Mexico: Tax Reforms bill published
According to a media report Mexico reform tax bill on 23 December 2013, which might affect the direct and indirect taxation of corporate taxpayers, has been published in the country’s Official Gazette, completing the approval procedures. The
See MoreBelgium confirms withholding tax rate changes
Belgium has decided to reduce the rate of withholding tax levied on small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) dividends from 25 percent to 15 percent; and it is a confirmation from The Belgian Prime Minister. In order to encourage entrepreneurs to
See MoreFrance: List of non-cooperative states or territories updated for 2013
The French government published a Ministerial Decree on 28 August 2013 updating the list of non-cooperative states or territories (NCSTs). The list will become effective from 1 January 2013. A major consequence for a country that is on the list of
See MoreBelgium: No credit for withholding tax on dividends
Belgium has affirmed that 25% withholding tax imposed on dividends if those dividends are received by Belgian investment companies would no longer be creditable and refundable. This would implement a decision of the European Court of Justice and
See MoreImportant tax amendments in Greece in 2013
A very important tax amendment has been passed by Greece’s Parliament regarding income and corporate tax. In the new tax bill the corporate income tax rate has been increased from 20% to 26% in 2013. But the good news is the reduction of the
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