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How to handle business permit renewals in Philippines

Businesses in the Philippines are required to renew their permits at the end of the year but the process can be very complex.

Regulatory update Nov 2018

Approaching deadline for the first FATCA certification for Responsible Officers

With the first FACTA certification deadline approaching, it is important to be prepared.?

Regulatory update Nov 2018

Three ways to fund your business in China

Three methods for foreign companies to raise overseas funds for their China entities.

Regulatory update Oct 2018

Switzerland approves corporate tax reform

Preferential regimes for holding, domicile and mixed companies will be abolished and taxes reduced. Now is the time to review your Swiss operations and prepare for changes.

Regulatory update Oct 2018

New significant controllers register in Hong Kong

On 1 March 2018, new legislation on Significant Controllers Register (SCR) came into force in Hong Kong which affects most companies in the territories. TMF Group experts provide a brief summary of the new legislation.

Regulatory update Mar 2018

Italy: tax credit for advertising campaigns

New tax credits are available in Italy following the enactment of a law which includes benefits for those investing in advertising campaigns.

Regulatory update Mar 2018

Corporate compliance in EMEA: annual accounts filing

TMF Group’s Corporate Secretarial experts summarise upcoming annual accounts filing deadlines for companies in Germany, the UK, Poland, South Africa and Denmark.

Regulatory update Mar 2018

Doing business in Croatia: VAT and UBO registry

Two of the most significant 2018 business updates in Croatia relate to local VAT requirements, and the establishment of a UBO registry, writes TMF Croatia's Katarina Pai?.

Regulatory update Feb 2018

Don’t forget Malta's UBO deadline

Maltese-registered companies are running out of time to submit the necessary information about their ultimate beneficial owners without incurring a penalty.

Regulatory update Jun 2018

Ready for real-time invoice data reporting in Hungary?

Time is running out for VAT-registered companies in Hungary to set up and test their invoice reporting systems ahead of the July deadline, writes Sandor Karai.

Regulatory update Jun 2018

New Zealand to close GST loophole to ensure fairness

The New Zealand Government is proposing to close a loophole which waives the requirement for foreign companies to collect GST on goods sold to New Zealand customers, if the value of the goods supplied is less than NZD $400.

Regulatory update Jun 2018

Hungarian Accounting Act amendment now in force

Hungarian Accounting Act amendments regarding mainly the form and content of the Financial Statements (FS) were passed by the government last year, and have been in effect since 1 January 2016.

Regulatory update Jan 2016

China clarifies reinsurance status under VAT regime

VAT is now exempt when a reinsurance premium is paid from overseas to mainland China, and the service is consumed completely outside of the jurisdiction. New guidance also clarifies rules for VAT-registered insurance companies providing reinsurance services in mainland China.

Regulatory update Jun 2016

Update on Costa Rica’s regulation for annual transfer pricing

Earlier this month, the Costa Rican General Direction of Taxation (DGT or Dirección General de Tributación, in Spanish) released draft rules for annual transfer pricing for public consultation. Originally enacted in 2013, Decree 37898-H protects the principle of free competition.

Regulatory update Jun 2016

Greece regulatory round-up: May 2016 (part 2)

The Greek Parliament confirms increases to the majority of the country’s indirect taxes, writes TMF Greece Managing Director Yannis Goussiakis.

Regulatory update May 2016

Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador reintroduce retail sales tax on insurance premiums

The 2016 Newfoundland and Labrador Budget contains some changes in taxes on insurance premiums. TMF Group’s Senior Tax Content Analyst Ying Chen explains what these changes are.

Regulatory update May 2016

VAT law amendments in Serbia

TMF Group Serbia Managing Director Jelena Cuk and VAT/IPT expert Jacek Szufan outline some key aspects of the draft Law on Amendments of the VAT Law which has been forwarded to the Serbian Parliament for adoption.

Regulatory update Sep 2015

Tax reform coming to Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is currently considering reform to its income tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation which could see VAT rise to 15%. Get in touch with our experts in Costa Rica to keep up with the regulatory changes that may arise and to learn how we can help you with your tax obligations compliance.

Regulatory update Sep 2015

Compliance with ECF is required in Brazil

In December 2013 the Brazilian authorities published amendments to the submission of the Declaration of Economic and Fiscal Information (DIPJ), which is to be replaced by the Tax Accounting Return (ECF, by its acronym in Portuguese).

Regulatory update Sep 2015

Transfer of goods between Italy and the EU

18 August 2015 saw it no longer possible to apply the VAT suspension regime when moving goods to be processed, without changing owner, within the EU (Italy to other countries and vice versa), where the goods at the end of processing are not returned to their country of origin.

Regulatory update Sep 2015