from Americas Tax Center Argentina signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library The EY Americas
More informationHong Kong joins Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
14 August 2017 Global Tax Alert Hong Kong joins Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY
More informationLuxembourg explains its positions on Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
13 June 2017 Global Tax Alert Luxembourg explains its positions on Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf
More informationSeminar E IFA/OECD. The Multilateral Instrument IFA & OECD 2017
Seminar E IFA/OECD The Multilateral Instrument IFA & OECD 2017 Panel members Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, OECD, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration Maikel Evers, Advisor, OECD, Tax Treaties, Transfer
More informationMultilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting A briefing note prepared for the Finance and Expenditure Committee Policy and Strategy, Inland
More informationProposed Changes to Ireland s Double Tax Treaties and the U.S. Perspective on MLIs. Chicago, Illinois 14 September ANNUAL MEETING
AIRCRAFT FINANCING SUBCOMMITTEE 2017 ANNUAL MEETING Proposed Changes to Ireland s Double Tax Treaties and the U.S. Perspective on MLIs Chicago, Illinois 14 September 2017 Speakers: Mark Stone, Holland
More informationInternational Tax Conference
International Tax Conference Hong Kong s Experience with its International Tax Treaty Network Richard Wong Commissioner of Inland Revenue 19 June 2014 1 Introduction Purpose of signing a tax treaty Fairness
More informationAllocation of income post-beps
Allocation of income post-beps EMA Tax Summit London, September 2016 Download the app Open a web browser on your mobile and navigate to http://mobile.globaltaxevent.com Use WiFi for better speed. Select
More informationLuxembourg publishes draft law ratifying Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
4 September 2018 Global Tax Alert Luxembourg publishes draft law ratifying Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS NEW! EY Tax News Update: Global Edition EY s
More informationCorporate Taxpayers Group
#004 Corporate Taxpayers Group c / - R e b e c c a O s b o r n l D e l o i t t e l P O B o x 1 9 9 0 l W e l l i n g t o n l + 6 4 ( 0 ) 4 4 7 0 3 6 9 1 C T G Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS C-/
More informationJapan signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
30 June 2017 Global Tax Alert Japan signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationIndia signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
6 July 2017 Global Tax Alert India signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationTax Flash by PwC experts
Tax Flash by PwC experts February 2019/Issue No. 2 The bill ratifying the MLI introduced in the State Duma In brief The bill ratifying the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures
More informationRevenue Arrangements for Implementing EU and OECD Exchange of Information Requirements In Respect of Tax Rulings
Revenue Arrangements for Implementing EU and OECD Exchange of Information Requirements In Respect of Tax Rulings Page 1 of 21 Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 2. Overview of Council Directive (EU)
More informationMauritius signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
7 July 2017 Global Tax Alert Mauritius signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationWhen The Dust Has Settled (Part 1)
www.pwc.com/sg When The Dust Has Settled (Part 1) Elaine Ng, Tax Partner 15 August 2017 Let s shake up the dust ITA NOA GST IRAS DTA SDA EEIA 2 Let s shake up the dust CbCR PPT AEOI MAAL BEPS DPT MLI FHTP
More informationASPAC and the Multilateral Instrument Implementing the Treaty Related BEPS Provisions
ASPAC and the Multilateral Instrument Implementing the Treaty Related BEPS Provisions KPMG.com.au 2 ASPAC and the Multilateral Instrument ASPAC and the Multilateral Instrument 3 On 7 June 2017, the OECD
More informationתמונת מצב עדכנית ומבט ישראלי - BEPS
תמונת מצב עדכנית ומבט ישראלי - BEPS משה בינה, מנהל בכיר, מחלקת מיסוי בינלאומי, Deloitte Agenda BEPS Background Treaty Related Action Plans Harmful Tax Practices Transfer Pricing Others Next Steps 2017
More informationKorea signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS
26 July 2017 Global Tax Alert Korea signs Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationTaxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Bill 08 February 2018
Taxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Bill 08 February 2018 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Level 1, Carlaw Park, 12-16 Nicholls Lane, Parnell, PO Box 3334, Shortland
More informationSeamless tax solutions from territory to territory
Seamless tax solutions from territory to territory www.rsmindia.in Newsflash: The OECD s Multilateral Instrument and its Potential Impact on n Tax Treaties - June 2017 1.0 Background On 7 June 2017, became
More informationBEPS Multilateral Instrument (MLI), India s Corresponding Positions, Implementation (GAAR)
BEPS Multilateral Instrument (MLI), India s Corresponding Positions, Implementation (GAAR) Dr. Parthasarathi Shome Chairman International Tax Research and Analysis Foundation (ITRAF) www.itraf.org Visiting
More information1.2 If the Committee is holding hearings on this matter, then we would appreciate the opportunity to be heard in support of this submission.
