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
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France 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
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Italy, Turkmenistan IPA enters into force
The 2009 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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Cyprus postpones VAT objection submissions via TFA portal
Cyprus tax department, in an announcement on 26 August 2024, informed that the submission of appeals for VAT issues via the Tax For All (TFA) Portal, which was scheduled for 3 September 2024, has been postponed. The tax authority said the
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Cyprus extends 2019 onwards withholding tax declarations deadline to 31 October 2024
In an announcement, the Cyprus tax authority declared that withholding tax and contribution declarations (TF 7) for the years 2019 and onward may be submitted without penalties until 31 October 2024. After this date, the penalties as per by law will
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Austria approves negotiation of income tax treaty with Libya
The Austrian Council of Ministers has approved the negotiation of an income tax treaty with Libya on 4 September 2024. A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement between two countries designed to address double taxation on both passive and active
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Angola, EU sustainable investment agreement takes effect
The EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) entered into force on 1 September 2024. On 18 November 2022, the EU and Angola concluded negotiations on the SIFA. The agreement was signed on 17 November 2023 in Luanda,
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Lithuania, Taiwan sign income tax treaty
On 3 September 2024, Lithuania's Ministry of Economy and Innovation announced the signing of an income tax treaty with Taiwan, which occurred in August. This treaty marks the first formal agreement of its kind between Lithuania and Taiwan, aimed at
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Denmark launches consultation on zero VAT rate for domestic air travel
The Danish government has commenced a consultation on a draft legislation that includes amendments to the VAT Act and other related changes. A key amendment is the introduction of VAT zero-rating for domestic air travel services in Denmark. The
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Sri Lanka to sign first income tax treaty with Austria
At a press briefing on Cabinet decisions from 2 September 2024, Sri Lanka's Cabinet announced its approval for signing an income tax treaty with Austria. According to the convention, Sri Lanka will be taxed at a rate not exceeding 10% of the
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Finland announces budget for FY 2025
The Finnish Government announced the 2025 Budget on 3 September 2024. This release outlines several tax policy decisions that align with the draft budget proposals introduced by the Ministry of Finance in August 2024. The government is moving
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