Type of publication: Technical

A summary of tax facts of countries/territories in the Asia Pacific region

A collection of transfer pricing summaries of countries/territories in the Asia Pacific region

Inside this issue: Richard Ashby, Chairman of the AGN Asia Pacific Tax Committee provides a short message. Helen Wong & Pierre Gargatte at Acclime in China provides insight into the Hong Kong budget 2024-25. Erik Eneddy at DHK in Jakarta shares information on the new Indonesia payroll tax for employees, and Vimala Devi at BSL in Singapore recaps on the Singapore Budget 2024.

A summary of each article follows. Download the publication for a comprehensive read.

AGN EMEA Tax Committee News.

The requirement to create transfer pricing documentation impacts not just large corporations, but also small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s), who often lack awareness of this obligation. It’s crucial to address this issue promptly to prevent time constraints and potential penalties from tax authorities if documentation becomes necessary.

Read on for a summary of the obligations that exist in Germany and what you should be prepared for.

AGN EMEA Tax Committee News.

Following the publication of the Finance Act 2024 in France, the four main points you should know include:

1. Minimum taxation in France
2. Phasing out CVAE (Company Value Added Contribution)
3. Electronic invoice
4. Green tax credit

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AGN EMEA Tax Committee News

Public Country-by-Country Reporting – To what extent do large companies contribute to public prosperity through their taxes? Public Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) is a regulatory requirement for corporations to disclose detailed financial and operational information on a country-by-country basis.

Inside this issue, Mandy Liu at AGN Member Firm Acclime in China provides insight into Individual Income Tax (IIT). Vimala Devi at AGN Member Firm BSL in Singapore provides insight into new legislations, effective as of 1 Jan 2024, relating to the gains from the sale or disposal of a foreign asset.

A summary of each article follows. Download the publication for a comprehensive read.

News from the AGN EMEA Accounting, Auditing & Education Committee (AAEC)

ESRS G1 Business Conduct emphasizes ethical behavior, integrity, and compliance with laws and regulations in all business interactions and operations. But, how important is ESRS G1 Business Conduct in relation to other European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)?

From AGN EMEA Tax Committee members and AGN tax correspondents

Permanent Establishment and Fixed Business Facility for Service Providers in Germany: A foreign company operating in Germany must be assessed from a tax perspective to decide whether the establishment is a ‘permanent establishment’ or not. The existence of a permanent establishment has various consequences, especially Germany’s right to tax the income attributable to the permanent establishment in Germany.