France extends DAC7 reporting deadline
The execution of EU Directive 2021/514 (DAC7), which mandates the automatic exchange of income information from digital platforms, is facing hurdles and technical issues in various member states. DAC7 establishes 31 January 2024 as the deadline for
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Spain mandates DAC7 returns from digital platforms by 8 April 2024Â
On 31 January 2024, Spain published the Royal Decree 117/2024 in the Official State Gazette in which it outlined the implementation of the due diligence procedures and regulations for the compulsory automatic exchange of information among digital
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Botswana: Finance Minister presents tax reforms and digitalization measures in budget speech 2024
On 5 February 2024, Mr. Peggy O. Serame, Botswana's Minister of Finance and Economic Development presented the 2024 Budget Speech to the National Assembly. The budget contains a number of important tax measures. The key proposed tax measures are as
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Japan submits tax reform bill 2024 to parliament
On 2 February 2024, the Japanese Cabinet submitted the tax reform bill 2024 to parliament. The bill covers various tax measures. Key measures of the bill include: Driving Domestic Growth: The introduction of new tax credit incentives is
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Greece: AADE extends deadline DAC7 reporting
On 26 January 2024, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) released Circular No. A.1016, outlining the processes for digital platform operators to submit and automatically exchange information in alignment with DAC7. DAC 7, formally known as
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Germany: Tax authority extends time limit for DAC7 reporting
On 5 January 2024, the German Federal Tax Office declared temporary regulations regarding the reporting requirements outlined in DAC7 for the 2023 reporting cycle, extending the initial deadline until 31 March 2024. DAC7 is designed to tackle
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OECD: Update of Estimated Revenue Gains from Pillar Two
On 9 January 2024 the OECD held a webinar to introduce the updated assessment of the projected economic impact of the global minimum tax under Pillar Two of the two pillar solution to international tax. The OECD has used improved methodology and
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Netherlands publishes DAC7 FAQsÂ
On January 1, 2024, the Netherlands’ tax authorities released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to clarify the Netherlands’ reporting obligations and procedures under DAC7. The FAQs provide details regarding specific key terms,
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Latvia finalizes implementation of DAC7
On 6 December 2023, Latvia issued the Law of 6 December 2023 on Amendments to the Law on Taxes and Fees (Duties). The law allows for enforcing the joint audit rules of Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 concerning the exchange of income information
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Chile: Digital platform operators must issue pay slips to freelancers
The Chilean tax authority has announced Resolution No. 132 of 20 November 2023, which outlines that digital platform operators must issue electronic third-party service provision pay slips to independent freelancers who provide services to users of
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Colombia implements comprehensive regulatory framework for taxation of SEP rule
On 27 November 2023, the Colombian Ministry of Finance issued Decree No. 2039, through which Colombia implements comprehensive regulatory framework for taxation of significant economic presence (SEP) rule as a part of Law 2277 of 2022 (tax reform
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UN Adopts Resolution to Set Up a Framework Convention on Tax
On 22 November 2023 the UN general assembly adopted a resolution to commence the process of setting up a framework convention on tax. The framework convention could ensure that the UN is the main body for decision-making on international tax
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Canada announces legislation to implement digital services tax
On 28 November 2023, Ms. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled the Notice of Ways and Means Motion to introduce the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. This legislation, which delivers on key
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Italy implements DAC7 requirements for digital platform operators
The Italian Revenue Agency has declared the release of the Provision of 20 November 2023, outlining the execution of updated reporting and information exchange of information requirements pertaining to income generated by sellers utilizing digital
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Malta: CfTC launches DAC7 registration portal
On 9 November 2023, the Commissioner for Tax and Customs (CfTC) of Malta launched the registration portal on the reporting obligations of Digital Platform Operators imposed by DAC7 (Council Directive (EU) 2021/514). A Platform Operator must
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Ireland: Revenue publishes registration guidelines for platform operators under DAC7
On 6 November 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 235/23, which provides registration Guidelines for platform operators for the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7). With effect from 1 January 2024,
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Malta pushes back initial DAC7 registration deadline
On 27 October 2023, the Maltese Commissioner for Tax and Customs​ notified that Version 1.2 of the updated guidelines on the reporting obligations of Digital Platform Operators imposed by DAC7 (Council Directive (EU) 2021/514), has been issued
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance for platform operators under DAC7
On 23 October 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 231/23, which provides updated guidance for platform operators for the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7). The provisions relating to the reporting
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