22 December 2017 Committee Secretariat Finance and Expenditure Committee Parliament Buildings WELLINGTON Email: fe@parliament.govt.nz SUBMISSION: INTERNATIONAL TREATY EXAMINATION OF THE MULTILATERAL CONVENTION
More informationBombay Chartered Accountants Society DTAA Course Multilateral Instrument (MLI) Note for discussion 20 th January Contents
Bombay Chartered Accountants Society DTAA Course Multilateral Instrument (MLI) Note for discussion 20 th January 2018 Naresh Ajwani Chartered Accountant Para No. Contents Particulars Page No. A. Operation
More informationThe Global Tax Reset 2017 Audit Committee Symposium
The Global Tax Reset Copyright 2017 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. 2017 Audit Committee Symposium Anticipate. Navigate. Focus. 1 The Global Tax Reset General context Multinational companies
More informationCIOT-NOB European Branch Amsterdam Conference 2017
CIOT-NOB European Branch Amsterdam Conference 2017 Treaty Abuse in the UK and the Netherlands Sjoerd Douma Barry Larking Aart Nolten 25 September 2017 Multilateral Instrument (MLI) Overview MLI: Objective
More informationImpact of BEPS and Other International Tax Risks on the Jersey Funds Industry
www.pwc.com/jg November 2015 Impact of BEPS and Other International Tax Risks on the Jersey Funds Industry Current International Tax Environment 1 2 The current environment The ability to achieve tax certainty
More informationCorrigendum. OECD Pensions Outlook 2012 DOI: ISBN (print) ISBN (PDF) OECD 2012
OECD Pensions Outlook 2012 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/9789264169401-en ISBN 978-92-64-16939-5 (print) ISBN 978-92-64-16940-1 (PDF) OECD 2012 Corrigendum Page 21: Figure 1.1. Average annual real net investment
More information23 June Corporate Law Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment PO Box 1473 Wellington By
23 June 2017 Corporate Law Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment PO Box 1473 Wellington 6140 By email: corporate.law@mbie.govt.nz Dear Corporate Law team Submission on the Review of Corporate
More informationBlack hole and feasibility expenditure a Government discussion document. 6 July 2017
Black hole and feasibility expenditure a Government discussion document 6 July 2017 6 July 2017 Black hole and feasibility expenditure proposals C/- Deputy Commissioner, Policy and Strategy Inland Revenue
More informationOECD releases final BEPS package
6 October 2015 Tax Flash OECD releases final BEPS package On 5 October 2015, the OECD published the final reports of the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ( BEPS ) project, which consist of a package
More informationBEPS Actions implementation by country Actions 8-10 Transfer pricing
BEPS Actions implementation by country Actions 8-10 Transfer pricing On 5 October 2015, the G20/OECD published 13 final reports and an explanatory statement outlining consensus actions under the base erosion
More informationTAXATION OF TRUSTS IN ISRAEL. An Opportunity For Foreign Residents. Dr. Avi Nov
TAXATION OF TRUSTS IN ISRAEL An Opportunity For Foreign Residents Dr. Avi Nov Short Bio Dr. Avi Nov is an Israeli lawyer who represents taxpayers, individuals and entities. Areas of Practice: Tax Law,
More informationSOME RELEVANT TREATY ISSUES
SOME RELEVANT TREATY ISSUES Rahul Charkha August 29, 2018 CONTENT Sr. No. Topic 1 Glossary 2 Most Favoured Nation Principle 3 Tax Credit 4 Mutual Agreement Procedures 5 Annexure - 1 6 Our Team GLOSSARY
More informationIndia signs the Multilateral Convention Provisional List of reservations and notifications released
Direct Tax Alert 8 June 2017 India signs the Multilateral Convention Provisional List of reservations and notifications released 68 countries, including India and several of its important treaty partners,
More informationDefinition of international double taxation
Definition of international double taxation Juridical double taxation: imposition of comparable taxes in two (or more) States on the same taxpayer in respect of the same subject matter and for identical
More informationHong Kong. The 2016/17 budget. Profits tax. Salaries tax
Hong Kong The 2016/17 budget The Financial Secretary delivered the 2016/17 budget on 24 February 2016. The tax and one-off relief measures proposed in the budget are summarised below. Profits tax The profits
More informationBEPS ACTION 15. Development of a Multilateral Instrument to Implement the Tax Treaty related BEPS Measures
BEPS ACTION 15 Development of a Multilateral Instrument to Implement the Tax Treaty related BEPS Measures REQUEST FOR INPUT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE TAX TREATY-RELATED
