Belgium announces deadline for first Pillar Two global minimum tax registration
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finances, in a release, announced, on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024, the publication of the Royal Decree of 15 May 2024. It establishes new notification requirements for large multinational and domestic groups that
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Ireland updates guidance on relief from stamp duty and property transfers for associated companies
The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 142/24 on 21 May, 2024, which provides an updated guidance on the associated companies relief for stamp duty on conveyances and transfers of property between associated corporate bodies. Revenue eBrief
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Slovak Republic, Moldova to sign tax treaty amendment
Moldova has issued Decree No. 1457 of 23 May 2024 in the Official Gazette, authorising the signing of a protocol to amend the 2003 tax treaty with the Slovak Republic. This will be the first amendment to the treaty and must be signed and ratified
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Cambodia and France conduct second phase of tax treaty talks
Cambodian and French officials recently held a second round of negotiations for an income tax treaty from 23–25 April, 2024. If an agreement is finalised, signed, and ratified, it will be a first between the two
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Germany approves Act to facilitate MLI application
The German lower house of parliament (Bundestag) approved a new Act to facilitate the application of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 16 May, 2024. This Act
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Austria, Chile lowers withholding taxes following treaty update
Austria amended its 2012 tax treaty with Chile on 16 May, 2024. The amendments, effective 1 January 2017, will reduce withholding taxes on interest and royalty payments made between residents of both countries. This change follows the activation
See MoreSlovak Republic considers new depreciation option for tangible asset improvements
The Slovak Republic's parliament is reviewing a draft bill to promote investment in the modernisation and eco-friendliness of tangible assets, which introduces a new depreciation option for technical improvements to such assets. Under existing
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Hungary: VAT refund claim requirement for information and documents violates EU law
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the Hungarian regulation regarding VAT refund claims for taxable individuals not established in the EU member state of the refund is not according to EU law. The rule, which requires
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Cyprus releases 2022 transfer pricing documentation form
The Cyprus Tax Department announced the release of the final version of the "Table of Summarised Information" (TSI) form for the 2022 tax year on 20 May, 2024. This new form introduces a transfer pricing reporting requirement for taxpayers
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Scholz and Macron call for urgent EU reforms to boost competitiveness
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, in a joint Financial Times op-ed, urged the European Union to undertake reforms to enhance competitiveness and secure its way of life. They emphasised the need for decarbonising
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Luxembourg ratifies first income and capital tax treaty with Cape Verde
Luxembourg has announced the publication of the “Law of 22 May 2024” in the Official Gazette, ratifying the pending income and capital tax treaty with Cape Verde. Signed on 13 January, 2022, this treaty is the first between the two
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European Commission releases May 2024 infringements package
The European Commission unveiled its May 2024 infringements package on 23 May, 2024, detailing legal actions against several EU member states for non-compliance with EU law. The process begins with a "letter of formal notice", allowing two months
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Spain conducts second public consultation on global minimum tax implementation
Spain’s Ministry of Finance is conducting a second public consultation on the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax under Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The consultation is set to conclude on 31 May,
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G7 finance ministers pledge for a fairer global tax system
The G7 Finance Ministers and central bank governors held a meeting from 23–25 May, 2024, at Stresa, Italy, during which they issued a Communiqué reaffirming their commitment to creating a more stable and equitable international tax system. The
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Croatia and Egypt tax treaty goes into effect
According to an update from Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the income and capital tax treaty with Egypt came into force on 16 April, 2024, and will from 1 January, 2025. The treaty covers individual income tax, corporate
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Spain initiates consultation on draft bill on Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Spanish government released draft legislation to implement the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax under the EU Minimum Tax Directive 2022/2523 on 19 December, 2023. The Directorate-General for Taxation is now inviting comments from taxpayers
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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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