Germany: Government publishes a draft bill for public CbC reporting
On 30 September 2022, the German Federal Ministry of Justice published draft legislation for the implementation of EU public country-by-country (CbC) reporting Directive 2021/2101 as regards the disclosure of income tax information by certain
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Lithuania: MoF announces reduced interest rate on deferred tax payment
On 27 September 2022, the Lithuanian Ministry of Finance (MoF) published the Order No.1K-325 providing a reduced interest rate on deferred payment (tax loan agreements) of taxes and fines for administrative offenses. Usually, it is equal to 0.01%
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UK: Growth Plan to address high energy costs and inflation
On 23 September 2022 the UK government announced a series of measures aiming to boost economic growth. Corporation tax The planned rise in corporation tax is cancelled, so the rate of corporation tax will remain at 19%. The Annual
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Belgium declares deadline for filing Local file forms
Belgian tax authority has declared the deadline for filing Local file forms (275LF) is 17 October 2022. The submission of a Local file is required for Belgian companies and permanent establishments (PEs) that meet at least one of three
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Ireland: Revenue updates guide to exchange of information under DAC6
On 26 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 175/22 on Guide to Exchange of Information. Accordingly. Tax and Duty Manual Part 35-01-01a (the Guide) under Council Directive 2011/16/EU, Ireland’s double taxation agreements and
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Greece amends corresponding adjustment provisions for Transfer Pricing
On 23 September 2022, Greece published Law No. 4972/2022 in the Official Gazette containing various tax measures including transfer pricing. The law amends an existing provision on transfer pricing adjustments upwards to provide for corresponding
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Ireland: Finance Minister presents the Budget 2023
On 27 September 2022, Paschal Donohoe, the Finance Minister of Ireland announced the Budget 2023. The main tax measures proposed in budget 2023 include: Income Tax An increase of €3,200 in the income tax standard rate cut-off point for all
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Poland increases late payment interest rates in seventh time
On 20 September 2022, the Polish Ministry of Finance published the increased interest rates on tax arrears as well as on the late payment. This is the 7th time; Poland increases the rate in 2022. Accordingly, the standard rate is increased from
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidelines for phased payment arrangements (PPA)
On 21 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 174/22 on Instalment Arrangements. Accordingly, the Tax and Duty Manual - Guidelines for Phased Payment Arrangements (PPA) - has been updated. This Guideline outlines Revenue’s
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Netherlands presents tax plan for 2023
On 20 September 2022, the Dutch Budget for 2023 was presented with the tax plan for 2023. The key tax measures of the tax plan for 2023 are following: Increasing in the lower corporate income tax rate from 15% to 19% and the 25.8% headline CIT
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Bulgaria Deposits Instrument of Ratification for MLI
On 16 September 2022, Bulgaria deposited its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral Convention on the Implementation of Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). The Convention will enter into force in relation to Bulgaria on 1
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates CIT return guide for 2021
On 13 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 173/22 related to the corporate income tax (CIT) return guide (Form CT1 2021). The Revenue states that 2021 Form CT1 was released on 16 August 2022. CT1 files started in ROS offline
See MorePoland releases ordinance on transfer pricing information
On 13 September 2022, the Polish Official Gazette released Ordinance Nos. 1923 and 1934, clarifying transfer pricing information in the scope of personal and corporate income tax. The ordinances include the following tax measures: Defining the
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Malta amends the interest rate on unpaid tax
On 14 September 2022, Malta issued Legal Notice 228 of 2022 on Income Tax (Rate of Interest) (Amendment) Rules, 2022. Accordingly, the date by which the tax is payable in terms of the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Acts is 31 August 2022 or a
See MoreIreland: Revenue issues guidance on attribution of profits to a branch
On 7 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 166/22 on the attribution of profits to a branch. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 02-02-04a has been issued to provide an overview and guidance in relation to the attribution of
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidance on exchange of information requirements
On 7 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 167/22 on revenue arrangements for implementing EU and OECD exchange of information requirements in respect of tax rulings. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 35-00-01 (the guidance)
See MoreIreland includes new countries on the DSTs guidance
On 7 September 2022, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 168/22 on updated Tax and Duty Manual Part 04-06-03, which provides guidance on the tax deductibility of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs). The guidance was updated to include the
See MoreSlovak Republic approves draft bill to amend transfer pricing rules
The government of the Slovak Republic has approved the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Act on Tax Administration. The amendments include following changes: implementation of rules on restriction of interest deduction in accordance
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