More informationNew US income tax treaty and protocol with Italy enters into force
22 December 2009 International Tax Alert News and views from Foreign Tax Desks New US income tax treaty and protocol with Italy enters into force Executive summary On 16 December 2009, the United States
More informationBEPS controversy readiness
BEPS controversy readiness e-brainstorming survey results November 1 kpmg.com Background and participant profile As the scope and pace of tax law and regulatory change has increased, taxpayers face increased
More informationNew Australia- Germany Tax Treaty enters into force
12 December 2016 Global Tax Alert New Australia- Germany Tax Treaty enters into force EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global Tax Alerts. Copy into your web browser:
More informationACTL Conference on REITs
ACTL Conference on REITs Recent tax treaty developments and their implications for REITs November 14, 2014 Prof. Arnaud de Graaf degraaf@law.eur.nl 0.0- Introduction 1. REITs in cross-border context 2.
More informationBEPS - Current Status of Implementation in EU Countries. Prof. Guglielmo Maisto 1 March 2019
BEPS - Current Status of Implementation in EU Countries Prof. Guglielmo Maisto 1 March 2019 1 Pillar I COHERENCE Action 2 Neutralizing Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements Action 3 CFC Rules Action 4 Interest
More informationAPA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2017 DENMARK
APA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2017 DENMARK Managing uncertainty in the new tax environment DENMARK KEY FEATURES Competent authority Danish Tax Office ( SKAT ) APA provisions/ guidance Types of APAs available
More informationIV Tax Administration in the Era of Globalization
IV The NTA promotes tax administration, including cooperation with foreign tax authorities to meet the era of globalization. As multinational enterprises conduct various cross-border economic activities
More informationA rapidly changing tax landscape Recent Asian tax developments
A rapidly changing tax landscape Recent Asian tax developments Michael Velten Partner Tax and Legal Deloitte The tax environment in Asia continues to evolve. The diversity of tax systems in Asia (and their
More informationPresentation by Shigeto HIKI
Presentation by Shigeto HIKI Co-chair of Forum on Harmful Tax Practices Director International Tax Policy Division, Tax Bureau Ministry of Finance, Japan The Fifth IMF-Japan High-Level Tax Conference For
More informationFOURTH MEETING OF THE OECD FORUM ON TAX ADMINISTRATION January Cape Town Communiqué 11 January 2008
ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOURTH MEETING OF THE OECD FORUM ON TAX ADMINISTRATION 10-11 January 2008 Cape Town Communiqué 11 January 2008 CENTRE FOR TAX POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
More informationIndia signs the Multilateral Convention
9 June 2017 India signs the Multilateral Convention India, amongst 67 countries, has signed the Multilateral Convention (the Convention/MLI) in Paris on 7 June, 2017 to implement tax treaty related measures
More informationThe ATOZ Chair for European and International Taxation welcomes you to: The MLI and the OECD Update 2017: BEPS in Tax Treaties
The ATOZ Chair for European and International Taxation welcomes you to: The MLI and the OECD Update 2017: BEPS in Tax Treaties INTRODUCING THE MLI (and the speakers) Prof. Dr. Werner Haslehner ATOZ Chair
More informationCPA Esther Wahome. Thursday, 16 August 2018
Current trends in international tax planning (focus on BEPS). Presentation by: CPA Esther Wahome Senior Manager Taxation Services Deloitte & Touche Thursday, 16 August 2018 Uphold public interest Contents
More informationReport of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee. Contents Recommendation 2 Appendix A 3 Appendix B 4
International treaty examination of the Convention between Japan and New Zealand for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income Report of the
More informationSummary of key findings
1 VAT/GST treatment of cross-border services: 2017 survey Supplies of e-services to consumers (B2C) (see footnote 1) Supplies of e-services to businesses (B2B) 1(a). Is a non-resident 1(b). If there is
More informationInternational Transfer Pricing Framework
Are you ready for transfer pricing? Seminar on November 28th, 2005 Swissotel, Istanbul International Framework Marc Diepstraten, Partner, PwC Amsterdam, +31 20 568 64 76 PwC Agenda Transfer pricing environment
