France: Adopted Amending Finance Bill for 2014
The Council of Ministers of France adopted the Amending Finance Bill for 2014 on 11 June 2014. According to the adopted bill the temporary surtax on the corporate income tax for large companies will be eliminated on 30 December 2016. The thresholds
See MoreCzech Republic ratified the DTA with Luxembourg
The Czech Republic has ratified the Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Czech Republic and Luxembourg on June 5, 2014. Once in force and effective, this new treaty will generally replace the prior Czechoslovakia - Luxembourg Income and Capital
See MoreSlovak Republic: Thin capitalization rules has considered related-party debt
The Ministry of Finance is currently considering the chance of re-initiating thin capitalization rules into Slovak tax law. With the help of an internal document the Ministry of Finance highlights that low capitalization expresses an effective tax
See MoreCzech Republic: Income tax law changes are proposed
The Ministry of Finance has published a draft amendment to the income tax law of the Czech Republic for requiring comments. Among the proposals in the draft bill are measures that would: Continue the tax rates and tax base for individual income
See MoreIndia: Refurbish Tax Treaty with Cyprus
India is seeking an amendment to its 1994 double tax agreement with Cyprus before the territory can be out as a notified jurisdictional area. From November 2013, the Indian Government raised powers under Section 94A of the Indian Income Tax Act
See MoreLuxemburg: Tax circular governing the functional currency regime
A tax circular letter containing framework of rules governing the functional currency regime (FRC) was issued by the Luxemburg Tax Authorities on 16 June 2014. It will apply to corporations that expresses in a currency other than Euro and maintain
See MoreA double tax treaty between Portugal and Senegal signed
A double tax treaty between Portugal and Senegal signed in Lisbon, on 13 June 2014, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreGreece: Guidance for transfer pricing documentation requirements
On 9 April 2014, the Minister of Finance of Greece issued a ministerial decision that provides guidance regarding the following transfer pricing documentation requirements: The ministerial decision set out the detailed requirements in respect of the
See MoreCroatia: Order to Non-resident transporters to register for VAT
After joining the EU countries Croatia requires for VAT registration to the foreign passengers foe carrying fare-paying within the country. Croatia force to foreign passengers’ transporters to register for VAT and must apply for a VAT number. VAT
See MoreSweden: Tax reform recommendations relating to financing activities of corporate taxpayers
The committee for the recommendations on corporate tax reform to the Swedish government has issued its third and last report regarding financing activities of corporate taxpayers. The committee proposes a new system for corporate taxation, in two
See MoreAustria: Government adopts draft bill modifying the Fiscal Criminal Act
The Government approved a draft bill modifying the Fiscal Criminal Act 2014 on 11 June 2014, and submitted it for legislative consultations. The draft bill relating to changes the voluntary disclosure rules, and purposes to completion the practice
See MoreUAE – Lithuania: DTA approved
The Cabinet of United Arab Emirates has approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Lithuania on June 9,
See MoreLithuania-UAE: DTA approved by UAE
The United Arab Emirates' cabinet has allowed the Lithuania - United Arab Emirates Income Tax Treaty on June 9,
See MoreLuxemburg: Corporate exit tax rules has been revised and effective from 8 June 2014
Exit tax provisions for corporate entities has been amended by the Luxembourg Parliament on May 13, 2014 and approved by the law bill 6556. The law will not be compliant with European Union (EU) law. The amendment gives rise an option for a taxpayer
See MoreCyprus and UAE Tax treaty entered into force
The income tax treaty between Cyprus and UAE became effective as of 1 January 2014. The treaty was signed on April 02, 2013. Under the treaty, there is no withholding tax on interest, royalties and dividends. Capital gains from the disposal of
See MoreCyprus: Tax Benefits for Holding Company
Cyprus has the most favourable tax system for the companies incorporated or registered under any Cyprus law, and any foreign company which carries on business or has an office or place of business (permanent establishment) in Cyprus. Now at 12.5%
See MoreItaly: New anti-avoidance rules
The Italian Parliament approved the Law no. 23 of 2014 in March 2014 empowering the government to enact a partial reform of the Italian fiscal system. The government will adopt legislative decrees for the amendment of the Italian abuse of law and
See MoreTax Treaty Between Cyprus And Spain Enters Into Force
The Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and Spain entered into force on 28 May 2014 and its provisions will come into effect on 1 January 2015. Under the treaty, the following withholding taxes will apply: Dividends: 0% if the beneficial owner is a
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