Italy enforces pillar two global minimum tax
On 28 December 2023, Italy published the Legislative Decree n. 209 dated 27 December 2023 in the Official Journal. The Decree announces the implementation of the EU Minimum Tax Directive (Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022) in
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Malta issues guidelines for transfer pricing rules
On 19 January 2024, Malta's Commissioner for Revenue published Guidelines in relation to the Transfer Pricing Rules. These guidelines are issued in terms of Article 96(2) of the Income Tax Act (Chapter 123 of the Laws of Malta) and are to be read in
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Poland postpones compulsory e-invoicing requirements
On 19 January 2024, the Ministry of Finance in Poland announced a delay in the mandatory implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (Krajowy System e-Faktur - KSeF) due to technical issues. The National e-Invoice System (KSeF), which was
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Luxembourg: Deadline extended for DAC7 declarations
On 19 January 2024, the Luxembourg Administration of Direct Tax (Administration des Contributions Directes - ACD) in a newsletter declared the launch of the pre-validation environment and the submission procedure for DAC7 declarations via MyGuichet.
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Slovakia parliament passes law to implement pillar two global minimum tax
On 8 December 2023, the Slovak Parliament approved legislation to enforce a top-up tax to ensure minimum taxation for large local entities and multinational groups. The legislation aligns with the OECD Pillar Two and the EU global minimum tax
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Greece reveals draft law on Pillar 2 global minimum tax for multinationals
On 9 January 2024, Greece's Ministry of Economy and Finance declared the presentation of a draft law to the cabinet for integrating the Pillar 2 global minimum tax according to Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The draft law
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Ireland: Irish revenue publishes guidance on VAT return of trading details
On 16 January 2024, the Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 024/24 concerning a new Tax and Duty Manual that offers guidance about the annual VAT Return of Trading Details. This guide will provide assistance to filers submitting the annual VAT Return
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Spain drafts final legislation to implement pillar 2 global minimum tax
Spain’s Ministry of Finance reveals that it is working on the final legislation for the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax in accordance with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The current consultation on the
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Italy announces new deadline for transfer pricing documentation
On 12 January 2024, Italy published the Legislative Decree no. 1/2024 in the Official Gazette. The Decree details the simplification and rationalization of certain tax rules, including introducing a new tax calendar. From 2 May 2024, taxpayers
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Belgium: Constitutional court revokes several federal and regional DAC6 legislation
On January 11, 2024, the Belgian Constitutional Court released a statement regarding four judgments related to legislation passed by the Federal government, the Walloon region, Brussels, and the French Community. These judgments pertain to the
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Spain approves extension of windfall taxes on banks and reduced VAT rates
On 11 January 2024, the Spanish Government issued a press release announcing the approval of the Royal Decree-Law. The Royal Decree-Law was approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers on 27 December 2023. This Decree extends specific measures to
See MoreLuxembourg publishes municipal rate multipliers for 2024
On 9 January 2024, the Luxembourg Administration of Direct Tax (Administration des Contributions Directes) released a newsletter regarding the municipal rate multipliers (coefficients) for the 2024 tax year. These coefficients were initially
See MoreBelgium approves 2024 budget Introducing new CFC rules
Belgium has approved the 2024 budgetary measures, including new CFC rules, increased progressive tax on credit institutions, and strengthening Cayman tax rules. New CFC rules One key aspect of Belgiam’s CFC rules is the implementation of the
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France enacts 2024 finance law with global minimum tax rules
On 30 December 2023, France released its Finance Law for 2024 (Law no. 2023-1322) in the Official Gazette, along with the Constitutional Court's review, affirming the constitutionality of key tax measures. A major highlight is the implementation of
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Romania publishes pillar 2 global minimum tax in the official gazette
On 5 January 2024, Romania published Law No. 431 of 29 December 2023 in the Official Gazette. This law enacts the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax in accordance with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. In
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Greece: AADE issues preferential tax regime jurisdictions list for tax year 2022
On 27 December 2023, the Greek tax authority (AADE) released Circular No. A.1205, outlining which jurisdictions qualify as preferential tax regimes for the 2022 tax period. The list comprises nations where the corporate income tax and capital gains
See MoreLuxembourg: Administration of direct tax updates 2024 PIT brackets
On 5 January 2024, the Luxembourg Administration of Direct Tax released a newsletter in relation to the income tax changes for the 2024 tax year. The newsletter includes the Law of 22 December 2023 on amendments to the Income Tax Law, submitted to
See MorePoland announces base interest rates for related party debt for 2024
On 3 January 2024, Poland’s tax authority published a release related to a notice on the base interest rates and margins for the safe harbor simplification for loan, credit, or bond transactions between related parties in 2024. The safe harbor
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