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Changes in order payment of dividends by joint stock companies

Published: 03.06.2016 |

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May 27, 2016 came into force The order payment of dividends by joint stock company, which is approved by the National Commission on securities and stock market from 12.04.2016 number 391. In particular, on the relevant general meeting of shareholders is defined by a specific method of payment of dividends concerning the entire issue of shares - through the depository system of Ukraine or directly to shareholders. Implementation of dividend payments by joint stock company is going through the payment of the entire amount in full or in part, certainly if it is provided by the general meeting of shareholders or the supervisory board of the company. At the same time, in the case of decision-making by the joint stock company to pay dividends to shares, the payment could made proportionally and simultaneously to all persons who are entitled to receive dividends. Regarding the payment of dividends directly to shareholders. Payment of dividends to shareholders who are entitled, namely the transfer of the amounts of funds to all shareholders shall be effected by the transfer of funds to the shareholders during the relevant time and date that does not exceed six months from the date...

In Ukraine abolished the order of registration of public investment

Published: 03.06.2016 | news

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#Investments

31.05.2016 Supreme Rada of Ukraine approved at the plenary session a draft law number 2763 "On amendments to certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine concerning the abolition of mandatory state registration of foreign investments." The main purpose of this draft law is the maximum simplification of the investments order that are extremely important for entering to the Ukrainian market foreign investments. Obligation of such registration additionally made the barriers for doing business in Ukraine. The document is aimed before all at improving the promotion of foreign investments in Ukraine economy by simplifying the procedure of their involvement, including the introduction of application principle of state registration, that is supplying only appropriate forms and timing of statistical reporting of foreign investments which already done. However, achieving this goal is only possible through the abolition of the relevant articles regarding mandatory state registration of investments, including foreign ones. In this way, we can conclude that a draft law number 2763 will allow to attract foreign investments through the elimination of pre-registration, which will also facilitate...

Shorten said that the process of cutting income tax is difficult

Published: 02.06.2016 | Без категории

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#Australia #Taxation

The leader of labor party, Bill Shorten has said that his party would like to reduce Australia's marginal rates of taxation, but if only the budget can afford it. Shorten was quizzed according their position at «nearly 50%» top marginal income tax rate during a doorstop interview on the campaign trail in Cairns. Shorten replied that it would be great to cut marginal rates of taxation, but you can do it only if you can pay for it. Shorten said that the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull were returned to Government, all earning more than AUD1m (USD726,337) a year would "get a AUD17,000 tax cut." He argued that it is a bad idea...when you will cut benefits payments for people on AUD60,000 a year." Shorten also added: "Each one percent income for the very rich people to not well-off between AUD6bn and AUD7bn a year off the bottom line Author: Sergey Panovmanaging partner Finance Business...

The EU and Japan jointly declared the free trade agreement

Published: 01.06.2016 |

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#EU #FATCA #Japan

The leaders of Japan, the European Union (EU), France, Germany, Italy and the UK have confirmed that the obligation to achieve a free trade agreement between the EU and Japan (FTA) "as early as possible in 2016 year." The obligation announced in a joint statement issued on the sidelines of G7 summit in Japan. The leaders said they instructed their respective negotiators to speed up negotiations that began in March 2013. "With our full support negotiators have to make efforts in the coming months to move forward with the process of negotiations, setting the way for an agreement that covers all types of tariffs and non-tariff measures on schedule," the statement said. The statement also said that the talks will be held "in a constructive manner based on mutual trust" to achieve "a comprehensive, high-level and balanced agreement, which further consolidates our strong trade and economic cooperation." Author: Olena Kutova senior lawyer of the Finance Business Service company ...

Puerto Rico’s VAT plans was declined by lawmakers

Published: 31.05.2016 |

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#Puerto-Rico #Taxation #VAT

Puerto Rico will no longer accept the value added tax, after lawmakers in the Senate voted in favor of the overthrow of the attempts of the governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, to veto the previously adopted law on the abolition. Puerto Rico was to introduce value added tax at the point of sales and use tax from 1 of June The Senate of Puerto Rico, May 5, 2016, unanimously supported the earlier legislation with the support of the lower house of Parliament on 2 May to prevent value-added tax from being introduced.. The governor then vetoed the legislation. However, the legislation is only necessary to collect two-thirds support to override this veto. May 26, 2016, the Senate voted to abandon plans for VAT 21 votes to 1. Author: Sergey Panovmanaging partner Finance Business...

