Ireland: Revenue extends refund of excess R&D tax credits due in 2020
On 11 November 2020, the Tax Revenue published a Guidance in eBrief 202/2020, which includes a new paragraph 2.1 in relation to 2020 refunds. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Revenue announced the extension of the quick cash refund of R&D tax
See MoreMalta further extends electronic filing deadline of CIT returns amid COVID-19
On 16 November 2020, Malta’s Commissioner for Revenue has notified that the electronic filing deadline for year of assessment 2020 tax returns in respect of companies having a 31 December 2019 accounting year-end is being further extended to 16
See MoreGreece: The AADE extends customs and VAT exemption regarding imported goods
On 2 November 2020, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) published Circular E. 2179 of 2 November 2020 regarding the customs duty and VAT exemption on the import of personal protective equipment, respirators, disinfectants, and other medical
See MoreMalta: CFR publishes dispute resolution mechanisms
On 9 November 2020, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) has published new guidance regarding tax dispute resolution mechanisms. The guidance note provides a general overview of the European Union Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (Directive
See MoreIreland: Revenue publishes eBrief regarding DAC6 reporting update
On 3 November 2020, the Irish Revenue published an eBrief No. 200/20, which provides EU mandatory disclosure of reportable cross-border arrangements. On the similar day, the Revenue also published a Tax and Duty Manual, providing general
See MoreBelgium further extends Local file and CIT return filing deadline
On 12 November 2020, the Belgian Minister of Finance (MoF) announced a further extension of the filing corporate income tax (CIT) returns to 30 November 2020 for the Assessment Year 2020. Previously, the deadline for filing corporate income tax
See MoreCroatia: Government presents four tax reform Bills to Parliament
On 12 November 2020, the Croatian Parliament announced that the Government sent four tax reform Bills, which provide changes in corporate income tax, personal income tax, and value added tax (VAT). Some of the changes including the Bills are given
See MoreCroatia: Parliament approves draft Law to ratify BEPS MLI
On 5 November 2020, the Parliament approved the draft Bill No. PZ 59 for ratifying the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). Croatia must now deposit its ratification instrument to bring the MLI
See MoreU.S. and Germany sign agreement on exchange of CbC reports
On 4 November 2020, IRS published the updated information on CbC reporting jurisdiction status table. Accordingly, on 14 August 2020, U.S. and Germany sign an agreement on exchange of Country-by-Country reports. Each Competent Authority intends
See MoreLithuania publishes new transfer pricing requirements
On 19 October 2020, the Ministry of Finance in Lithuania published new transfer pricing documentation requirements. The new requirements for transfer pricing documentation correspond to the recommendations of OECD base erosion and profit shifting
See MoreItaly updates filing instructions for CbC Report
The Italian tax authorities updated the technical rules and filing instructions to submit country-by-country (CbC) reports in accordance with the OECD’s CbC XML schema adopted in June 2019. The updated technical rules and filing instructions will
See MoreLithuania: Parliament adopts new incentive for large scale FDI projects
The Parliament of Lithuania has approved a new incentive for large investment projects in any area of Lithuania.The new package of laws offers tax incentives and cuts the red-tape. Large-scale investment project that meets the
See MoreGreece: Finance Ministry extends annual certificate of tax compliance deadline
On 27 October 2020, the Finance Ministry announced that the filing deadline of the annual certificate of tax compliance is extended from 31 October 2020 to 30 November 2020. The filing obligations of the certificate is mandatory for corporations
See MoreBulgaria: Cabinet approves draft Budget Bill 2021
On 28 October 2020, the Bulgarian Cabinet approved the 2021 Budget bill drafted by the Finance Ministry at a Cabinet meeting. The President made clear that this is not an electoral Budget. This is a Budget for after the elections, so that there are
See MoreCzech Republic: Government decides to introduce a domestic DST
The Government has recently decided to introduce a domestic DST following the delay in a unified approach at both the global (OECD) and regional level (European Union). The Czech DST is expected to apply temporarily, until an international approach
See MoreCroatia: Prime Minister extends Wage Subsidy Scheme amid COVID-19 pandemic
On 20 October 2020, the Prime Minister and Minister of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy presented the continuation of tax relief measures to preserve jobs due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The main objective of
See MoreItaly declares urgent measures on tax collection
On 18 October 2020, Italy's Council of Ministers issued a release declaring its approval of the draft bill that contains the Budget for the year 2021. On 20 October 2020, Italy has published Decree-Law No. 129 in the Official Gazette
See MoreECJ: Ruling on Transfer Pricing Treatment of Bank Transfers Between Branch and Parent
On 8 October 2020 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Romania’s transfer pricing rules in relation to bank transfers from a branch to a head office that is located in another EU Member State. Impresa Pizzarotti concluded two loan
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