There is major shift in the way governments in Latin America regulate businesses – particularly multinationals – that is distinct from anything else seen in global compliance. Unlike the United States and most European countries, which rely heavily on income taxes, Latin American governments and many other emerging markets generate the majority of their incomes […]
For the latest update on Amparo decisions in Mexico, and how that may impact your organization, please read our blog, Mexico’s Supreme Court Upholds Amparos, But Stay Is Temporary. The last phase of eContabilidad legislation has been put in place, with Polizas (journal entries) required for organizaions. As the deadline has passed, we wanted to use this […]
The second wave of Chile’s new e-invoicing and libros requirements is quickly approaching, and all companies operating here – even those that enacted e-invoicing processes last year during the first part of the rollout – must prepare. In 2014, companies with revenues of $4.2 million or greater were required to implement e-invoicing. Now, that mandate […]
Austria: Possible New Reduced VAT Rate On May 19, 2015, the Austrian Ministry of Finance proposed the Tax Reform Act of 2015, therein introducing a new reduced rate of 13% in 2016. Provided the changes are enacted, the delivery of various goods and services subject to the current reduced rate of 10% will be increased […]
Listen to the webinar replay to learn how multinationals operating in Mexico will soon be required to submit their first journal entry (polizas) reports as required under eContabilidad legislation. Starting on September 3rd, the Mexico tax authority will be comparing all VAT tax deductions to previously registered XML documents for procurement, payroll and travel & expenses. Simply […]
There has been a wealth of discussion in recent years regarding the elimination of tax havens. Consumers and taxpayers all over the world have recognized efforts made by financial institutions and governments to put an end to those individuals and businesses being silent or creative in how they maneuver their assets. However, tax avoidance is […]
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling June 26 in the King v. Burwell case that upheld tax subsidies as provided by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Chief Justice Roberts wrote the opinion. Voting in favor were justices Ginsburg, Sotomayor, Kagan, Kennedy and Breyer. Justice Antonin […]
Mexico will be putting your tax deductions under a microscope when new eContabilidad (eAccounting) requirements go into effect this September. The SAT, Mexico’s tax authority, will now have the ability to examine accounting reports and subsequent line item tax deductions, requiring added diligence in inbound procurement processes to ensure compliance. This scrutiny demands complete accuracy […]
The indirect tax system in Malaysia underwent a major reform earlier this year. On April 1, 2015, the goods and services tax (GST) was implemented, replacing both the sales tax imposed on goods and the service tax imposed on designated services. While the goods and services tax (GST) might sound like a merger of the […]
There has been a trend of banking growth in the United Arab Emirates, and the swelling numbers are expected to continue. According to a report from the Khaleej Times, the UAE banking sector is presumed to experience year-on-year deposit growth of 13.6 percent from 2015-2017. Asset growth is expected to rise by 12.2 percent in […]
In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the challenges associated with implementing a global instance of SAP ERP within the complex regulatory environment of Brazil. With the strictest mandated business requirements in the world, fully leveraging SAP in this country requires thorough planning, an expert team and patience during the implementation phase. If you’ve made […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR BONDED IMPORTERS IN PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico recently enacted Law 72-2015 which (among other things) increased the state level Sales and Use Tax (IVU) from 6% to 10.5% effective July 1, 2015. The municipal level rate of 1% remains the same, which makes the total IVU rate 11.5% as of July 1. […]
On September 3rd, multinationals will be required to submit their first journal entry (polizas) reports as required under Mexico eContabilidad legislation. These journal entries must date back to July 1, 2015, meaning now is the time to evaluate your processes to ensure accurate reports. Yes – processes. Simply relying on your technology (SAP, ERP or […]
As countries all over the world join forces to eliminate schemes for tax evasion, those attempting to find a safe haven to avoid compliance laws are running out of options. World powers have made it apparent through pacts and alliances that they are no longer willing to tolerate individuals who seek to keep their income hidden […]
It’s understandable that multinational companies operating in Latin America’s complex regulatory environment first look to their ERP for compliance solutions. After making significant financial, IT and operational investments in SAP, managing compliance within this existing infrastructure is no doubt desirable. However, there are several factors that need to be considered when planning out your compliance […]
The European Union and the Group of Seven nations recently announced they would take steps to ensure that multinational countries pay their fair share of taxes to countries where they do business. The G7 – which comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States – announced it would finalize recommendations made […]
On May 29 the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law HB2482 which officially enacts Law 72-2015. This new law introduces fundamental changes to the direct and indirect tax regimes of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. For our purposes, we will focus on the changes as they apply to indirect tax. The new law proposes […]
When the U.S. introduced its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) it established a precedent declaring the country would no longer tolerate tax evaders, or those who deliberately failed to comply with U.S. tax laws. While there has been much debate on both sides whether or not the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is causing more […]