Bulgaria: Cabinet approves intent to sign STTR MLI
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers approved a letter of intent to join the Multilateral Convention for Implementing the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI) on 11 September 2024. The signing ceremony for the STTR MLI is set to take place on
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Ireland: Tax appeals commission allows withholding tax deduction on dividends before 2019 Finance Act amendment
The Irish Tax Appeals Commission published a determination regarding the deduction of withholding tax on received foreign dividends on 10 September 2024. The particular issue that falls to be determined was whether foreign withholding taxes,
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Italy reapproves tax treaty with ChinaÂ
The Italian Senate reapproved the law to ratify the pending tax treaty with China on 11 September 2024. First approved in 2020, this law required reapproval after a new government came into power in 2022. The income tax treaty between Italy and
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Netherlands consults revised VAT bill for immovable property services
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance released an updated draft bill for public consultation, on 6 September 2024, regarding changes to the value-added tax (VAT) on services related to immovable property. This includes properties such as buildings
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Spain implements new rules for VAT self-assessment corrections
The Spanish BoletÃn Oficial del Estado (BOE) published Order HAC/819/2024, dated 30 July, which introduces necessary changes to VAT form 303 for implementing self-assessment corrections in VAT on 5 August 2024. Order HAC/819/2024, of 30 July,
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Estonia ratifies income tax treaty with Qatar
The Estonian parliament approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Qatar on 11 September 2024. The treaty was Signed by HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Qatari Minister of Finance, and HE Tiit Riisalo, the Estonian Minister of
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Italy approves revised taxpayer reliability indices for 2023 tax period
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance approved the revised synthetic indexes of taxpayer reliability (Indici Sintetici di Affidabilità fiscale, ISA) for specific business sectors for the 2023 tax period; issued a decree on 29 April 2024,
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Slovak Republic, Moldova sign protocol to tax treaty
Moldovan and Slovak Republic officials convened in Bratislava to sign a protocol amending the current treaty between the two countries regarding income and property taxation. The announcement was made by The Slovak Ministry of Finance on 10
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France clarifies suspension, termination of tax treaty with Niger
The French General Directorate of Public Finance has published guidance on the termination of the 1995 tax treaty with Niger. According to the guidance, the treaty no longer applies to income acquired on or after June 5 June 2024. The treaty
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Andorra, Slovenia negotiates tax treaty
Representatives from Andorra and Slovenia convened to outline a roadmap for bilateral cooperation, which includes negotiating an income tax treaty. The announcement was made by Andorran government officials on 9 September 2024. A tax treaty is a
See MoreItaly approves model form for special economic zone investment tax creditÂ
Italy’s tax authorities approved the Protocol No. 350036/2024 on 9 September 2024, introducing a model form for the supplementary communication that eligible taxpayers must submit to obtain the tax credit for investments made in the single
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Poland updates transfer pricing reporting FAQs
Poland’s Ministry of Finance released the fifth edition of the transfer pricing reporting Q&A (TPR Guide 2023) on 4 September 2024, offering an updated collection of answers to frequently asked questions about transfer pricing reporting
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France details suspension and termination of tax treaty with Mali
The French General Directorate of Public Finance has provided guidance on the termination of the 1972 tax treaty with Mali. The treaty with Mali, signed on 22 September 1972 in Paris and effective from 1974, will be deemed terminated by France
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Poland introduces new deposit refund system and VAT rules
Poland has introduced a new deposit-refund system for beverage packaging for retail and wholesale sellers, which is expected to be implemented on 1 January 2025. This system will also introduce updated rules for settling value-added tax (VAT) for
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EU executive vice president for transfer pricing bill progress
In a press conference on 10 September 2024, Margrethe Vestager, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, urged EU countries to develop proposals to reform transfer pricing and tackle the issue of shell companies after expressing her
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Greece proposes new digital transaction fee to replace stamp duty
The Greek parliament is reviewing a draft bill from the Ministry of Finance, submitted on 2 September 2024. The bill proposes eliminating stamp duty and introducing a new digital transaction fee of up to 3.6% on certain transactions. The new
See MoreFrance issues guidance on termination of tax treaty with Burkina Faso
The French General Directorate of Public Finance has released guidance on the termination of the 1965 tax treaty with Burkina Faso. The tax treaty between Burkina Faso and France, established in the post-colonial period, aimed to clarify the tax
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Australia, Slovenia sign tax treaty
The Australian government announced on 9 September 2024 that it signed a new tax treaty with Slovenia. The tax treaty treaty is the first between the two countries and marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship. Once in force,
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