Czech Republic: Senate approves amendments to align Pillar Two top-up tax with OECD standards
The Pillar Two top-up tax amendments update legislation to align with OECD Pillar Two administrative guidance, focusing on safe harbours and related provisions. The Czech Republic Senate has approved amendments to the Bill Amending the Accounting
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EU consults on VAT framework for travel and tourism
The consultation will last 12 weeks and include targeted discussions with representatives from Member States and business groups. The European Commission has launched a 12-week public consultation on 24 July 2025, to gather input from
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Italy: Council of Ministers approves consolidated code on registration, indirect taxes
The legislative decree consolidates the code for registration tax and other indirect taxes, excluding VAT, aimed at reorganising existing regulations to simplify compliance and reduce administrative burdens for taxpayers. Italy’s Council of
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France approves Amount B simplified transfer pricing method for transactions with developing countries
France will restrict the use of the OECD's Amount B transfer pricing method to transactions with developing nations that have adopted the method and have a bilateral tax treaty with France, excluding non-qualifying jurisdictions. France
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Germany gazettes law to boost business competitiveness, R&D changes to enter into force next year
Germany has enacted a new investment programme law to enhance its appeal as a competitive business location, with most provisions effective from 19 July 2025 and R&D measures applying from 2026. Germany has published the Act (BGBl. I) in the
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidance on taxation of income from social media and promotional activities
Irish Revenue has issued guidance on the tax treatment and compliance obligations for income earned from social media and promotional activities under Income Tax and Corporation Tax rules. Irish Revenue released eBrief No. 138/25 on 21 July 2025
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Lithuania: Parliament reviews investment incentive for select municipalities
Lithuania plans to reduce taxable profit for companies investing in designated municipalities, allowing up to a 100% deduction on eligible fixed asset costs from 2026. The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) is reviewing a draft bill proposing a
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Brazil: National Congress approves tax treaty with Poland
The treaty will take effect three months after the exchange of ratification instruments and will apply starting 1 January of the following year. Brazil's National Congress has issued Legislative Decree No. 186 of 2025, approving the income tax
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US to possibly settle for 15% tariffs on EU imports
The EU and the US are reportedly nearing a trade agreement to impose a 15% tariff on EU goods imported into the US. According to EU diplomats, the EU and the US are moving towards a trade agreement that would impose a 15% tariff on EU goods
See MoreEuropean Commission adopts proposal for council decision on amending protocol to AEOI-CRS agreement with Andorra
The European Commission adopted a decision on 17 July 2025 to authorise signing a protocol with Andorra for automatic exchange of financial account information under the OECD's common reporting standard. The European Commission (EC) adopted
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Ireland to increase infrastructure spending by 30%
The updated National Development Plan outlines a wide-ranging strategy for infrastructure development from 2026 to 2030, focusing on housing, energy, water, and transport. Ireland’s government has announced a major boost to infrastructure
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Croatia, Switzerland sign amending protocol to tax treaty
Croatia and Switzerland signed a protocol on July 18, 2025, amending their 1999 tax treaty to align with international and BEPS standards. Croatia and Switzerland signed an amending protocol to their 1999 income and capital tax treaty on 18
See MoreEC urges several nations to fully implement VAT rates, SME scheme directive
The European Commission has urged several EU countries, including Cyprus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Spain, and Romania, to fully implement VAT-related directives and new SME VAT rules. The European Commission, in its July 2025 infringements
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Netherlands enacts Box 3 income rebuttal scheme
The Box 3 Rebuttal Rule Act allows taxpayers to use their actual return instead of the deemed rate, potentially reducing taxable income when the actual return is lower. The Netherlands enacted the Box 3 Rebuttal Rule Act on 18 July 2025,
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Belgium: Chamber of Deputies approve participation exemption changes, exit tax rules, other tax reforms
From 2026, Belgium's tax changes include stricter participation exemption rules, exit tax on cross-border reorganisations, a permanent 6% VAT for residential demolition/reconstruction, and higher VAT on coal and fossil fuel boilers. The Belgian
See MoreEU urges Netherlands to align investment fund tax rules with EU law
The European Commission issued a reasoned opinion to the Netherlands for not aligning its tax levy reduction scheme with the free movement of capital under EU and EEA agreements. The European Commission issued a reasoned opinion to the
See MoreFrance: DGFIP publishes Charter governing APAs to modernise and strengthen framework
Optional in 2025, the charter strengthens mutual commitments to optimise the APA process. The French tax authorities (DGFIP) published a new Charter governing advance pricing agreements (APAs) to modernise and strengthen the APA framework on 16
See MoreGermany suspends new advance pricing agreements with China
Until further notice, the BZSt, as the competent authority for APAs, will not initiate any new procedures aimed at concluding APAs with China. Germany has temporarily suspended the initiation of new advance pricing agreements (APAs) with China,
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