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We would like to take this opportunity to remind our readers that the immovable property tax (“TOIP”) and Unused Land Tax deadlines for 2022 of 30 September 2022 are fast approaching. The 2022 TOIP and Unused Land Tax payment can be submitted at any tax branch or any branches of the following banks: Canadia, ACLEDA,...
Read more »Notification no. 7179 GDT dated 18 April 2021 (“Notification 7179”) from the General Department of Taxation (“GDT”) provides procedures for the submission of scanned application forms, administrative letters, other documents or tax returns to the GDT, including tax branches in Phnom Penh and the provinces, via online (E-Document Submission System). Summary Due to the spread...
Read more »Notification no. 7175 GDT dated 16 April 2021 (“Notification 7175”) from the General Department of Taxation (“GDT”) provides an extension of the due date for the March 2021 monthly tax returns and payment. Key Takeaway For taxpayers whose businesses are prohibited to operate under Decision No. 49 the deadline for the March 2021 monthly tax...
Read more »1. LAND AND BUILDING TAX On 26th January, the Cabinet approved legislation with measures to reduce the tax on land and buildings, and land registration fees for residential housing as a means of alleviating the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 situation in Thailand. The new measures include: A 90% reduction of the land and building...
Read more »On 25 September 2020, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 114/2020/ND-CP (“Decree 114”) that provides guidance on the implementation of a 30% reduction of Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”). Decree 114 took effect on 3rd August 2020 and applies to the tax year 2020. Some of the key points of Decree 114 include: A 30% reduction of...
Read more »On 28 August 2020, the Governor issued a formal announcement that the owners of land and buildings that are subject to Thailand’s updated property tax rules will be granted an additional two month extension to the 31st October for payment of the land and buildings tax. This joint initiative is between the Ministry of Finance...
Read more »On 31 July 2020, the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) issued a press release and rolled out ‘Round 5’ of measures aimed at mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and workers in Cambodia. These represent a combination of new and existing measures (that have been extended) already in place. In addition to providing relief...
Read more »On 17 June 2020, the Ministry of Planning, Finance, and Industry (“MOPFI”) issued Notification No. 65/2020 (“Notification 65”) which outlines additional forms of tax relief that can be availed by businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar. This Notification is issued in line with the fiscal stimulus provided under Myanmar’s COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan...
Read more »On 26 May 2020, the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) issued a press release and rolled out round 4 of measures aimed at mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on the businesses and workers in Cambodia. These latest measures consist of a combination of new measures and extension of those measures already in place. In addition...
Read more »Earlier this month, the DFDL Myanmar Tax Team organized a well-attended webinar ‘How to Manage Your Tax affairs in Myanmar During the COVID-19 Crisis’. Jack Sheehan (Partner & Head of the Regional Tax Practice), Diberjohn Balinas (Senior Tax Manager) and Nay Nay Eaint (Tax Manager) shared their insights on how to deal with important tax-related...
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