Ireland reveals plan for implementing participation exemption in Irish corporate tax
On 14 September 2023, the Minister for Finance MR. Michael McGrath published a Roadmap for the Introduction of a Participation Exemption to Irish Corporation Tax, including a technical consultation to inform ongoing design work. The roadmap sets
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Italy launches public consultation to implement global minimum tax rules
On 11 September 2023, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance released a draft law for the implementation of the Global Minimum Tax rule in accordance with EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The draft law is currently
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Greece: AADE extends deadlines for income tax returns for the tax year 2022
On 5 September 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) issued Decision A.1131, extending the tax return deadline for individuals and businesses in areas affected by the wildfires of August 2023. This includes extending the deadline for
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Poland releases notice providing clarification on TPD documentation
On 4 September 2023, the Polish Official Gazetted a notice aimed at providing comprehensive clarification regarding the regulations governing transfer pricing documentation for corporate income tax purposes. This notice encompasses several key
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Sweden: MoF issues draft bill to implement Pillar 2 global minimum tax
On 31 August 2023, the Swedish Ministry of Finance (MoF) released a draft bill for the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax rule in accordance with EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The proposal seeks to establish
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Denmark updates arbitration position profile for MLI
On 7 September 2023, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued an updated arbitration position profile for Denmark within the context of Part VI of the Multilateral Convention for the Implementation of Measures to
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Germany: Government releases revised draft bill on corporate tax reform
On 30 August 2023, the German government released a revised version of the Growth Opportunities Act, originally proposed by the German Ministry of Finance in mid-July. This release marks the commencement of the formal legislative procedure with
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Malta: CFR updates guidelines on the reporting obligations of DAC7
On 31 August 2023, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) updated guidelines in relation to the reporting obligations of Digital Platform Operators (DAC7). The DAC7 requirements come into effect on 1 January 2023 into Maltese domestic law. The
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Czech Republic releases draft Global Minimum Tax Act
On 30 August 2023, the Czech Ministry of Finance has released a statement regarding the introduction of a draft law to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax rule, in accordance with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. Key
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Luxembourg implements public CbC reporting
On 22 August 2023, Luxembourg published Law of 15 August 2023 in the Official Gazette implementing public Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting in compliance with Directive (EU) 2021/2101. The Law conforms to the directive and sets the public
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Ireland: Revenue increases mineral oil tax rates
On 24 August 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 187/23 on Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) rate changes. Accordingly, the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products and Electricity has been updated to reflect increases in MOT
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Portugal implements CbC reporting requirements
On 23 August 2023, the Portuguese government published Decree-Law No. 73/2023 in the Official Gazette, which establishes the requirements for public country-by-country (CbC) reporting by multinational enterprises (MNEs). The new rules on public
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Greece: AADE announces decision remain unchanged interest rates for late and undue tax payment
On 9 August 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) issued Decision A.1121 of 3 August 2023. Greece has opted to keep the existing interest rates for late tax payments and the refund of improperly paid taxes intact, despite an upward
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Ireland: Revenue issued new guidance on R&D tax credit
On 21 August 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 185/23 on research and development (R&D) corporation tax credit. Accordingly, Revenue released a new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 29-02-03A. This manual provides information about how to
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Germany: Government approves draft law to implement EU Pillar 2 directive
On 16 August 2023, the German government approved a proposed bill concerning the adoption of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523, which aims to establish a universal minimum taxation standard for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups and sizeable
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Finland: MoF launches public consultation on draft bill to implement GloBe rules
On 15 August 2023, the Finnish Ministry of Finance initiated a consultation regarding Draft Bill No. VM036:00/2023, which aims to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax in alignment with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523. This bill includes the
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Russia: CBR announce decision to increase the key interest rate
On 15 August 2023, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) declared a significant increase in the key interest rate, raising it by 350 basis points from 8.5% to 12.00% annually. This decision was made to address the growing concerns related to price
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France updates list of exempted countries for CbC report local filing requirements
On 13 August 2023, Government published the Decree which amends the Order 6 July 2017 pursuant to II of Article 223 quinquies C of the General Tax Code. The new Decree updates the the list of country exemption from local filing Country-by-Country
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