Ireland: DPC fines Meta EUR 91 million
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland announced its final decision following an inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) on 27 September 2024. This inquiry was launched in April 2019, after MPIL notified the DPC that it had
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Poland: Lower House passes VAT exemption, optional cash method for small businesses
Poland’s lower house of the Parliament (Sejm) passed the first reading of a bill which allows small businesses with sales in the previous tax year not over EUR 100,000 to receive a value-added tax (VAT) exemption in other EU countries on 27
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Czech Republic approves larger 2024 budget deficit after floods
The Czech Republic's lower house increased the 2024 budget deficit target to CZK 282 billion to allocate CZK 30 billion on 1 October 2024 for flood aid following severe rains in September. The government initially raised the deficit target from
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Netherlands unveils ESG proposals on 2024 Budget Day
The Netherlands government submitted the 2025 Tax Plan to the lower house of Parliament on 17 September 2024. In addition to various proposals to improve the taxation system, the tax plan includes several proposals related to environmental, social,
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France: Prime Minister proposes increased taxation on large corporations
France's Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, has proposed several tax measures aimed at reducing the national debt as part of his draft budget, which include a temporary tax on large corporate profits and a new tax on share buybacks, according to Le
See MoreIreland named amongst top 10 tax havens globally
According to the Tax Justice Network's latest ranking report published on 1 October 2024, Ireland has surpassed the Bahamas to become the ninth-largest tax haven in the world. A spokesperson for Ireland's Department of Finance has denied that the
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Romania, Andorra sign income tax treaty
Romania and Andorra signed an income tax treaty on 27 September 2024. This treaty, the first between the two nations, aims to prevent double taxation. It will take effect once the ratification instruments are exchanged. Andorra has established
See MorePoland: Lower parliament evaluates draft law to enact Pillar Two global minimum tax
Poland's Sejm (lower house of parliament) is currently reviewing a draft law, submitted on 25 September 2024, to implement the Pillar Two global minimum tax in accordance with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 from 14 December 2022. The draft law
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Ireland announces 2025 budget, EUR 10.5 billion in tax cuts
Ireland's Department of Finance published the Budget 2025 on yesterday, 1 October 2024. The Irish government's latest budget mentions EUR 10.5 billion in tax cuts and spending increases. Additionally, the budget outlines how the government plans
See MoreIreland consults tax treatment of interest
Ireland's Department of Finance has announced the initiation of a public consultation regarding the tax treatment of interest on Friday, 27 September 2024. Irish tax legislation includes a number of provisions allowing for the deductibility of an
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Cyprus sets deadline for ultimate beneficial owners information
The Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCIP) of Cyprus has declared that all companies and partnerships registered under the Companies Law, including European Public Limited Liability Companies, should log into the UBO
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Germany seeks to extend deadline for transfer pricing documentation reporting, reduce bureaucratic burden on taxpayers
Germany’s government has proposed to extend the deadline for taxpayers to submit detailed transfer pricing documentation, and to revise the guidelines for how companies compile information for audits. Germany's first chamber approved a bill
See MoreIreland publishes responses on second feedback statement for introduction of participation exemption for foreign dividends
The Irish Government published the responses collected from the second feedback statement regarding the implementation of a participation exemption regime for foreign dividends on 25 September 2024. It includes potential draft proposals for the
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Lithuania moves towards full implementation of Pillar Two global minimum tax
Seimas, the Lithuanian parliament is reviewing a draft law to fully implement the Pillar Two global minimum tax, in line with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. According to the draft, the law for full implementation is set to
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Botswana, Estonia sign income tax treaty
Officials of Botswana and Estonia have signed an income tax treaty on 25 September 2024. Earlier, Estonia’s government approved signing a draft income tax treaty with Botswana on 4 July, 2024. The tax treaty seeks to eliminate double
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Luxembourg approves income, capital tax treaty with Montenegro
Luxembourg's Council of State approved the draft law for the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Montenegro on 24 September 2024. The treaty, signed on 29 January 2024 in Luxembourg, establishes tax rates for dividends,
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Poland to implement Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
Poland's Ministry of Finance in a release announced that Poland will enact the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 24 September 2024. The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is a standard for reporting and exchange of tax
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Greece releases solidarity contribution details for energy, mining sectors
The Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has published an outline of the form and content of the temporary solidarity contribution declaration on 18 September 2024. Greece introduced temporary solidarity contribution targeting companies in the
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