Portugal rules capital gain on foreign shares not taxable
The Portuguese tax authority (PTA) issued Ruling No. 21788 on 31 January 2025, announcing that a Portuguese non-resident individual is not liable for capital gains tax in Portugal on the sale of shares in a foreign company with assets in the
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Czech Republic issues guidance on VAT rules for fuel cards
The Czech Republic’s General Financial Directorate (GFD) has issued updated guidelines on applying value-added tax (VAT) for fuel cards. Under the guidance, fuel card issuers can use the “commissionaire” model to act as a buyer and seller
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Hungary: EU approves reverse charge extension for insolvency supplies
Hungary has announced that the EU Council Implementing Decision 2024/3209 of 23 December 2024 has approved the extension of the reverse charge mechanism under the VAT Directive (2006/112) until 31 December 2026. This applies to supplies of capital
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Romania announces new tax on special constructions
Romania has made additional amendments to the Tax Code (Law no. 227/2015) reinstating the tax on special constructions, under Emergency Ordinance no. 156 of 30 December 2024. A new amendment is reintroducing a 1% tax on non-building constructions
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Romania: VAT exemptions for hospital supplies, changes to VAT deposit return system
Romania’s government has announced an extension of the value-added tax (VAT) exemption to include certain supplies provided to hospitals on 20 December 2024. Additionally, changes were made to the VAT regime for non-reusable primary packaging as
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Luxembourg adopts bill on cross-border company rules
Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies approved a draft bill on 4 February 2025 implementing the EU directive on cross-border conversions, mergers, and divisions. The bill introduces common procedures, strengthens protections for employees,
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Greece: Finance Minister unveils draft law to strengthen capital market and attract investments
The Greece Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, presented the draft law for the Strengthening of the Capital Market, which was recently approved by the Cabinet. This announcement was made by Greece National Economy and
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Sweden reviews DAC9 implementation for EU tax reporting
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance released a memorandum on 2 December 2024, outlining proposed changes to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC9) to streamline multinational enterprises' tax reporting under the EU Minimum Taxation Directive
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Belgium announces modernisation of VAT rules
Belgium has issued Guidance (Circular 2025/C/6) on 27 January 2025, announcing various updates to the VAT rules by modernising procedures, compliance, and refunds. The key changes include new deadlines for periodic and special VAT returns, VAT
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European Commission unveils 2025 Work Programme
The European Commission unveiled its 2025 work programme on 12 February 2025, where it outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening the EU's competitiveness, security, and economic resilience. The work programme focuses on the flagship
See MoreEU: European Commission ends infringement case against Romania over DAC7 information exchange
The European Commission (EC) announced the closure of the infringement procedure against Romania (INFR(2024)2048) on 12 February 2025 for failing to automatically exchange information under the 2021 amendment to the 2011 Directive on Administrative
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EU Parliament approves positive opinion on DAC9
The European Parliament has adopted its opinion on the proposal to amend the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (2011/16), known as DAC, on 12 February 2025. The proposal seeks to simplify filing and reduce the administrative burden for MNEs
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Croatia enacts amendments to the General Tax Act for 2025
Croatia has introduced amendments to its taxation laws concerning changes to its General Tax Act. The amendments go into effect on 1 January 2025. Amendments to the General Tax Act Expansion of tax audit scope and limitations for
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Cyprus further extends deadlines for 2022 tax returns, transaction reports
The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 12 February 2025, that it has further extended deadlines for submitting the annual company income tax return and the summary information table (SIT) on controlled transactions for the 2022 tax year. The
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France updates interest rate caps for shareholder loan deductions for FY ending between December 24 and March 25
The French tax authority has published new interest rates for determining the deductibility of interest payments to shareholders on 12 February 2025. The fiscal year-end period and the corresponding applicable rates are as follows: Fiscal
See MoreSweden consults tax changes for 2026 Autumn Budget
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has released several tax proposals for public consultation as part of preparations for the 2026 autumn budget on 10 February 2025. These proposals, which cover key sectors like agriculture, energy, and metallurgy,
See MoreCzech Republic gazettes tax break extension for Ukraine donations
The Czech Republic has published Law 24/2025 in the Official Gazette on 10 February 2025, a legislation that extends the enhanced tax deduction for donations sent to Ukraine. Under Law 24/2025, individuals and corporations can deduct up to 30% of
See MoreEU Parliament approves digital age VAT package
The European Parliament has approved the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Package on 12 February 2025. This update aims to modernise the EU's VAT system, fight VAT fraud, and simplify administrative tasks for small businesses and service
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