Germany: BMF issues updated transfer pricing guidelines
On 6 June 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has published updated transfer pricing administrative guidelines. The guidelines focus on two main areas: The application of the arm's length principle in accordance with the OECD
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France : Tax Authority issues updated guidelines on scope of digital services tax
On 21 June 2023, the French tax authority issued updated guidelines clarifying the scope of the digital services tax (DST). The guidelines, reflected in administrative documents BOI-TCA-TSN-10-10-10 and BOI-TCA-TSN-10-10-20, are in response to the
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France endorses public CbC reporting law
On 21 June 2023, France officially released Ordinance No. 2023-483, which mandates the public disclosure of CbC (Country-by-Country) reporting information. The ordinance was officially released in the French Official Journal. As per the European
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Denmark: DTA extends filing deadlines for corporate tax returns and transfer pricing documentation
On 21 June 2023, the Danish Tax Agency (DTA) declared an extension of the deadline for submitting annual corporate income tax returns. The original deadline of 30 June 2023, has been postponed by eight weeks to 25 August 2023. The extension is a
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Malta: CFR issued guidelines on the reporting obligations of DAC7
On 23 June 2023, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) published a set of guidelines in relation to the reporting obligations of Digital Platform Operators (DAC7). The DAC7 requirements come into effect on 1 January 2023 into Maltese domestic
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Ireland: Government to introduce temporary solidarity contribution to fossil fuel sector
On 23 June 2023, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Mr. Eamon Ryan, announced the publication of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023. This Bill provides for a
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Ireland implements public country-by-country reporting directive
On 22 June 2023, the Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment signed the European Union (Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches) Regulations 2023 regarding the implementation of public country-by-country
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Estonia: Parliament approves law to increase income tax rates
On 19 June 2023, the Estonian Parliament approved Income Tax Act and Defense Service Act Amendment Act 148 SE which increases both the personal income tax and corporate income tax rates by 2 percentage points to reach 22% from 20%. Also, the income
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Luxembourg clarifies registration and declaration requirements for platform operators under DAC7
On 12 June 2023, the Luxembourg Tax Authority clarified registration and declaration requirements for platform operators for the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7). Platform operators must register with
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Slovenia adapts tax procedures Act to implement DAC7 regulations
Slovenia has recently introduced amendments to its tax procedures Act in order to implement the provisions of DAC7 (Council Directive EU/2021/514). This directive, adopted on 22 March 2021, seeks to enhance the exchange of information regarding
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Luxembourg: Tax Authority publishes guidance on reverse hybrid rules
On 9 June 2023, the Luxembourg Tax Authority published Circular L.I.R. n° 168quater providing guidance on reverse hybrid mismatch regulations. The Circular aims to provide further clarity on various aspects, including the tax classification of
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Czech Republic proposes to introduce global minimum tax rule
The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic has released a proposed bill in accordance with EU directive on global minimum tax that outlines the implementation of the top-up tax for tax periods beginning on or after 31 December 2023. According to
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France introduces strict measures to combat international tax fraud
On 5 May 2023, French Minister for public accounts unveils anti-fraud measures targeting international tax and customs activities. Key elements of these measures include lowering the annual turnover threshold that triggers the requirement for
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Malta: CFR notifies electronic corporate tax return for year of assessment 2023
On 8 June 2023, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) notified that the year of assessment 2023 electronic corporate income tax return is now available on online services. The supplemental document in case of a Fiscal Unit will be available for
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Ireland incorporates close company surcharge into corporation tax for preliminary tax calculation
On 7 June 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 139/23, which provides guidance regarding the incorporation of close company surcharges into the computation of corporation tax. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 41A-07-02 - Payment of
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Hungary extends windfall taxes until the end of 2024
On 31 May 2023, Hungary released Government Decree 206/2023 in the Official Gazette amending Government Decree 197/2022 regarding temporary windfall taxes on additional profits. The decree includes extension of certain taxes until 2024 and making
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Spain transposes a bill into domestic law implementing DAC7
On 25 May 2023, an announcement was published in the Spanish Official State Gazette noting that a bill related to implement the EU directive on DAC7 has been enacted to transpose into domestic law. The bill aims to improve the existing tax
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WTO Trade Policy Review of EU
The WTO is reviewing the trade policies and practices of the EU on 5 and 7 June 2023. The WTO Secretariat has produced a report as a basis for the review. During the period under review the EU made progress on major policy initiatives including
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