Global indirect tax news update - March 2012 |
Americas
Uruguay
There have been amendments regarding the specific Consumption Tax on beverages.
Asia Pacific
Australia
A Bill allowing the Commissioner of Taxation to retain GST refunds long enough to verify the validity of a refund claim has been introduced into Parliament.
India
The Supreme Court has ruled on the VAT treatment of sales in duty free areas at airports.
The tax treatment of "tolls‟ has been clarified.
EMEA
Finland
A Finnish court has issued a decision on the VAT treatment of parking spaces based on shareholding, and the tax authorities have clarified the application of the reverse charge mechanism on construction services.
France
A VAT rate increase is to take place in France and the reverse charge mechanism will be extended to electronic communication services and deliveries of gas or electricity.
Lebanon
The standard rate of VAT may increase.
Lithuania
There are several updates regarding Lithuanian indirect taxes.
Portugal
VAT rates and excise duties will be increased in Madeira.
The Netherlands
A VAT warehouse regime for electricity and gas physically located within the Netherlands is introduced.
United Kingdom
The 2012 budget includes a number of indirect tax measures.
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Global indirect tax news update - March 2012
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