Lithuania: Tax Authority clarifies calculations of temporary solidarity contribution to credit Institutions
On 30 June 2023, the tax Authority of Lithuania issued a supplementary clarification “on the calculation of the temporary solidarity contribution" and additionally provides an explanation regarding the law on the temporary solidarity
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Denmark initiates public consultation process for draft bill on implementing pillar two global minimum tax
On 23 June 2023, the Danish Ministry of Taxation introduced a draft bill for public review, with the objective of incorporating the EU minimum tax directive. The implementation process of the directive adheres to the guidelines set forth by the
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Lithuania: CbC reporting directive converted into domestic law
On 15 June 2023, Lithuania has published a law which transposed the EU public CbC reporting directive into domestic law. This requirement is applicable to companies and groups engaged in business activities across a minimum of two jurisdictions,
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India: CBDT issues notification to set arm’s-length variation for 2023-2024
On 26 June 2023, the Indian Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No. 46/2023, setting arm's-length pricing variation limits for the 2023-24 assessment year. The limits are 1 percent for wholesale trading and 3 percent for
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Greece implements timelines and guidelines for exchange of tax information requests
On 21 June 2023, Greece has issued a circular outlining a comprehensive framework for the exchange of information, streamlining the process and setting specific timelines. The circular encompasses various mechanisms, including bilateral tax
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Germany: BMF issues updated transfer pricing guidelines
On 6 June 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has published updated transfer pricing administrative guidelines. The guidelines focus on two main areas: The application of the arm's length principle in accordance with the OECD
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France : Tax Authority issues updated guidelines on scope of digital services tax
On 21 June 2023, the French tax authority issued updated guidelines clarifying the scope of the digital services tax (DST). The guidelines, reflected in administrative documents BOI-TCA-TSN-10-10-10 and BOI-TCA-TSN-10-10-20, are in response to the
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France endorses public CbC reporting law
On 21 June 2023, France officially released Ordinance No. 2023-483, which mandates the public disclosure of CbC (Country-by-Country) reporting information. The ordinance was officially released in the French Official Journal. As per the European
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Pakistan: Government passes Finance Act 2023
On 26 June 2023, the government of Pakistan published the Finance Act 2023, which included changes to some of the measures that were proposed in the Budget announcement on 9 June 2023. Some notable changes, in addition to those outlined in the
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Denmark: DTA extends filing deadlines for corporate tax returns and transfer pricing documentation
On 21 June 2023, the Danish Tax Agency (DTA) declared an extension of the deadline for submitting annual corporate income tax returns. The original deadline of 30 June 2023, has been postponed by eight weeks to 25 August 2023. The extension is a
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Russia: parliament approves draft law for excess profits tax
On 13 June 2023, a draft law has been introduced by Russia's State Duma to implement an excess profits tax on companies that earned an average revenue of over RUB 1 billion in the years 2021 and 2022. This tax will apply a 10% rate to the variance
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Slovenia adapts tax procedures Act to implement DAC7 regulations
Slovenia has recently introduced amendments to its tax procedures Act in order to implement the provisions of DAC7 (Council Directive EU/2021/514). This directive, adopted on 22 March 2021, seeks to enhance the exchange of information regarding
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France introduces strict measures to combat international tax fraud
On 5 May 2023, French Minister for public accounts unveils anti-fraud measures targeting international tax and customs activities. Key elements of these measures include lowering the annual turnover threshold that triggers the requirement for
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Denmark implements temporary solidarity contribution on fossil fuel sector
Denmark has released Law No. 502 dated 16 May 2023 in the Official Gazette, which establishes the implementation of a temporary solidarity contribution targeting the fossil fuel sector, aligning with Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854. The measure
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France announces green industry bill with 15 key measures to secure European leadership
On 16 May 2023, as part of France's ambitions to become a leading green industry force in Europe, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire unveiled the "Green Industry Bill." This comprehensive legislation includes a range of measures designed to propel
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Portugal extends corporate tax filing deadline to 6 June 2023
On 22 May 2023, the Portugal's Secretary of State for Fiscal Affairs has issued Order No. 148/2023-XXIII. This order grants a brief extension for the submission of the annual corporate tax return and payment for the year 2022. Taxpayers now have
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Greece introduces new process for fossil fuel companies on temporary solidarity contribution return
On 8 June 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has recently issued Decision A. 1069, outlined the necessary procedures and return form for the temporary solidarity contribution imposed on fossil fuel companies. This move aligns with
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Vietnam deposits BEPS MLI ratification instrument
On 23 May 2023, Vietnam has deposited its instrument of approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention). This move makes Vietnam the 81st jurisdiction to
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