More informationTHIRD MEETING OF THE OECD FORUM ON TAX ADMINISTRATION
ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT THIRD MEETING OF THE OECD FORUM ON TAX ADMINISTRATION 14-15 September 2006 Final Seoul Declaration CENTRE FOR TAX POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION 1 Sharing
More informationFrance and Singapore sign revised income tax treaty
23 January 2015 International Tax Alert News from the Global Tax Desk Network EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global Tax Alerts. Copy into your web browser: http://www.ey.com/gl/en/
More informationAPA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2017 UNITED STATES
APA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2017 UNITED STATES Managing uncertainty in the new tax environment UNITED STATES KEY FEATURES Competent authority APA provisions/ guidance Types of APAs available APA acceptance
More informationMultilateral Instrument. Laura Gheorghiu, Nadia Rusak
Multilateral Instrument Laura Gheorghiu, Nadia Rusak 2017 Agenda History and policy objectives of the MLI MLI mechanics MLI content Concluding remarks 2 HISTORY AND POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE MLI 3 BEPS
More informationReporting practices for domestic and total debt securities
Last updated: 27 November 2017 Reporting practices for domestic and total debt securities While the BIS debt securities statistics are in principle harmonised with the recommendations in the Handbook on
More informationBRICS V Legal Forum Conference 2018
Professor Michael Honiball Tel: 011 535 8136 E-mail: mhoniball@werksmans.com BRICS V Legal Forum Conference 2018 Streamlining the Tax Treaty Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) between BRICS Member States
More informationGuidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting
OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project Guidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting ACTION 13: 2014 Deliverable ANNEX III TO CHAPTER V. A MODEL TEMPLATE FOR THE
More informationAPA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2018 UKRAINE. New paths ahead for international tax controversy
APA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2018 UKRAINE New paths ahead for international tax controversy UKRAINE APA PROGRAM KEY FEATURES Competent authority Relevant provisions Types of APAs available Acceptance criteria
More informationSan Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Education Materials on Public Equity
M E K E T A I N V E S T M E N T G R O U P 5796 ARMADA DRIVE SUITE 110 CARLSBAD CA 92008 760 795 3450 fax 760 795 3445 www.meketagroup.com The Global Equity Opportunity Set MSCI All Country World 1 Index
More informationIndia s MLI Positions
MUMBAI SILICON VALLEY BANGALORE SINGAPORE MUMBAI BKC NEW DELHI MUNICH NEW YORK India s MLI Positions July 2017 Copyright 2017 Nishith Desai Associates www.nishithdesai.com India s MLI Positions Contents
More informationFinancial law reform: purpose and key questions
Conference on Cross-Jurisdictional Netting and Global Solutions Update on Netting in Asia May 12, 2011 London School of Economics and Political Science Peter M Werner Senior Director ISDA pwerner@isda.org
More informationSocial Assistance (Payment of New Zealand Superannuation and Veterans Pension Overseas) Amendment Bill 2009
Submission to: Social Services Committee New Zealand Parliament Parliament House WELLINGTON In Respect Of: Social Assistance (Payment of New Zealand Superannuation and Veterans Pension Overseas) Amendment
More informationGeneral Comments. Action 6 on Treaty Abuse reads as follows:
OECD Centre on Tax Policy and Administration Tax Treaties Transfer Pricing and Financial Transactions Division 2, rue André Pascal 75775 Paris France The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise: Comments on
More informationAction 6 Preventing the granting of treaty benefits in inappropriate circumstances
KPMG FLASH NEWS KPMG in India 30 October 2015 Action 6 Preventing the granting of treaty benefits in inappropriate circumstances Introduction Analysis of the Action 6 On 5 October 2015, the Organisation
More informationwts study Global WTS PE Study A high-level overview of most discussed PE issues in EU, OECD and BRICS countries
wts study Global WTS PE Study A high-level overview of most discussed PE issues in EU, OECD and BRICS countries Table of Contents Preface 3 Conclusions at a glance 4 Summary from the survey 5 Detailed
More informationHong Kong Tax Alert. Hong Kong signs comprehensive double tax agreement with India. Who is covered by the CDTA law. 4 April Issue No.
