Poland: MOF announces tax measures to attract foreign investment
On 14 June 2021, the Polish Ministry of Finance announced a new package of measures to encourage foreign investment in Poland. Accordingly, 95% tax exemption for dividends received by Polish holding companies after a one-year holding period,
See MoreSpain publishes an order on tax return in relation to DST
On 11 June 2021, Spain published the form 490 for the digital services tax that was approved on 9 June 2021. In this declaration, taxpayers must indicate the group to which they belong, their total income, if any, and the tax base by category of
See MoreFrance: Government presents draft Finance Bill 2021 in the National Assembly
On 2 June 2021, Government published the amended draft Finance Bill 2021 in the National Assembly, which proposes to temporally ease conditions related to the carryback mechanism applicable to tax losses. According to the Bill, companies will be
See MoreSpain publishes a decree amending Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
On 8 June 2021, the Spanish government has published a Royal Decree 399/2021 which amends the Regulation on Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) as approved by Royal Decree 1794/2008. The decree implements three packages of initiatives to enhance
See MoreCyprus: Tax department issues a notice extending penalty relief for DAC6 reporting
On 3 June 2021, the Cyprus tax department has issued a notice providing an extension to the imposition of administrative fines for overdue submission of DAC6 reporting. The Tax Department informs that there will be no imposition of
See MoreAustria: Government publishes a Decree regarding late payment interest
On 4 June 2021, the Government published a Decree of 4 June 2021 providing the updates regarding late payment interest, suspended tax payment and others. According to the update, from 1st July 2021 to 30 June 2024, interest rate for late corporate
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates a guidance on surcharge on undistributed income
On 10 June 2021, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief 114/21 and a manual regarding updated guidance on the surcharge on undistributed income of service companies. Section 441 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides for an additional charge of
See MoreGreece: Government publishes a Law to introduce new tax provisions
On 18 May 2021, the Government Officially published Law 4799/2021, introducing income tax reductions and other amendments to the Greek Income Tax Code. The Act includes some of the following provisions: Transfer pricing Enterprises
See MoreNetherlands updates loss carry forward provision
On 4 June 2021, the Netherlands published the Decree of 21 May 2021 in the Official Gazette, which provides for the implementation of the net operating loss carry forward changes. This legislation will enter into force for fiscal years on or after
See MoreFinnish Supreme Administrative Court makes a decision in a transfer pricing case
On 2 June 2021, the Finnish Supreme Administrative Court issued a decision regarding the acceptability of U.S. GAAP accounting standards as a basis for transfer pricing. Background The case concerned a Finnish company owned by a low-risk
See MoreLuxembourg: Circular provides updated guidance on interest deduction limitation
On 2 June 2021, the Luxembourg Tax Authorities has published Circular L.I.R. n° 168bis , which clarifies certain aspects of the interest expense deduction limitation rules included in article 168bis of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law (ITL). The
See MoreArmenia: Parliament extends the tax incentives for exporters
On 26 May 2021, the Parliament of Armenia has approved a bill on extending the tax incentives for exporters to 31 December 2029. The provided incentive was scheduled to 31 December 2021 for resident companies that are exclusively engaged in exports
See MoreLithuania: Government approves the revised budget support measures for COVID-19
On 26 May 2021, the Lithuanian government has approved the revised draft State budget for 2021 including certain support tax measures due to COVID-19 pandemic. Business that incurred losses in the period 2020 can utilize losses to offset taxable
See MoreMalta introduce penalties for non-compliance with the CbC reporting rules
On 18 May 2021, Malta has issued Regulations (L.N. 213 of 2021) named ‘Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters’. The Regulation has introduced penalties for non-compliance with Maltese country-by-country reporting (CbCr) reporting
See MoreEU: Annual Report on Taxation 2021
On 18 May 2021 the European Union (EU) published the Annual Report on Taxation 2021 assessing progress made by EU Member States in aligning their tax policies with the EU’s tax priorities to promote innovation and productivity, encourage
See MoreEU: European Commission sets out future agenda for business taxation
On 18 May 2021 the European Commission adopted a Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st Century setting out its vision for supporting business during the economic recovery and achieving fairer taxation. Ensuring effective
See MoreHungary: MOF extends filing deadline of corporate return
On 21 April 2021, the Finance Ministry of Hungary published a Decree extending filing deadlines for all major business income tax returns due to COVID-19. Accordingly, annual returns for corporate income tax, local business tax, and energy
See MoreGreece: AADE publishes a Circular regarding MCAA
On 22 April 2021, the Public Revenue Authority (AADE) published Circular A.1092 of 22 April 2021, which determines the lists of jurisdictions with which Greece wants implement the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the exchange of
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