BEPS 2.0 developments: Pillar One and Pillar Two

Tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is working full steam on the two-pillar solution of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0 project. Multinational enterprises across industries are likely to be affected. Check out the latest developments and PwC insights to get prepared for the new tax era.

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“BEPS 2.0 has brought groundbreaking changes to the international tax landscape. Multinational enterprises should take immediate actions to assess the potential impact on their business models and global tax liabilities, as well as to get themselves prepared for the additional tax compliance and reporting requirements.”

Charles Lee, South China (incl. Hong Kong SAR) Tax Leader, PwC China

Pillar One


Updated timeline for implementing Amount A

The Inclusive Framework on BEPS released a statement on 18 December 2023 committing to finalising the text of the multilateral convention to implement Amount A by the end of March 2024, with a view to holding a signing ceremony by the end of June 2024.

20 December 2023

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Multilateral convention to implement Amount A

An overview of the multilateral convention released by the OECD on 11 October 2023 to implement Amount A

31 October 2023

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Second OECD consultation on Amount B

The consultation document outlines the design elements of Amount B and identifies aspects which require further work.

19 July 2023

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OECD presses on with the finalisation of Pillar One

An overview of the Pillar One public consultation documents released by the OECD since late May 2022

17 February 2023

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OECD consultation on scope of Amount A and exclusions for extractives and regulated financial services – An overview

An overview of when an MNE group will be in scope of Amount A and the relevant exclusions

8 June 2022

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OECD consultation on tax base determinations of Amount A

Computation of the profit or loss of in-scope MNE groups that will be used for the calculation of Amount A

4 March 2022

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OECD consultation on revenue sourcing and nexus of Amount A

Determining whether a jurisdiction qualifies for profit reallocation under Amount A

15 February 2022

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Pillar Two



Consultation on the implementation of BEPS 2.0 in Hong Kong

The HKSAR Government has launched a three-month consultation on 21 December 2023 on the implementation of the GloBE rules and a minimum top-up tax in Hong Kong. Subject to the outcome of the consultation exercise, the HKSAR Government targets to introduce the legislative amendments into the Legislative Council in the second half of 2024.

3 January 2024

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Further administrative guidance on the GloBE rules

An overview of the third set of administrative guidance on the GloBE rules released by the OECD on 18 December 2023

20 December 2023

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Bermuda launches second consultation on new Corporate Income Tax regime in response to Pillar Two

Bermuda launched the second public consultation on its new Corporate Income Tax regime, which runs from 5 to 30 October 2023. The consultation paper can be accessed on the Bermuda government’s website via this link.

12 October 2023




Multilateral instrument implementing the STTR opens for signature

On 3 October 2023, the Inclusive Framework on BEPS announced the conclusion of negotiations on a multilateral instrument (MLI) to implement the STTR. As of 2 October 2023, the MLI is open for signature by all states without reservations.

5 October 2023

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STTR, further administrative guidance and GloBE information return

An overview of the captioned documents released by the OECD on 17 July 2023

21 August 2023

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Bermuda consults on new corporate income tax regime in response to Pillar Two

An overview of the public consultation document released by Bermuda on the introduction of a corporate income tax regime in response to Pillar Two

14 August 2023

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IASB issues amendments to provide temporary relief from deferred tax accounting for Pillar Two

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes to provide temporary relief for companies from accounting for deferred taxes arising from the implementation of Pillar Two. The press release from the IFRS Foundation can be accessed via this link.

23 May 2023


 


IASB confirms temporary relief from deferred tax accounting for Pillar Two

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has decided to finalise amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes to provide temporary relief for companies from accounting for deferred taxes arising from the implementation of Pillar Two. The final amendments are expected to be issued by end of May 2023. The press release from the IFRS Foundation can be accessed via this link.

11 April 2023


 


Administrative guidance on the GloBE rules

Addressing a wide range of issues identified as being most in need of immediate clarification and simplification

3 March 2023

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Hong Kong defers Pillar Two implementation to 2025 

Hong Kong plans to implement the GloBE rules and a domestic minimum top-up tax from 2025.

22 February 2023

 


IASB proposes temporary relief from deferred tax accounting for Pillar Two

The exposure draft published by the IASB can be accessed via this link.

16 January 2023

 


Safe harbours and penalty relief, GloBE information return and tax certainty – An overview

An overview of the captioned guidance and public consultation documents released by the OECD on 20 December 2022

4 January 2023

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Impact of Pillar Two on international shipping business 

Exploring the GloBE exclusion for international shipping income and the potential impact on shipping groups in Hong Kong

8 April 2022

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GloBE commentary and OECD consultation on the implementation framework

The commentary provides technical guidance and elaborates on the application and operation of the GloBE rules

4 April 2022

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Model GloBE rules

Model rules covering the income inclusion rule (IIR) and undertaxed payment / profits rule (UTPR)

7 January 2022

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How PwC can help your company with Pillar Two 

PwC can help you assess and model the likely financial and operational consequences of Pillar Two. Please click here to learn more and feel free to get in touch with our tax professionals below.

To understand the status of Pillar Two implementation in different jurisdictions, please visit PwC's Pillar Two Country Tracker.


Other news and updates


OECD releases report to G20 Finance Ministers and four key documents under Pillar One and Pillar Two – An overview

An overview of the following documents released by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 17 July 2023:

  • OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors;
  • Public consultation document on Amount B of Pillar One;
  • Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR);
  • Pillar Two GloBE information return; and
  • The second set of Pillar Two administrative guidance.

17 July 2023

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Latest OECD statement on Pillar One and Pillar Two

On 11 July 2023, 138 out of 143 members of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS approved the Outcome Statement on the Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy.

13 July 2023

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136 jurisdictions agree on a new international corporate tax framework under BEPS 2.0
Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR are amongst the 136 jurisdictions that have agreed to the new framework

12 October 2021

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The OECD’s blueprints on Pillar One and Pillar Two

Setting out the detailed technical design of various components of the two pillars, subject to agreement

13 October 2020

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