Article 57 defines the Tax Period for Corporate Tax purposes. It states that a Taxable Person's Tax Period is their Financial Year, or a part thereof, for which a Tax Return is required. The article further defines the Financial Year as either the Gregorian calendar year (January to December) or the specific twelve-month period for which the Taxable Person prepares its financial statements. This definition provides crucial flexibility, allowing businesses to align their tax reporting cycle with their established financial reporting cycle, ensuring consistency between accounting and tax compliance obligations under the law.
Chapter 17 - Tax Returns and Clarifications
Article 57 - Tax Period
[GTL Notes]
A Taxable Person’s Tax Period is the Financial Year or part thereof for which a Tax Return is required to be filed.
For the purposes of this Decree-Law, the Financial Year of a Taxable Person shall be the Gregorian calendar year, or the (12) twelve-month period for which the Taxable Person prepares financial statements.
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