Poland publishes final consultation on mandatory use of e-invoicing
Poland's Ministry of Finance announced the commencement of final consultations regarding the mandatory implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (Krajowy System e-Faktur - KSeF). The National e-Invoicing System was initially scheduled to
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Ireland approves new global tax reform rules
Ireland's parliament has passed a bill simplifying transfer pricing for marketing and distribution and amending global minimum tax rules on 6 November 2024. This legislation was enacted as part of the Finance Bill 2024, which was approved by both
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Japan, Greece tax treaty enters into force
Japan's Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the income tax treaty with Greece will take effect on 5 December 2024. The exchange of diplomatic notes between Japan and Greece for the entry into force of the “Convention between Japan and the
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Switzerland, Slovenia amending protocol enters into force
The amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Switzerland and Slovenia entered into force on 16 October 2024. Signed on 30 May 2023, this protocol marks the second amendment to the treaty. The protocol will apply from 1 January
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Germany consults draft bill to implement DAC 8
The German Ministry of Finance announced a public consultation regarding the implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226, which amends Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC 8). The draft bill was
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Hungary ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Switzerland
Hungary’s parliament has ratified the protocol amending Hungary's income tax treaty with Switzerland on 4 November 2024. The President of Hungary has signed Law No. XLVII of 2024, officially ratifying the amending protocol. This law was
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Hungary ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Serbia
Hungary’s parliament has ratified the protocol amending Hungary's tax treaty with Serbia on 4 November 2024. The protocol is expected to expand cooperation between the two nations, facilitate stronger business relations, and combat tax
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Hungary approves CbCR IGA with the US
Hungary’s parliament passed the 2024 Hungary-US Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Country-By-Country (CbC) Reports on 4 November 2024. The CbC agreement was signed on 15 July 2024 by Hungary and on 1 August 2024 by the US. The newly
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Croatia rules formation of new company to retain of VAT exemption for small businesses exploitative
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in case C-171/23 (UP CAFFE) on 4 October 2024. As per the ruling, forming a new company to retain the VAT exemption for small enterprises after the previous company conducted the same
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Germany gazettes Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act to ease VAT obligations
Germany’s parliament enacted the Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act, published it in the Official Gazette 29 October 2024, with the aim to shorten document retention periods and simplify various VAT-related obligations. One key aspect of the Act
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EU Council approves digital age VAT package
The Council of the EU has announced that an agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age package was reached during the meeting on 5 November 2024. With new rules on electronic invoices, real-time data reporting, and business carried out through
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EU, Philippines begin first round of FTA talks
The European Commission announced on 25 October 2024 that the initial negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and the Philippines were held in Brussels from 14 to 18 October 2024. A follow-up round is set for
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Italy publishes updated guidance on amended tax residence rules for individuals, companies
Italy’s Revenue Agency released the Circular No. 20/E, offering guidance on tax residency for individuals, companies, and other entities on 4 November 2024. The guidance follows the revisions introduced by Legislative Decree No. 209 of 27
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Spain: MOF issues Order on e-invoicing software systems
The Spanish Ministry of Finance(MOF) has released an Order HAC7/1177/2024 of 17 October 2024 concerning computerised billing systems for entrepreneurs and professionals on 28 October 2024. The publication of this Ministerial Order marks the
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Latvia: Parliament passes mandatory e-invoicing law
Latvia’s parliament (Saeima) passed the Law on Amendments to the Accounting Law on 31 October 2024 mandating businesses in the country use mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for all B2B transactions from 1 January 2026. Detailed
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Slovak Republic issues guidance on reintroduced minimum tax
The Slovak Republic Financial Administration released Document No. 13/PO/2024/IM, offering guidance on paying minimum tax or tax licences on 28 October 2024. The Slovak Republic has reinstated the obligation for companies to pay a minimum tax
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Slovak Republic issues tax return form for sugary beverages
The Slovak Republic Ministry of Finance released the tax return form and the related instructions for the new tax on sweetened soft drinks, effective 1 January 2025. Earlier, the Slovakian Parliament enacted the Sugar Tax Act targeting sweetened
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Italy approves decree on tax judicial system, tax penalties, and other minor taxes
Italy's Council of Ministers approved the Legislative Decree on 29 October 2024, establishing the consolidated code for regulating the tax judicial system, administrative and criminal sanctions, and minor national
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