Paraguay’s Significant Pillar Two Risk

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Paraguay stands out amongst most South American countries as being the one most at risk of substantial jurisdictional top-up tax for in-scope groups under Pillar Two.

Treatment of CFC Taxes: QDMTTs vs GloBE Rules

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Under Article 4.3.2(c) of the OECD Model Rules, tax paid under a CFC regime is generally allocated for GloBE purposes to the CFC entity. However, Article 5.1.3 of the OECD Administrative Guidance confirms that this is not the case for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Taxes (QDMTTs). 

Vietnam Needs to Act Fast After The South Korean Pillar Two Law

One of the tools to attract FDI to Vietnam is tax incentives. However, from the beginning of 2024, applying the Global Minimum Tax Rule at 15% will reduce Vietnam’s competitiveness. Although corporate income tax is currently at 20%, Vietnam applies a number of tax incentives.

The Equity Investment Inclusion Election

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Article 2.9 of the OECD Administrative Guidance provides for an Equity Investment Inclusion Election. This relates, in part, to the interaction of Articles 3.2.1(c) and 4.1.3(a) of the OECD Model Rules.