Treaty on global minimum tax on multinationals fails to conclude
Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti announced today, May 24, 2024, that the agreement on a global minimum tax on multinationals will not be concluded by June, as initially anticipated. The agreement will not receive approval from all
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Italy introduces tax credit for recycled plastic purchases
Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security published Decree of April 2, 2024 in the official gazette on 21 May, 2024, outlining the implementation of a 36% tax credit for expenses related to purchasing recycled plastic products and
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EU seeks automatic exchange of financial account information agreement revisions
The Council of the European Union issued Council Decision (EU) 2024/1489 on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024, which authorised negotiations to amend agreements for the automatic exchange of financial account information. This initiative aims to enhance
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UK releases synthesized text of Liechtenstein tax treaty affected by BEPS MLI
The UK HMRC has released the synthesized text of the tax treaty with Liechtenstein, regarding changes from the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). The Multilateral
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Belgium issues GloBE registration rules for large domestic groups, MNEs
The Belgian tax authorities have announced the global anti-base erosion (GloBE) registration requirements for multinational enterprises (MNEs) and large domestic groups. These entities must register with the Belgian Commercial Register within 30
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Cyprus announces submission of 2022 controlled transactions summary
The Cyprus Tax Department released an announcement regarding the submission of the summary information table (SIT) for controlled transactions for the 2022 tax year on Monday, 20 May, 2024. According to the announcement, the SIT must be submitted
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Italy adopts transitional safe harbours for Pillar Two global minimum tax
On Monday, 20 May, 2024, Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the “Decree of 20 May 2024” which states the simplified transitional regimes (safe harbours) for multinational and national groups subject to the Pillar Two global
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Germany: Bundestag approves legislation to prevent BEPS
The German Bundestag approved an act concerning the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 16 May, 2024, in order to facilitate Germany's compliance with the MLI by
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EU Council approves levy on frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s military
The Council of the EU approved a measure that effectively imposes a levy on the proceeds from frozen Russian assets on 21 May, 2024. The generated funds will largely be used to support Ukraine's military efforts in its conflict with Russia. The
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Poland extends public consultation deadline for Pillar Two global minimum tax rules
Poland’s Minister of Finance Andrzej Domański announced on 16 May, 2024, the extension of the public consultation regarding the draft bill for the implementation of the EU Minimum Tax Directive under Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14
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National Bank of Ukraine lowers key policy rate, late payment penalty interest
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has declared a change in its key policy rate. Effective from 26 April, 2024; the rate now stands at 13.5% per annum; down from the previous 14.5%. Additionally, the late payment penalty interest, linked to the
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Malta publishes summary of new income tax legislation for 2024
Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released a note providing a summary of subsidiary legislation (legal notices) enacted under the Income Tax Acts from January to April, 2024. Overview of newly published legal notices Deduction (Income
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Cyprus issues 2023 individual income tax filing requirements
The Cyprus Tax Department released an announcement on Monday, 20 May 2024, regarding the individual income tax return filing requirements for 2023. This requirement applies to employees, retirees, and self-employed individuals whose gross total
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Slovak Republic introduces new VAT scheme, registration thresholds for small businesses
The Slovak Republic published Law of 24 April 2024 on Amendments to the VAT Law in the Official Gazette on Friday, 17 May, 2024. The law outlines implementing a new VAT scheme for small businesses under Council Directive (EU) 2020/285 of 18
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Cyprus: Online applications required for reduced VAT on private dwellings
Starting on 27 May, 2024, Cyprus tax authorities announced that taxpayers seeking a reduced 5% value added tax (VAT) rate on the supply or construction of private dwellings must submit applications online via the Tax For All (TFA)
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Germany and South Africa sign updated income and capital tax treaty protocol
Germany and South Africa signed a new protocol to amend their 2008 income and capital tax treaty on 6 March, 2024. This protocol, which has yet to come into force, marks the first amendment to the original treaty and introduces several changes to
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Lithuania and San Marino sign tax treaty agreement
Officials from Lithuania and San Marino have finalised an income tax treaty on 17 May, 2024. This agreement, a first between the two nations, will come into force after the exchange of ratification instruments. This agreement will apply to
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Austria releases synthesised text of tax agreement with Mexico
The Austrian Ministry of Finance has released a synthesised text of its tax treaty with Mexico, incorporating provisions from the Multilateral Convention (MLI) to tackle Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) practices. This revised agreement
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