Serbia introduces new eco tax decree
Serbia has recently enacted a new decree outlining criteria for assessing the negative environmental impact of business activities and determining the corresponding Environmental Protection Fee, also known as the Eco Tax. The decree categorises
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Netherlands approves amending protocol to income tax treaty with Germany
The Dutch Council of Ministers, on 8 May, 2024, granted approval to amending protocol to the 2012 income tax treaty with Germany. This protocol aims to enhance the tax treatment of individuals working remotely across borders. The treaty will
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Poland: Railway freight terminals exempt from real estate tax, imposes VAT to renewable energy installations
The Minister of Finance of Poland, Andrzej Domanski, provided clarifications regarding the application of the real estate tax exemption for railway freight terminals on 8 May, 2024. Although the regulations exempting freight terminals from real
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Italy offers tax credit for investments in simplified logistics zones
Italy published Decree-Law No. 60 of 7 May 2024 in the Official Gazette on 7 May, 2024, addressing urgent provisions for the European Union's cohesion policy. This decree introduces tax credits for investments in simplified logistics zones (ZLS);
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EU drafts VAT reform for the digital era
The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday, 8 May, 2024, an updated draft of the Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, aimed at modernising EU VAT rules. This proposal, if adopted, will bring significant changes in three key
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Denmark proposes tax reform to align with global standards
Denmark's parliament is considering a draft law L 186 in order to strengthen the country's minimum tax regime and align it with international standards. The proposal, submitted by the Tax Ministry on 30 April, 2024, aims to ensure full compliance
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Sweden considers new permanent residency rules for taxation
Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 May, 2024, a significant update regarding permanent residency criteria for tax purposes. Following the release of a memorandum by the Tax Agency in November, 2023, proposing a redefinition of permanent
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Italy introduces CFC substitute tax measures
Italy’s Revenue Agency has published provisions for Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) substitute tax option, released as part of Legislative Decree No. 209 of 27 December 2023. Legislative Decree No. 209 outlines measures for adopting the Pillar
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Czech Republic: Parliament approves changes to investment companies and investment funds (ICIF) act
The Czech Parliament has approved an amendment to the Investment Companies and Investment Funds (ICIF) Act. This amendment includes a technical amendment to the Income Tax Act and introduces various practical modifications related to
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Slovak Republic consults public regarding draft bill to tax sugary beverages
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft bill for public consultation on taxing sugary beverages and drinks with sweeteners. The tax on sweetened soft drinks (TSSD) is classified as an indirect tax on consumption. This
See MoreEuropean Commission initiates public consultation to evaluate Directive on Administrative Cooperation
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation concerning Directive 2011/16/EU, commonly referred to as the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC). This consultation is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness,
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Belgium: Parliament adopts changes to pillar two global minimum tax rules
Belgium’s Parliament has adopted the changes to the Pillar Two global Minimum Tax Rules approved for multinational enterprises and large-scale domestic groups in December, 2023. The amendments will be enforced for fiscal years beginning from 31
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Austria considering draft law for greater transparency from large companies
The Austrian National Council is considering a new law that would require large companies to publicly disclose their financial activities. The draft – titled “CBCR Publication Act – CBCR-VG (327/ME)” – was submitted by the Federal
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Slovak Republic: Parliament passes new VAT plan for small businesses
The Slovak Parliament, on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024, passed amendments to the VAT Law. These changes include the implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2020/285 of 18 February 2020, which introduces a new VAT scheme for small
See MoreSlovak Republic releases 2023 transfer pricing documentation guidelines
Slovak Republic's Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines (MF/020061/2022-724) outlining the requirements for transfer pricing documentation for 2023. These guidelines categorise transfer pricing documentation into three types: Full-scope
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Poland releases draft bill for pillar two global minimum tax
Poland’s government has published the draft bill for the implementation of the pillar two global minimum tax in Poland under the EU Minimum Tax Directive (Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022). Previously, the Polish government
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Ireland: Irish Revenue makes changes to bilateral advance pricing agreement guidelines
On 26 April 2024, the Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 127/24 outlining the updated Tax and Duty Manual Part 35-02-07 Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement Guidelines. The updated Guidelines take into account international best practices in relation
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Iceland plans to adopt global minimum tax rules pillar two
On 16 April 2024, Iceland published the Fiscal Strategy Plan for 2025-2029, in which it determined to implement a global minimum tax pillar under the EU Minimum Tax Directive (Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. This includes the
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