COVID-19: German cabinet approves economic relief plans
On 12 June 2020, the Germany Federal Cabinet has approved a EUR130bn (USD148bn) fiscal stimulus package with numerous tax measures, intended to help revive the German economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. The package increases loss carryback
See MoreAustria: Government announces additional measures in response to COVID-19 outbreak
On 12 June 2020, the Government announced some additional measures in response to COVID-19 outbreak: VAT The Government is planning to finalize a reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate of 5% for the restaurant and culture sector due to the corona
See MoreEU: Consultation on Limiting the Impact of non-EU subsidies
A consultation on measures to limit the impact of non-EU subsidies was launched with the publication of a White Paper by the European Commission on 17 June 2020. The consultation will run until 23 September 2020 and the EU is looking at the
See MoreCzech Republic: The Chamber of Deputies passes anti-crisis tax package for second time
On 16 June 2020, the Chamber of Deputies passed the anti-crisis tax package for the second time aimed at mitigating the adverse economic effects of the pandemic on entrepreneurs and companies. The package is set to be signed by the president and
See MoreItaly introduces new dispute resolution mechanisms
On 10 June 2020, the Italian Government published Legislative Decree n. 49 enacting EU Directive No. 2017/1852 regarding tax dispute resolution mechanisms and in particular disputes arising from the interpretation and application of tax
See MoreGreece: Finance Ministry announces to extend the deadline of income tax return for 2019
On 18 June 2020, the Ministry of Finance announced that the deadline of income tax return 2019 is to be extended until 29 July 2020 for both individuals and legal entities. The extension was deemed necessary in order to make it easier for all
See MoreFrance: Government presents third amending Budget for 2020
On 10 June 2020, the Government announced that the Minister of Economy and Finance and the Minister of Action and Public Accounts have presented an amending finance bill for 2020. The Budget includes social contribution relief for affected sectors
See MoreNorway: Supreme Court issues rules in favor of Shell subsidiary in transfer pricing case
On 28 May 2020, the Norwegian Supreme Court issued a ruling in a transfer pricing case between the Shell group’s Norway subsidiary, A/S Norske Shell, and the Norwegian oil taxation office. A / S Norske Shell has petroleum activities on the
See MoreFrance: Tax authorities extend annual transfer pricing return up to 31 December 2020
On 10 June 2020, the Tax authority updated questions and answers regarding coronavirus outbreak and announced that the deadline for the annual transfer pricing return for companies whose fiscal year closed on 31 December 2019 is extended from 31
See MoreSweden: Parliament approved Law implementing DAC6
On 4 June 2020, the Swedish parliament has approved Law implementing the Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 (commonly known as DAC6) which introduces disclosure obligations for intermediaries and taxpayers of certain reportable cross-border
See MoreNetherlands publishes guidance on mandatory disclosure Rules/DAC6
The Dutch Tax Authority has published an English-language version of its general guidance on Mandatory Disclosure Rules/DAC6. The European Directive Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR)/DAC6 will come into effect on 1 January 2021. As a result of
See MoreBelgium: Investment allowance rates for AY 2021
On 22 May 2020, Belgium has published notice in the Official Gazette that contains investment allowance rates for the assessment year (AY) 2021. The following table summarizes the applicable allowance rates for specific investment types made by
See MoreCzech Republic: Finance Ministry announces liberation package III due to COVID-19 pandemic
On 9 June 2020, the Ministry of Finance announced on its website that the so-called next liberation package III has been approved to extend and extend certain tax exemptions, tax accessories and administrative fees due to an emergency caused by
See MoreLuxembourg: MOF extends deadlines for DAC6 reporting amid COVID-19
On 4 June 2020, the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance (MOF) has published a statement extending the reporting deadline of EU directive on reporting requirements for certain cross-border transactions (DAC6) amid COVID-19 pandemic. On 3 June 2020, EU
See MoreUkraine updates its blacklist adding Panama
On 27 May 2020, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has published Order No. 582-r updating the blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Through the Order, the Cabinet of Ministers has added Panama to the list. Pursuant to an explanatory note,
See MoreDenmark: Government proposes to extend the payment deadline of wage tax and VAT
On 28 May 2020, the Ministry of Taxation issued a release where the Government and the economic group proposed to extend the payment deadlines for wage tax, labor market contributions, and VAT. With the proposal, Danish companies can look
See MoreFrance: Government postpones several payment of tax due to COVID-19 pandemic
On 29 May 2020, the Government made an announcement regarding an extension of the deadlines from 15 June 2020 to 30 June 2020 for the payment of corporate tax (IS) and contribution on added value (CVAE) installments due to
See MoreCzech Republic: Finance Minister announces to delay the DST with a reduced rate
On 14 May 2020, the Finance Minister announced in a televised interview that the Government agreed to reduce the digital service tax (DST) from 7% to 5%. Also, the Government agreed to postpone the introduction of DST until 1 January 2021. The
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