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
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Italy 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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Romania grants tax amnesty for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes
The Romanian government enacted an Emergency Ordinance on 4 September 2024 to regulate fiscal and budgetary measures to address the budget deficit. The Emergency Ordinance also includes proposed measures aimed to enhance budget claims collection
See MoreItaly, Turkmenistan IPA enters into force
The 2009Â Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) between Italy and Turkmenistan entered into force on 21 September 2020. Italy announced this through publication in Official Gazette No. 206 on 3 September 2024. The agreement will remain valid for
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US, Croatia tax treaty likely by 2025, says US ambassador to Croatia
At a recent seminar on Croatian companies entering the US market, the US Ambassador to Croatia, Nathalie Rayes, announced that the anticipated tax treaty between Croatia and the US could be ratified within 2025. “More than a hundred American
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Latvia considering signing tax treaty with Indonesia
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a release expressing its interest in signing an income tax treaty with Indonesia. Officials from Latvia and Indonesia met on 5 September 2024, during which both parties ​​discussed bilateral
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Romania enacts RO E-VAT Compliance Notice
Romania’s government published Order No. 6234/2024 in the Official Gazette No. 887 on 3 September 2024. The Order outlines the layout and content of the RO e-VAT compliance notice, as well as the associated transmittal procedure. Earlier,
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