Hong Kong Tax Alert 4 April 2018 2018 Issue No. 9 Hong Kong signs comprehensive double tax agreement with India On 19 March 2018, Hong Kong signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement
More informationOECD releases draft changes to be incorporated in 2017 update to OECD Model Tax Convention
28 July 2017 Global Tax Alert OECD releases draft changes to be incorporated in 2017 update to OECD Model Tax Convention EY Global Tax Alert Library Access both online and pdf versions of all EY Global
More informationRecommendation of the Council on Tax Avoidance and Evasion
Recommendation of the Council on Tax Avoidance and Evasion OECD Legal Instruments This document is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. It reproduces an OECD Legal Instrument
More informationBEPS Action 14: Making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective
BEPS Action 14: Making dispute resolution mechanisms more effective The Panel Achim Pross, Head, International Cooperation and Tax Administration Division, OECD Doug O Donnell, LB&I Commissioner, IRS Martin
More informationForeign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Impact Assessment on the Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) sectors and businesses in Trinidad and Tobago Presentation by the Bankers Association of Trinidad
More informationNational Tax Agency, Japan
(Mutual Agreement Procedures) Report 214 When international double taxation arises from transfer pricing adjustments or other tax adjustments, the National Tax Agency ( NTA ) enters into Mutual Agreement
More informationCurrent Issues in International Tax Policy
Current Issues in International Tax Policy Shigeto HIKI Director, International Tax Policy Division, Tax Bureau, Ministry of Finance, Japan The Fourth IMF-Japan High-Level Tax Conference For Asian Countries
More information2017 UPDATE TO THE OECD MODEL TAX CONVENTION. 2 November 7
2017 UPDATE TO THE OECD MODEL TAX CONVENTION 2 November 7 21 November 2017 THE 2017 UPDATE TO THE OECD MODEL TAX CONVENTION This note includes the contents of the 2017 update to the OECD Model Tax Convention
More informationGovernment Inquiry: Foreign Trust Disclosure Rules
Government Inquiry: Foreign Trust Disclosure Rules 20 May 2016 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Level 1, Carlaw Park, 12-16 Nicholls Lane, Parnell, PO Box 3334, Shortland Street, Auckland
More informationThe outcomes of the meeting which were agreed by participants 1, as well as the next steps in the process, are set out below 2.
Summary of Outcomes of the Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Held in Mexico on 1-2 September 2009 178 delegates from over 70 jurisdictions and international
More informationOECD Recommendation on Consumer Dispute Resolution and Redress
OECD Recommendation on Consumer Dispute Resolution and Redress ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 30 democracies work together to
More informationIFA Colombia V CONGRESO COLOMBIANO DE TRIBUTACIÓN INTERNACIONAL November 2016
IFA Colombia V CONGRESO COLOMBIANO DE TRIBUTACIÓN INTERNACIONAL 16-17 November 2016 Kees van Raad Professor of Law, University of Leiden Chairman International Tax Center Leiden Of counsel, Loyens & Loeff
More informationRegistration of Foreign Limited Partnerships in the Cayman Islands
Registration of Foreign Limited Partnerships in the Cayman Islands Preface This publication has been prepared for the assistance of those who are considering registration of a foreign limited partnership
More informationGuidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting
OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project Guidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting ACTION 13: 2014 Deliverable ANNEX II TO CHAPTER V. TRANSFER PRICING DOCUMENTATION
More information2010/IEG/WKSP1/002 Overview of IIAs and Treaty-Based Investment Disputes
21/IEG/WKSP1/2 Overview of IIAs and Treaty-Based Investment Disputes Submitted by: UNCTAD Workshop on Dispute Prevention and Preparedness Washington, DC, United States 26-3 July 21 Workshop on dispute
More informationEQUITY REPORTING & WITHHOLDING. Updated May 2016
EQUITY REPORTING & WITHHOLDING Updated May 2016 When you exercise stock options or have RSUs lapse, there may be tax implications in any country in which you worked for P&G during the period from the
More informationAPA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2017 CANADA
APA & MAP COUNTRY GUIDE 2017 CANADA Managing uncertainty in the new tax environment CANADA KEY FEATURES Competent authority APA provisions/ guidance Types of APAs available APA acceptance criteria Key
More informationChapter 2. Dispute Channels. 1. Overview of common dispute process
Chapter 2 Dispute Channels Suzan Arendsen * This chapter is based on information available up to 1 October 2010. 1. Overview of common dispute process Authorities worldwide increasingly consider transfer
More information