China canceled the income tax and established VAT

Published: 27.05.2016 |

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#China #Taxation #VAT

The taxpayers will pay VAT instead of tax on profits and that will reduce the burden on enterprises. The Chinese government has made certain changes in the procedure for taxation of companies: now companies are exempted from the need to pay income tax, but they will be required to pay value added tax. Tax reform is accompanied by the spread of the circular of the State Council and shall enter into force on 1 May 2016. For effective implementation of the new program administrations must interpreted new tax rules correctly. In turn, the companies are required to pay prescribed amounts of tax on time, refraining from evasion. According to preliminary data, the transition to the new system will affect about 10 million taxpayers who will be required to pay VAT (mostly working in construction and real estate, finance and the service sector). The authors of the bill believe that the innovation will facilitate the tax burden on many businesses. Li Keqiang, Premier Wu Yi said that the ongoing reform will have a positive impact on the profitability of companies by reducing the size of obligatory deductions to the treasury (more than 500 billion yuan for the whole of the current year)...

Ireland is ready to reform budget process

Published: 26.05.2016 |

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#Ireland #Reforms

The Irish Government is ready to reform the budgetary process to ensure the more regular involvement of parliament. The Government has approved proposals put forward by Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe. The plans were first set out in the Programme for Partnership Government, the document drawn up following months of negotiations between the new minority Fine Gael administration and the opposition parties. The main aim is to ensure that the budgetary process is underpinned by substantially enhanced parliamentary input and feedback. As part of the new budgetary cycle, the Government will publish a Spring/Summer Economic Statement (SES) in June, and will hold a National Economic Dialogue event the same month. It will publish a Mid-Year Expenditure report in July for the first time, and will circulate Tax Strategy Papers to the relevant parliamentary committees in late July. The SES will provide an updated assessment of the macro-economic and fiscal outlook, and an updated forecast on the "fiscal space" in the budget, to inform discussion on budgetary priorities. The objective of the National Economic Dialogue will be to facilitate...

Japan-Panama, the tax information exchange

Published: 25.05.2016 |

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#Exchange of tax information #Japan #Panama #Taxation

Japan and Panama have agreed to conclude an agreement on the exchange of tax information. Negotiations for this agreement were launched after the Japan-Panama summit meeting which took place on April 20 this year between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President of Panama Juan Carlos Varela. The two leaders shared the view that Japan and Panama must immediately begin formal negotiations on an agreement on the exchange of tax information. Currently it is likely that Japan will become the first country to sign an agreement on the exchange of tax information with Panama after the leak "Panama Papers" earlier this year. The agreement will include the rules in accordance with the general standard of the automatic exchange of tax information between countries created by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Author: Sergey Panovmanaging partner Finance Business...

Singapore-Cambodia, an agreement on the double taxation avoidance

Published: 25.05.2016 |

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#Double taxation #Singapore

Singapore and Cambodia signed an agreement on avoidance of double taxation with a view to increasing cross-border trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement clarifies the rights in relation to tax in both countries on all forms of income streams arising from cross-border business activity but also ensures that the income will not be taxed twice. Under the deal tax on dividends, interest and royalties will depend on the maximum rate of 10 percent. Some of the interest payment would be released. The agreement also includes provisions for the resolution of contractual disputes through the process of mutual agreement and provides for the exchange of information in tax matters. The Treaty will enter into force after the completion of the domestic ratification procedures in both countries. Author: Olena Kutova senior lawyer of the Finance Business Service company ...

Tax breaks in Hong Kong’s double tax agreements

Published: 24.05.2016 | Без категории

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#Double taxation #Hong Kong #Russia #Tax exemptions

Recently Hong Kong has signed DTA with Romania and Russia, which will cut tax for cross-border trade and investors. Due to Romanian double tax agreement, income tax of Romania can be paid from any other tax which has the same income. Withholding of tax in Romania will cut to current 16 percent to 5 or even 3 percent. The income profit earned by Hong Kong's residents will be enjoying to for full tax exemption. Due to Russian DTA from Hong Kong will income tax paid by Russian residents or companies shall be allowed as a credit against any tax payable in respect of the same income in Russia. Withholding of tax in Russia will cut from current 20 percent or 30 to even 3 percent. The cap of 5 percent will be allowed if even one of the official owner has more than 15 percent of common profit of the company. Profit from international shipping transport also will be enjoying to for full tax exemption. Hong Kong airlines which operating in Russia will pay tax only due to Hong Kong's tax rate. Author: Sergey Panovmanaging partner Finance Business...

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